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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE operates the EU Cross Border Directive (CBD) in Ireland. Patients in Ireland can seek to be referred to another EU/EEA member state, including Northern Ireland, for medical treatment that is available in the public health service in Ireland. The patient may access the overseas service in either the public or private health sector of the EU/EEA member state they choose to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Organ Transplant Services (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE has confirmed that €0.1m has been allocated from the HSE Equipment Replacement Programme to replace a flow cytometer at Beaumont Hospital. The HSE also advises that the replacement of the second flow cytometer is a high priority and will be considered in the context of the Estimates process.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: The vast majority of services in the new  children’s hospital will be public services. However, as part of the National  Contract for Consultants negotiated in 2008, some consultants holding specific contracts are entitled to engage in private outpatient practice outside of their public commitment and this commitment must be conducted on site, that is, in the ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: The Government is committed to addressing factors that impact negatively on the recruitment and retention of medical staff. The issue of unpaid induction periods for medical interns raised by the Deputy had been highlighted in consultation meetings the MacCraith Implementation Monitoring Group holds with the IMO and Forum Trainees. I am pleased to say that agreement has now been reached...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: Asbestosis is a chronic lung condition caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos and patients with this condition have access to the same range of diagnostic and treatment services provided in the public health system as other patients with chronic lung conditions. In relation to the arrangements in place for post-mortem, this is a matter for the HSE and, accordingly, I have asked the HSE to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Products Supply (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare services and infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Stroke Care (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare facilities and infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Outreach Clinics (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. The National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive collects and collates influenza statistics, I have asked them to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (9 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive collects and collates influenza statistics, I have asked them to reply directly to the Deputy.