Results 19,821-19,840 of 46,575 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (13 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: Project Ireland 2040 and the National Development Plan are the long term plans which will provide the capital funding to develop dedicated ambulatory elective-only hospital facilities. We must ensure that we carefully plan the use of this capital funding so as to meet the populations health needs and achieve value for money. New dedicated...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (13 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is an operational matter, I have referred your question to the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (13 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 a replacement primary care centre on Inishbofin, County Galway.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Contracts (13 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: The difference in pay between established consultants and new entrants, those who joined the public health service from 1 October 2012, has been highlighted by the consultants’ representative bodies in the past 12 months. In the last year, I met with the IMO, at its AGM last year, when I addressed the issue of new entrant pay. I also met with representatives of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (13 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: Health Services Expenditure (13 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: The Programme for Partnership Government set out the Government's intention to work with the Oireachtas to sustain appropriate annual increases in the Health Budget. Expenditure is to be based on multi-year budgeting supported by a five year Health Service Plan based on realistic and verifiable projections. Slaintecare supports this and proposes to establish an interdepartmental working...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (13 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: Departmental Reports (13 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: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (13 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As the Deputy has been made aware on numerous occasions, there are two separate pathways for accessing cannabis for medical use. Each pathway serves a different purpose and therefore the Deputy's assertion that a contradiction exists is misinterpreted. For the purposes of clarity the two different access pathways are: 1. Via Ministerial licence: Under the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (13 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to the details sought on unfilled posts. The Government is committed to increasing the consultant workforce to support service delivery and to move to a consultant delivered service. While the Pay Commission noted that the incremental measures being introduced for new entrants would not be sufficient to bridge the gap...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (13 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: Cancer Screening Programmes (13 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to introduce HPV testing as the primary screening method for the prevention of cervical cancer as soon as possible. Funding to implement the switch to HPV screening, and extend HPV vaccination to boys, has been allocated in Budget 2019. The decision to switch to primary HPV screening follows on from a Health Technology Assessment carried out by HIQA. This found that...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (13 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: The Emergency Department in University Hospital Limerick is one of the busiest in the country, with the number of patients attending growing year on year. Limerick was identified as a one of 9 sites requiring additional investment, focus and support as part this year’s Winter Plan. The problem of overcrowding in hospitals requires a full system, patient focused response. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Data (13 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Services (13 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: Cancer Screening Programmes (13 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: The increased volume of smear tests since the CervicalCheck issues arose in April 2018 has been significant, and includes women who have availed of the out of cycle tests, but also a greater number of women presenting for scheduled screening. This increased level of engagement with the programme is welcome. However, the increased demand has undoubtedly put pressure on lab capacity and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (13 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: The Deputy will be aware that talks are ongoing with GP representatives on the development of modernised GP contractual arrangements. The focus of the current phase of the talks is on developing a range of modernisation, reform and sustainability measures and the development of a chronic disease management programme. This will enable GPs to better meet the needs of patients and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (13 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I was advised by my officials in September 2017 of a potential cost overrun of €61m, related to a number of factors (including programme alignment, resequencing of works at OPD urgent care centres and fire certificate requirements). This was monitored through 2017 and 2018 with a view to offsetting the potential cost increases through a variety of measures. I was next...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (13 Mar 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: Health Services (13 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.