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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (27 Jun 2019)

Simon Harris: A National Screening Committee will be established and become operational before the end of 2019, as per recommendation 5, contained within the Scally Review (2018). The Committee’s role will be to undertake an independent assessment of the evidence for screening for a particular condition against internationally accepted criteria and make recommendations accordingly. Ireland,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Products (27 Jun 2019)

Simon Harris: This figure is not currently available to the Department, but it is intended that it will be determined as part of the deliberations of the Working Group on Access to Contraception.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Products (27 Jun 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the pricing and reimbursement 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: Health Services Staff Recruitment (27 Jun 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 136, 140, 176 to 180, inclusive, 197 to 200, inclusive, and 205 together. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (27 Jun 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 137, 138 and 141 together. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Remuneration (27 Jun 2019)

Simon Harris: It is estimated that it would cost €40 million to address the differential in pay between consultants recruited from 1 October 2012 and consultants recruited before that date.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Threshold (27 Jun 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: Drugs Payment Scheme Threshold (27 Jun 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: Medical Card Data (27 Jun 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 144 and 156 together. The estimated cost of reducing the prescription charge by one euro for all medical card holders is €47 m. The estimated cost of abolishing prescription charges is €82 m. It is not possible to estimate the additional cost of extending free prescription medicines to the entire population as the HSE does not have reliable data...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (27 Jun 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (27 Jun 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (27 Jun 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware, this matter has been considered by the Independent Review Group established to examine the removal of private activity from private hospitals (“the de Buitléir Group”). I have received the Report from the Group. It is a comprehensive examination of private activity in public hospitals and contains a small number of recommendations, including on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (27 Jun 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE ICT Capital budget is currently at €85 million for 2019 and is targeted to support those business functions and areas that are driving the change agenda in the Programme for Government and supporting Sláintecare priorities set by my Department. A 1% increase in the HSE ICT capital 2019 budget of €85 million represents an additional investment of €850,000....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (27 Jun 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 to 154, inclusive, together. The National Women and Infants Health Programme in the HSE is leading on the implementation of the National Maternity Strategy. As such, the Programme has developed a detailed Implementation Plan which will see the National Maternity Strategy implemented on a phased basis over the lifetime of the Strategy. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Data (27 Jun 2019)

Simon Harris: GMS contractors receive a range of capitation rates, fee per service payments and practice supports. It is not possible to definitively calculate the cost of extending universal GP access given the wide range of payments and variables that have to be accounted for. Such a calculation would require a complex and detailed modelling exercise to account for a range of demographic changes,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (27 Jun 2019)

Simon Harris: In 2018, €29.3 million was raised through the statutory inpatient charge in the Acute Hospitals, with a further €18.6 million was raised through the outpatient charge. Therefore, it would cost approximately €47.9 million to abolish these charges.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Expenditure (27 Jun 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for health services in Ireland is based primarily on residency and means. The Act provides that persons who are unable, without due hardship, to arrange GP services for themselves and family can qualify for full eligibility (a medical card). The HSE awards medical cards in accordance with the Health Act, and assesses...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (27 Jun 2019)

Simon Harris: De-congregation is an ongoing programme to provide residential accommodation in the community for residents of institutional congregated settings. The priority to date has been on the purchase of houses in the community and the adaption of these houses to suit the requirements of the new residents. This programme will continue in 2019 and beyond with the added goal of working with local...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (27 Jun 2019)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for it to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (27 Jun 2019)

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