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General Practitioner Contractual Reform: Statements (16 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I thank Deputies for their contributions. I look forward to a longer debate on this issue at a time of the House's choosing. I assure Deputy Shortall that I am deadly serious when it comes to the reorientation of the health service, as, in fairness, is she. The real test for the House will be when I begin bringing forward legislation on issues such as geographical alignment. I intend...

General Practitioner Contractual Reform: Statements (16 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: Possibly because of the 75% FEMPI cuts which were introduced by Fianna Fáil during its time in government and which I am now reversing. The number of GPs holding GMS contracts has also risen, from more than 2,098 in 2008 to more than 2,500 this year. If we are to make general practice more sustainable, we need to introduce more family-friendly measures. 8 o’clock That is why...

General Practitioner Contractual Reform: Statements (16 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I am pleased to be here this evening to update the House on the outcome of the recently concluded general practitioner, GP, contract talks. I genuinely believe this represents a major step forward in terms of the implementation of Sláintecare, with increased resourcing for primary care and widening the range of healthcare services available in the community. I acknowledge the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (16 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: The LTI Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The conditions covered by the LTI are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus; parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia; spina bifida;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (16 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (16 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: As the particular issue raised relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 Apr 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: Hospital Equipment (16 Apr 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Remuneration (16 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Apr 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: General Practitioner Services (16 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I am pleased that agreement has been reached with the IMO on a major package of GP contractual reforms which will benefit patients and GPs. In return for cooperation with the service developments and reforms, the Government will increase investment in general practice by approximately 40% (€210 million) over the next four years. This will see significant increases in capitation fees...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (16 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (16 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 283 and 396 together. The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines.   I am advised by the HSE that HSE Leadership has approved the reimbursement of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (16 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Remuneration (16 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (16 Apr 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: Hospital Appointments Status (16 Apr 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 Reports (16 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: As committed to in the Action plan for 2019, Sláintecare is developing proposals for multi-annual capital and current funding, including a transition fund, to support health care reform. As part of this process, Sláintecare is evaluating the costings provided in the report from the Future Committee on Health. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Registration Boards (16 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is an operational matter, I have asked CORU (the Health and Social Care Professional Council) to respond to the Deputy directly.