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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 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: Treatment Abroad Scheme (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The HSE currently operates two schemes that facilitate patients accessing treatment abroad. The Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS) allows public patients to be referred to another EU/EEA Member State for treatment, in their public healthcare system, that is not available in Ireland, subject to qualifying criteria. A patient's Irish based consultant is responsible for referring...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: 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: Cancer Screening Programmes (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: 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. My Department's advice in this regard was reflected in the press statement issued on the 28 April which said that, “for any woman who has had a CervicalCheck smear test and where her GP feels...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Regulations (7 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: Medicinal Products Prices (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: In July 2018, two members of the Beneluxa Initiative on Pharmaceutical Policy (Belgium and the Netherlands) completed a joint negotiation for the reimbursement of Spinraza.  However, this joint negotiation process commenced when Ireland had only opened negotiations with Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria and Luxembourg, with a view to joining the existing collaboration between these...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Licensing (7 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. After receiving market authorisation and in line with the 2013 Act, a company which would like a medicine to be reimbursed by the HSE must...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (7 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Data (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The Long Term Illness (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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Remuneration (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: In February 2018, an agreement was reached at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) between the Department, the HSE and health sector Trade Unions in relation to a process aimed at resolving the pay restoration issue for staff employed by section 39 bodies in 50 pilot organisations.  The 50 organisations which were included were agreed at the WRC. Following a data gathering exercise...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Remuneration (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: Representatives of my Department, the HSE and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform have met with representatives of the INMO, SIPTU and the PNA to consider the recent Labour Court recommendations which issued in relation to the nursing dispute.  As engagement is ongoing, it would not be possible to respond in detail at this juncture.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Remuneration (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 163 and 164 together. The recent Labour Court Recommendations issued on foot of industrial action taken by members of the INMO are still under consideration by the parties. As engagement is still ongoing, it would be unhelpful to comment further at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (7 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (7 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reform (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 to 173, inclusive, together. As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (7 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: HSE Data (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As the health aspect of this question concerns HSE procurement of medical devices, it has been referred to the agency for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Location (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: A Review Group (Dolphin Group) was appointed in March 2012 to advise the Minister for Health on the options for the new children’s hospital, following the refusal by An Bord Pleanála to give planning permission for the proposed new children’s hospital on the Mater campus. The Group assessed the comparative strengths and weaknesses of a number of potential co-location sites...