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

Simon Harris: The Health Research Consent Declaration Committee was provided for in the Health Research Regulations made under the Data Protection Act 2018.  The purpose of those Regulations is to bring much needed clarity, consistency and certainty to the processing of personal data for health research purposes and to promote health research through greater public support. I am happy to advise the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Research Board Funding (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: There are no plans at present, but the Department of Health, particularly through the Health Research Board, is constantly appraising priorities and opportunities to apply for EU funding including but not limited to the Marie Sklodowska-Curie COFUND. The Health Research Board has an annual budget of approximately forty million euro which is open to investigators working in any area...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (26 Mar 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: Occupational Therapy Staff (26 Mar 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: HIQA Investigations (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is an independent authority established to drive high-quality and safe care for health and social care services in Ireland. HIQA operates under the Health Act 2007, which sets out the functions which the Authority is to carry out. HIQA has responsibility for setting standards for healthcare services, and monitoring compliance with health care...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (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: Orthodontic Services Data (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: Reducing waiting time for patients for hospital operations and procedures is a key priority for Government. Budget 2019 announced that the Government has further increased investment in tackling waiting lists, with funding to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) increasing from €55 million in 2018 to €75 million in 2019. The joint Department of Health/HSE/NTPF Scheduled...

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

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 919 to 921, inclusive, together. As  these questions refer to operational matters, they has been referred to the  Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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

Simon Harris: There is no statutory scheme for the reimbursement, by the public health system, of the cost incurred by an individual for private healthcare carried out in Ireland. Should the individual concerned hold private health insurance cover, they may wish to contact their insurer to discuss possible terms of reimbursement for the procedure.   The Government is committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Data (26 Mar 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I wish to reassure the Deputy that I have no plans to cease the LTI Scheme. However, the LTI Scheme will be included in the review of the current eligibility framework, including the basis for existing hospital and medication charges, to be carried out under commitments given in the Sláintecare Implementation Strategy. 

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: Capital Expenditure Programme (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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres 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 this matter.

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

Simon Harris: I am conscious that waiting times are often unacceptably long and of the burden that this places on patients and their families. In this regard, I am committed to improving waiting times for hospital appointments and procedures. The recently published Scheduled Care Access Plan, sets out a number of commitments aimed at improving access for patients waiting for hospital operations or...

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: National Children's Hospital (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I have no role in the appointment of a new Project Director to the National Paediatric Development Board.  In relation to the number of resignations from the NPHDB, as this is an operational matter I have asked the NPHDB to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (26 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The process for appointing members to the Board of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board is set out in the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (Establishment) Order (Statutory Instrument 246 of 2007).  The Children's Health Act 2018 amended the Board appointment process to better reflect the Board's primary role which is to deliver on the new children's...

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

Simon Harris: Fibromyalgia is a syndrome associated with wide-spread pain and fatigue. It is labelled a syndrome as fibromyalgia is a collection of signs, symptoms and medical problems that tend to occur together but are not related to a specific, identifiable cause. Fibromyalgia is not classified as a disability and there are currently no plans for the reclassification of fibromyalgia. In addition, there...