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

Simon Harris: I have asked the Health Service Executive to follow up the matter with the RCSI Hospitals Group and Beaumont University Hospital regarding the information you requested on infrastructural developments at the hospital.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: This question relates to a PQ answered by the Health Service Executive, as such it has been referred to the HSE for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy. After checking Department's records, I can confirm, that my Department has not received a report on raising awareness of EDS. However I am aware of the continuous work of the National Rare Diseases Office in the HSE which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Regulations (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: 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: Hospital Accommodation Provision (26 Mar 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 the issues you raised concerning the proposed purpose built cystic fibrosis in-patient facility at Beaumont University Hospital.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 853 and 929 together. My Department has completed a tender process for a review of the HSE reimbursement and pricing decision-making process and are currently appointing a consultancy firm to complete this review. Although patients groups were not included in the terms of reference, consideration will be given to consultation with relevant stakeholders.

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

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

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

Simon Harris: The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill was enacted in October 2018. In November I commenced 23 of the 31 Sections of the Act including to provide that: From 12 November 2019: - Alcohol advertising in or on public service vehicles, at public transport stops or stations and within 200 metres of a school, a crèche or a local authority playground will be prohibited; - Alcohol advertising in a...

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

Simon Harris: On 15 May 2018 the Minister for Health agreed to a twelve month extension to the Farrelly Commission of Investigation to complete and submit its phase 1 final report. In granting the extension, the Minister requested that two further interim reports be provided. These interim reports were to include a report on the Commission's progress to date and a summary of work yet to be undertaken. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (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: General Practitioner Services Provision (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: Where a medical card or GP visit card holder experiences difficulty in finding a GP to accept him/her as a patient, or where the person has been removed from another GP's list or refused entry onto a GP's list, the HSE has the power to assign that person to a GP's GMS patient list. People who do not hold a medical card or GP visit card access GP services on a private basis and can make...

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

Simon Harris: The information sought was provided to the Deputy in a response which I sent to her subsequent to a Parliamentary Question in 2018. A copy of the response has been forwarded to the Deputy.

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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013 which specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. The 2013 Act does not give the Minister for Health any powers in this regard. The HSE does not require approval or consent from the Minister or...

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

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

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

Simon Harris: The customer service function in my Department manages all emails to complaints@health.gov.ie and customer service calls. We adhere to the Principles of Quality Customer Services through our Quality Customer Action Plan and our Customer Charter. Our customer complaints procedure is published on our website. The Complaints Procedure covers complaints about issues such as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (26 Mar 2019)

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

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

Simon Harris: My Department and the Health Service Executive are currently engaged in a process to finalise the HSE Capital Plan for 2019. Projects that are currently in construction and are contractually committed will not be affected. Once the HSE has finalised its Capital Plan for 2019, it will then be submitted to me for consideration. As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services 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: 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...