Results 20,061-20,080 of 46,575 for speaker:Simon Harris

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the healthcare property estate and the provision of public health services, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reform (7 Mar 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: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 to 173, inclusive, together. As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (7 Mar 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Data (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As the health aspect of this question concerns HSE procurement of medical devices, it has been referred to the agency for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Location (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: A Review Group (Dolphin Group) was appointed in March 2012 to advise the Minister for Health on the options for the new children’s hospital, following the refusal by An Bord Pleanála to give planning permission for the proposed new children’s hospital on the Mater campus. The Group assessed the comparative strengths and weaknesses of a number of potential co-location sites...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) has statutory responsibility for planning, designing, building and equipping the new children's hospital and outpatient and urgent care centres in accordance with a brief approved by the HSE with the prior consent of the Minister for Health.  Under the relevant statutory instrument, the National Paediatric Hospital...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) has statutory responsibility for planning, designing, building and equipping the new children's hospital and outpatient and urgent care centres in accordance with a brief approved by the HSE with the prior consent of the Minister for Health, and subject to any subsequent variations to this brief as may be determined by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: An independent review, commissioned to understand the reasons for the cost escalation associated with the new children's hospital, is underway. The review's terms of reference provide that the review will deal with the accountability of the relevant key parties, functions and roles. The review will be completed by the end of March, subject to availability of relevant documentation and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board undertook a competitive tender process for the construction of the new children's hospital. The contractor tendered their price for Phase A and Phase B works and the contract was awarded by the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board based on the prices received for both Phases A and B based on Most Economically Advantageous Tender...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (7 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: Established under the National Paediatric Hospital Development (Establishment) Order 2007, the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) has statutory responsibility for planning, designing, building and equipping the new children’s hospital and outpatient and urgent care centres in accordance with a brief approved by the HSE with the prior consent of the Minister, and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (7 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (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 National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Licensing (6 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: I wish to advise the Deputy that Pembrolizumab does not have a marketing authorisation for the treatment of cervical cancer in Ireland or the EU.

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

Simon Harris: I am advised that the report of the Working Group on a Model of Care for Lymphoedema is expected to be considered by the HSE at its next Leadership meeting. The recommendations arising from the report will be considered by my Department once they become available.

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: Hospital Services (6 Mar 2019)

Simon Harris: Under the National Plan for Radiation Oncology, radiotherapy is available in five public hospitals: St. James's Hospital, Beaumont Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital in Dublin, as well as Cork University Hospital and University Hospital Galway. Radiotherapy services for public patients are also provided in two private facilities in Waterford and Limerick under the aegis of Cork University...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (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 National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (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 National...