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Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (28 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: A decision on the appropriate type of investigation would be a matter for the HSE and I have forwarded the question to them to reply directly to you. Any decision to conduct a Fitness to Practise Investigation is solely a matter for the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (28 Feb 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: Health Services Reform (28 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The High Level Delivery Board comprising the Secretaries General of the Departments of Health, Taoiseach and Public Expenditure and Reform, the CEO of the HSE and the Sláintecare Executive Director will be established to ensure effective delivery of agreed plans and resourcing of the Sláintecare reform programme. The High Level Delivery Board has yet to convene, however each of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (28 Feb 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Feb 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 information requested by the Deputy is set out below. St Columcille’s Hospital Endocrinology Outpatients Waiting List February 2016 0-3 mths 3-6 mths...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (28 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 144 and 156 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (28 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT - Chemotherapy) is administered in 26 public hospitals. Of these, 17 have aseptic compounding units and are largely self-sufficient in regard to their SACT needs. The remaining 9 rely on outsourcing - purchasing compounded SACT from a licensed provider. While this need is partly met by an Irish-based supplier, approximately 15% of compounded SACT is sourced...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (28 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: As part of the overall Government response to Brexit, my Department is working on a comprehensive and coordinated set of actions to ensure, as far as is possible, continuity of supply of medicines in the event of a "no-deal" Brexit. Significant work has been undertaken by my Department, the HSE, and the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), together with medicines manufacturers and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (28 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: These issues are currently being deliberated as part of a consultative process in the Workplace Relations Commissions and it would not be appropriate to comment at this stage.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (28 Feb 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: General Practitioner Services (28 Feb 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (28 Feb 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (28 Feb 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: National Children's Hospital (28 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The land and building at Temple Street are owned by the Mater Misericordiae and the Children’s University Hospitals (MMCUH) Limited. As such the future use of Temple Street following the transfer of paediatric services from there to the new children's hospital when it opens is a matter primarily for the MMCUH, in consultation with the HSE. As provided for under the Children's...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Correspondence (28 Feb 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: National Treatment Purchase Fund (28 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by officials in my Department and will be provided to the Deputy directly as soon as it becomes available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (28 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 157 to 159, inclusive, together. 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: HSE Legal Cases (28 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The Deputy's question refers to legal proceedings between the HSE and the individual concerned and also to the sanctioning of a drug. It would be inappropriate for me to intervene in relation to a legal case and as the matter of sanctioning of a drug is a clinical matter. I have forwarded the question to the HSE asking them to reply directly to you. However, I understand the HSE is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: European Health Insurance Card (28 Feb 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: Ambulance Service (28 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 164 to 166, inclusive, and 170 to 172, inclusive, together. The Deputy has raised a number of issues in relation to a Health Sector National Staff Survey which was carried out in 2016. The purpose of the survey was to measure employee sentiment and engagement within the publicly funded Health Sector. I understand that within the National Ambulance...