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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 349 to 351, inclusive, together. The 2013 Government decision approving a minimum pricing regime envisaged its introduction in Northern Ireland and in this jurisdiction simultaneously. In view of the suspended administration in Northern Ireland it is my intention to seek a revised Government Decision to implement minimum unit pricing of alcohol here as...
- 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 attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- 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 attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I have not held any meetings or had any contact with the person identified by the Deputy, other than I and the person identified attended a HPV campaign event in 2016.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (16 Apr 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: Hospital Appointments Status (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: Physiotherapy Provision (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: Treatment Abroad Scheme (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (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 the Deputy directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts Data (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: Firstly, I can confirm that my Department has not entered into any ICT contracts over €1m directly since 2014. Secondly, no statutory bodies under the aegis of my Department have entered into specified ICT contracts over €1m since 2014, with the exception of the HSE and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). The HSE has entered into 94 contracts in excess of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: The Emergency Department in University Hospital Limerick is one of the busiest in the country, with the number of patients attending growing year on year. Limerick was identified as one of the nine sites requiring additional investment, focus and support as part of this year's Winter Plan. The problem of overcrowding in hospitals requires a full-system, patient-focused response. Recognising...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 371 and 378 together. The issue of an independent review of University Hospital Limerick was raised with me at a meeting with the co-Chairs of the Emergency Department Taskforce on 4 April. I requested the HSE to examine the proposal. The HSE advises that, with the specific input of the Special Delivery Unit, it is currently undertaking a review of performance...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: To date this year, I have not met with the management of University Hospital Limerick. However, my officials are in ongoing engagement with UL Hospitals Group in order to monitor matters in relation to overcrowding and bed capacity issues, amongst other matters at the hospital. My officials are keeping me abreast of any issues associated with the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: The Emergency Department in University Hospital Limerick is one of the busiest in the country, with the number of patients attending growing year on year. Limerick was identified as one of the nine sites requiring additional investment, focus and support as part of this year's Winter Plan. The problem of overcrowding in hospitals requires a full-system, patient-focused response. Recognising...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 374 to 377, inclusive, together. As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Data Protection (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: Following a complaint made to the Data Protection Commissioner in 2009, the State was found to be in breach of both EU and national data protection legislation in relation to the retention of newborn screening cards without consent. A policy was developed to review and address the legal and ethical requirements arising for the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme. This came...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: The Emergency Department in University Hospital Limerick is one of the busiest in the country, with the number of patients attending growing year on year. Limerick was identified as one of the 9 sites requiring additional investment, focus and support as part of this year's Winter Plan. The problem of overcrowding in hospitals requires a full system, patient focused response....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I am in regular contact and have regularly scheduled meetings with the HSE on all matters related to Emergency Departments, including University Hospital Limerick. I discussed UHL specifically with the HSE at a very recent meeting. The Emergency Department in University Hospital Limerick is one of the busiest in the country, with the number of patients attending growing year on year. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Negligence Claims (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: Government agreed in June this year to the establishment of an Expert Group to review the law of torts and the current systems for the management of clinical negligence claims. They agreed that High Court Justice Charles Meenan would chair the Group which would advise on whether there are alternative mechanisms to the current court process for resolving clinical negligence and personal injury...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.