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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (26 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 350 to 352, inclusive, 361, 370, 371 and 381 together. The Deputies have 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 Service...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (26 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 353 and 382 together. I am clear that bullying or harassment in any workplace must not be tolerated and any such instance must be addressed in accordance with the appropriate grievance and disciplinary policy and procedures. The Health Service, including the National Ambulance Service, recognises the right of all employees to be treated with dignity...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Relations (26 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 354, 355, 383 and 384 together. SIPTU is the main union recognised by the HSE and has negotiating rights for frontline ambulance grades employed by the Executive. Unite and FORSA also represent some ambulance grades. As a result, the HSE deducts subscriptions at source for those ambulance staff that are members of those unions. However, the National...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (26 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (26 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (26 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Administration (26 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: The HSE commissioned the review by PwC into the cost escalation relating to the new children's hospital project. Accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (26 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: In relation to the specific data requested, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (26 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 362, 377 and 397 together. The Deputies have 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 Service there was a 50% response...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (26 Feb 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...
- 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: HSE Legal Cases (26 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: The State Claims Agency has a statutory remit to manage personal injury claims, including claims in respect of clinical negligence, on behalf of Delegated State Authorities (DSA’s) including the Health Service Executive. I have been informed by the State Claims Agency that the information contained in their report has been extracted from the National Incident Management System (NIMS)...
- 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: Ambulance Service (26 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (26 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (26 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: As Minister for Health, I recognise that hospitals are increasingly operating at or above capacity, with year-round demand pressures that are further challenged over the winter months. It is against this background that the Health Service Capacity Review 2018 recommended an increase in acute hospitals beds of over 2,600 by 2031 to support the projected increase in demand for services in the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (26 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: My Department and the Health Service Executive are currently engaged in a process to finalise the HSE Capital Plan for 2019. The HSE Capital Plan will determine the projects that can progress in 2019 and beyond having regard to the total available capital funding and the relevant priority of each project. All Health capital projects, currently at various stages of development, such as...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (26 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 380 and 396 together. My Department and the Health Service Executive are currently engaged in a process to finalise the HSE Capital Plan for 2019. The HSE Capital Plan will determine the projects that can progress in 2019 and beyond having regard to the total available capital funding and the relevant priority of each project. All Health capital projects,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (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: Brexit Preparations (26 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: My Department continues to work intensively with other Government Departments on all aspects of Brexit planning particularly the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Department is represented at all relevant sectoral working groups and is cooperating fully with colleagues across Government. The Irish and UK Governments are committed to...