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Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmaceutical Sector (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The Pharmacy Act 2007 established the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) and the functions of the Society are set out in the Act. The functions of the PSI are carried out on its behalf by the Council of the Society. Section 30 of the Pharmacy Act 2007 provides for an exception to the general provision in the Act which requires the sale and supply of medicines at a pharmacy to be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pension Provisions (26 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the Health Act 1970, eligibility for public health services is based on a person being ordinarily resident in the State. This is the bedrock upon which our eligibility system for health services, and indeed many other public services, is founded. The necessary provisions were made in the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 to enable universal access for women living...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services Provision (26 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As the centre referred to by the Deputy does not provide services for or on behalf of the Health Service Executive, I am not in a position to respond to the question. Termination of pregnancy services are provided, free of charge, by the HSE through GPs or family planning services, and in maternity units and hospitals across the country. My Options is a HSE provided service that offers...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The Working Group will consider the range of policy, regulatory and legislative issues arising in relation to improving access to contraception. The following draft Terms of Reference (ToR) have been developed: - To conduct a rapid review of national and international literature on contraception and associated issues; - To specifically examine the extent to which cost is a barrier to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Organ Donation (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 794 and 927 together. The General Scheme of a Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill is being finalised at present and will be submitted to Government shortly. The General Scheme will include provisions for a soft opt-out system of consent for deceased organ donation.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Mar 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: Occupational Therapy Provision (26 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (26 Mar 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 Services (26 Mar 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: Vaccination Programme Data (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The information that the Deputy seeks in relation to HPV immunisation statistics is not readily available.  Therefore, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme Data (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: From the time of first authorisation of Gardasil in 2006 and up to 31/12/2018, the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) had received 1,187 reports/cases of suspected adverse reactions and events associated with the use of the HPV vaccines (Gardasil, Cervarix and a few reports for which the brand of vaccine is not known).  These reports include information on some 5,616 reactions,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Mar 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: Health Services Access (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I have referred your query to the HSE and asked them to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (26 Mar 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: Health Services Staff Data (26 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I am aware that the number of skin cancers diagnosed per year increased from 10,205 in 2011 to 11,785 in 2015, the most recent year for which final figures are available. Further increases in incidence are projected in the coming years. Increased incidence reflects the consequences of ultraviolet exposure but also better detection and increased awareness of the symptoms of skin cancer. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 808 and 809 together. As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision (26 Mar 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.