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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (5 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies the criteria to be applied in the making of reimbursement decisions which include the clinical and cost effectiveness of the product, the opportunity cost and the impact on resources...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pension Provisions (5 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: It is an operational matter for the HSE to provide the answer sought by the Deputy. However, the HSE are unable to provide a response as insufficient information has been provided regarding the individual in question. Efforts have been made by my Department to contact Deputy McGuinness's office for the necessary information and on receipt of further details the HSE will provide the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (5 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As the first part of this question concerns the release of results to HSE staff, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter. In relation to the survey results, I understand that my Department has not yet received a copy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (5 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: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (5 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy (5 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: In 2016 and 2017, the HSE's National Dementia Office partnered with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland on a project to map dementia-specific community-based services and supports. The project did not look at the generic services that people with dementia and their families and carers may use, or the quality of the identified services. However, it offers a useful snapshot and baseline study...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Legal Cases (5 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: Government agreed in June this year to the establishment of an Expert Group to review the law of torts and the current systems for the management of clinical negligence claims. They agreed that High Court Justice Charles Meenan would chair the Group which would advise on whether there are alternative mechanisms to the current court process for resolving clinical negligence and personal injury...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Regulations (5 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: Ambulance Service (5 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As this concerns the release of results to HSE staff, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 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 Appointments Status (5 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: Hospitals Building Programme (5 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: Abortion Services Provision (5 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (5 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Planning (5 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, the Winter Plan came into effect on 1 December 2018 and will continue until 31 March 2019. The Plan seeks to ensure that the health system is as prepared as possible for the increase in demand on services over the coming months, within existing capacity and financial parameters. Key actions are now underway, as part of the Winter Plan, and a €30 million...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 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: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (5 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 283 and 284 together. The appointment of a Chief Executive Officer is a matter for the Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Section 28 of the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011 states that the Board shall appoint a Chief Executive Officer in accordance with the Public Service Management Act 2004. It further provides that should the position of CEO be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (5 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: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 286 and 301 together. 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: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Mar 2019)

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