Results 21,841-21,860 of 46,197 for speaker:Simon Harris

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 518 and 519 together. Tackling overcrowding in EDs is a key commitment of this Government. I understand that preparations and planning have already begun at hospital and local level. My Department is working with the HSE to ensure that these local and regional plans are consolidated and supported through policies and plans at national level to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: As Emergency Department attendances continue to rise, Emergency Departments are under increasing pressure to meet this new level of demand and ensure the provision of timely safe and effective care for patients. A considerable number of patients presenting to the Emergency Departments are frail or acute patients that often require admission. However, acknowledging this, the number of nurses...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health and Social Care Professionals Regulation (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: I wish to inform the Deputy that I signed the regulations to designate the professions of counsellor and psychotherapist under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 in May this year. The next step will be the appointment of the 13 members of the registration board. The Public Appointments Service is carrying out a recruitment campaign to identify suitable candidates for my...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (18 Sep 2018)

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: Medical Card Applications (18 Sep 2018)

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: Medical Card Reviews (18 Sep 2018)

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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: The 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 bifida;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Brexit Issues (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: The co-ordination of the whole-of-Government response to Brexit is being taken forward through the cross-Departmental coordination structures chaired by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. In this capacity, the Department of Health is working closely with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to address the many challenges resulting from Brexit. The Department of Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (18 Sep 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Sep 2018)

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 (18 Sep 2018)

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 (18 Sep 2018)

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 Reimbursement (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. HSE decisions on which medicines are reimbursed by the taxpayer are made on objective, scientific and economic grounds, on the advice of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: With regard to remuneration, the report of the Public Service Pay Commission on recruitment and retention issues in certain health sector grades was published on 4 September 2018. This report refers to nursing and midwifery grades, NCHDs and medical consultants. In line with the commitment to meet within four weeks of publication, meetings with relevant trade unions have been arranged for 19...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Data (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Sep 2018)

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 Charges (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 544, 545, 560 and 576 together. Officials from the HSE and my Department held two meetings in recent months to discuss the provision of therapeutic phlebotomy services for hereditary haemochromatosis patients. It is agreed that such services should be provided at the lowest level of complexity that is clinically and operationally feasible. In time it is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Sep 2018)

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 Charges (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: In 2017, €17m was raised through the outpatient charge in the Acute Hospitals. This predominantly relates to the Accident and Emergency Charge. Therefore, it would cost approximately €17m to abolish these charges.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications Data (18 Sep 2018)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.