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Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: The Government intends to extend GP care without fees to all children aged between 6 and 12 years on a phased basis, starting in 2020. Legislative changes will be required to give effect to this extension. It is not possible at this time to give an estimate of the cost of extending GP care without fees to this cohort of the population. The fees will be determined following consultations...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: In October 2017, the Government approved the drafting of a Bill on assisted human reproduction (AHR) and associated areas of research, based on the published General Scheme of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2017. The General Scheme encompasses the regulation of a range of practices, including: gamete (sperm or egg) and embryo donation for AHR and research; surrogacy; pre-implantation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 134 and 135 together. I am pleased that we have been able to conclude an agreement with the IMO on a major package of GP contractual reforms which will benefit patients and make general practice a more attractive career option for doctors. My Department, the HSE and the IMO have agreed a set of measures on the provision of new services, including a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (11 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: Hospital Transfers (11 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: In parallel with the Rapid Access Clinic for Symptomatic Breast Disease in St James's Hospital, a Familial Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Service has evolved to provide a clinical service to women who are considered to be at higher than average risk of developing cancer in their lifetime. Due to increased referral rates to the symptomatic breast disease clinic, there were some...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.  

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (11 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts Data (11 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: Hospital Appointments Delays (11 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 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: Nursing Staff (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: The Framework for Safe Nurse Staffing and Skill mix sets out, for the first time in Ireland, a methodology to determine the appropriate number of nurses and healthcare assistants required for our medical/surgical wards.   Before I formally launched the Framework in April 2018 it was piloted in three sites. Results from the pilots were very positive with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (11 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (11 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: The Government intends to extend GP care without fees to children aged 6-12 on a phased basis, starting in 2020. Legislative changes will be required to give effect to this extension. My Department is undertaking a detailed assessment over the coming months regarding the most appropriate approach to facilitate a phased expansion of GP care without fees, taking account of the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (10 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (10 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: General Practitioner Services (10 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: Since 1st September 2018 all those in receipt of either a full or half-rate Carer's Allowance or Carer's Benefit are automatically eligible for a GP service free of charge. The cost of this measure will be dependent on a number of factors, including the number of additional applications made to the HSE and the number of applicants who are found to be eligible. This figure will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (10 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 and 112 together. The new National Oral Health Policy, "Smile agus Sláinte" was published on 3rd April 2019.  The Policy supports a preventive approach. It includes proposals for the introduction of  packages of care for children from birth to 16 years of age to be delivered by contracted local dental practices and preventive packages of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (10 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Data (10 Apr 2019)

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