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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Incidence (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: As the information requested is not readily available, I have referred it to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: My Department has completed a tender process for a review of the HSE reimbursement and pricing decision-making process and is currently appointing a consultancy firm to complete this review. The terms of reference, which form the basis for the conduct of the review, are as follows. The review is expected to be completed within three months of commencement. Although not included in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines, 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. As Minister for Health I have no role in this statutory process.  I am informed by the HSE that a new application for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board is established under the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (Establishment) Order, 2007 (SI No 246 of 2007).  Article 12 (1) of that Order provides that members of the Board, including the Chairperson, may receive such remuneration as may from time to time be determined by the Minister for Health, with the consent of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (4 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: Physiotherapy Provision (4 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (4 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: Health Services (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 133 to 136, inclusive, together. The long-term strategy to develop sustainable scoliosis services is a priority for my Department and for the HSE, and the impact of investment and the implementation of the Scoliosis 10 Point Action Plan is now delivering results with a consistent reduction in waiting times being recorded. Children's Health Ireland (CHI) advise...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 137 to 139, inclusive, together. The long-term strategy to develop sustainable scoliosis services is a priority for my Department and for the HSE, and the impact of investment and the implementation of the Scoliosis 10 Point Action Plan is now delivering results with a consistent reduction in waiting times being recorded. Children's Health Ireland (CHI) advise...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 to142, inclusive together. The long-term strategy to develop sustainable scoliosis services is a priority for my Department and for the HSE, and the impact of investment and the implementation of the Scoliosis 10 Point Action Plan is now delivering results with a consistent reduction in waiting times being recorded. Children's Health Ireland (CHI) advise...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 143 and 144 together. The long-term strategy to develop sustainable scoliosis services is a priority for my Department and for the HSE, and the impact of investment and the implementation of the Scoliosis 10 Point Action Plan is now delivering results with a consistent reduction in waiting times being recorded. Children's Health Ireland (CHI) advise that the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 145 and 147 to 149, inclusive, together. The long-term strategy to develop sustainable scoliosis services is a priority for my Department and for the HSE, and the impact of investment and the implementation of the Scoliosis 10 Point Action Plan is now delivering results with a consistent reduction in waiting times being recorded. Children's Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have referred your question to Children's Health Ireland for direct reply. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (4 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: Medicinal Products Availability (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement, 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.  The Minister for Health has no role or powers in relation to such matters. Following detailed consideration of an application for the reimbursement of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (4 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 153 to 159, inclusive, together. The HSE advise that a pilot project was commenced in 2016 by the HSE Acute Hospitals Division to progress the collection of national radiology waiting list data. The project has been supported by the Radiology Clinical Care Programme and has involved key stakeholders across the system including the National NIMIS Team,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 to 166, inclusive, together. The HSE advise that a pilot project was commenced in 2016 by the HSE Acute Hospitals Division to progress the collection of national radiology waiting list data. The project has been supported by the Radiology Clinical Care Programme and has involved key stakeholders across the system including the National NIMIS Team,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 to 173, inclusive, together. The HSE advise that a pilot project was commenced in 2016 by the HSE Acute Hospitals Division to progress the collection of national radiology waiting list data. The project has been supported by the Radiology Clinical Care Programme and has involved key stakeholders across the system including the National NIMIS Team,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (4 Apr 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174 to 180, inclusive, together. The HSE advise that a pilot project was commenced in 2016 by the HSE Acute Hospitals Division to progress the collection of national radiology waiting list data. The project has been supported by the Radiology Clinical Care Programme and has involved key stakeholders across the system including the National NIMIS Team,...