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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Data (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The information requested by the Deputy is not routinely available. My Department's Learning and Development unit has advised that it has no record of any staff attending the conference in question. Should I learn otherwise I will revert to the Deputy. Information regarding agencies under the aegis of the Department are operational matters for the relevant CEO/Director/Chairperson and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The Deputy's question refers to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to her.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: In May 2018, I asked CervicalCheck to make the necessary arrangements to provide that any woman who had a CervicalCheck smear test, and whose GP considered that she should have a further test as part of her reassurance, could access such a further test without charge. This decision was made in good faith to address the considerable fears of the many anxious women in Ireland, following issues...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Safety (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: There are no legally binding regulations governing the physical size of tablets/capsules for human consumption to reduce the risk of choking. Companies who market medicines would be expected to consider the suitability of tablet and capsule sizes, taking into account the intended patient population and relevant guidelines such as the European guideline on pharmaceutical development of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Brexit Issues (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The Regulation that gives eligibility for a European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) is EU Regulation 883/2004. Under the regulations, an individual applies for an EHIC in their competent Member State. A person's competent Member State is the State where a person works, makes a social insurance contribution or receives a contributory pension. Therefore, for any person living in Northern...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (26 Feb 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: National Treatment Purchase Fund Waiting Times (26 Feb 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 Waiting Lists (26 Feb 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 Waiting Lists (26 Feb 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 Waiting Lists Data (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Discharges (26 Feb 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: HSE Reports (26 Feb 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Feb 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: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (26 Feb 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: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (26 Feb 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Brexit Issues (26 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: Hospital Transfers (26 Feb 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. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Agency Staff (26 Feb 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Sales Legislation (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill was enacted in October 2018. In November I commenced 23 of the 31 Sections of the Act including to provide that: From 12 November 2019: - Alcohol advertising in or on public service vehicles, at public transport stops or stations and within 200 metres of a school, a crèche or a local authority playground will be prohibited. - Alcohol advertising in a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (26 Feb 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 348 and 349 together. The contract for the new children's hospital project is subject to a two-stage process. Stage 1 consists of a full tender and contract for Phase A works (below ground, including basement works) on the basis of a detailed design, and a tender for Phase B works (the main above ground works) on the basis of a preliminary 1st stage...