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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (6 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Calorie Posting on Menus (6 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The relevant Government Decision approved the development of a General Scheme for legislation requiring calorie content only on menus. I have no plans to go beyond the Government Decision.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (6 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: This spend for 2018 is related to the Healthy Ireland 2018 Summer campaign only and is in accordance with IAB policy and based on LEAN advertising principles.  There has been no spend to date on in feed advertising for 2019. 2018 Healthy Ireland Social Media Advertising (feed advertising) Facebook 3,010.92  Twitter 3,300.00  Ex VAT 6,310.92 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (6 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The Department has not engaged with public relations online advertising agencies during the time specified by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (6 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Expenditure (6 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: Medicinal Products Availability (6 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: Pharmaceutical Sector (6 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (6 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The new children’s hospital is a vital and much needed project. The Government has examined the funding pressures associated with delivering this important project and has made adjustments to capital allocations to ensure that the new children’s hospital will be delivered. My Department and the Health Service Executive are currently engaged in a process to finalise the HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (6 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (6 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: Hospital Procedures (6 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (6 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: Medicinal Products (6 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 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: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (6 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (6 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: According to provisional data received from the HSE Acute Business Information Unit, there were on average 10,893 inpatient beds and 2,218 day case beds available nationally between January and December 2018. Information relating to closed beds is collated at a particular date in time. The number of beds closed can fluctuate greatly from day to day for a variety of reasons, including...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (6 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: Ensuring that patients who are clinically fit to leave hospital but require supports such as a home care package, transitional care, or a nursing home bed without delay is a priority this Winter.  A major strength of the Winter Plan is the integrated nature of the plan and the involvement and ownership of management and staff in local hospitals and community health organisations in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (6 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: Emergency Departments Data (6 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I wish to acknowledge the distress overcrowded Emergency Departments (EDs) cause to patients, their families and frontline staff working in very challenging working conditions in hospitals throughout the country. The hospital system is currently operating at close to full capacity. The number of patients attending Emergency Departments continues to increase year on year, with...