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Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255, 331, 336 to 338, inclusive, 343, 344 and 387 together. My Department is working towards the introduction shortly of a Cannabis for Medical Use Access Programme. While the arrangements that will enable this programme to begin are being finalised, it is open to a registered medical practitioner to apply for a Ministerial Licence under the Misuse of Drugs...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 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: Assisted Human Reproduction Legislation (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: Currently there is no specific legislation in Ireland governing assisted human reproduction (AHR). There is limited existing regulation relating to the use of gametes and embryos under SI No. 158 of 2006 (Quality and Safety of Human Tissues and Cells) Regulations, which governs the quality and safety standards in the donation, procurement, testing, processing, preservation, storage and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (12 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: Ministerial Meetings (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I have not met with the person identified by the Deputy, in my role as Minister for Health.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction Services Provision (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 264 and 473 together. 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. The process of drafting this Bill will be completed in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General. In addition, the Joint Committee on Health is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As set out in the response to Parliamentary Question No. 363 of 26 February 2019, on 28 April 2018, I made the decision to provide for a free out of cycle smear test for any woman who was concerned, where her GP felt she should have a further test as part of her reassurance. Neither I nor my officials received advice that recommended against these tests in advance of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (12 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Data (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for it to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (12 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: General Practitioner Services (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for it to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Waiting Times (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 and 271 together. 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 committed to improving waiting times for hospital appointments and procedures. I published the joint Department of Health, Health Service Executive (HSE) and National Treatment Purchase Fund...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (12 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 282 to 284, 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: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: All protected disclosures submitted to my Department are given due attention in keeping with the Department's protected disclosures policy and procedures and in accordance with the requirements under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014. Given that all protected disclosures must be treated as confidential, it would not be appropriate for me to provide this information. Annual Reports...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland is required, as are all state bodies, to comply with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. The Code is designed by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to ensure the highest standards of corporate governance in State Bodies. The report referred to by the Deputy was a full organisational review of the Nursing and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The composition of the Board is set out in the Nurses and Midwifes Act 2011. The membership is set to ensure the Board reflects the range of skills, competencies and experience required to enable it to fulfil its statutory obligations. The report referred to by the Deputy was a full organisational review of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. It contained a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Accommodation (12 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: Ambulance Service Accommodation (12 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I am not in a position to comment on individuals cases such as that outlined by the Deputy. However, I can respond in general terms about forthcoming increases in public service pay which will benefit all employees, including intern grades. In 2017, the Government agreed an overall Public Service Stability Agreement with public sector unions which sees very significant increases in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Staff (12 Mar 2019)

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