Results 22,301-22,320 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: As indicated to the Deputy in my previous response, it was not possible to answer the original question due to industrial action. This industrial action currently remains in place and continues to affect the provision of substantive replies to certain Parliamentary Questions. If the matter raised continues to be of concern, it will be necessary for the Deputy to resubmit the original...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: As indicated to the Deputy in my previous response, it was not possible to answer the original question due to industrial action. This industrial action currently remains in place and continues to affect the provision of substantive replies to certain Parliamentary Questions. If the matter raised continues to be of concern, it will be necessary for the Deputy to resubmit the original...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: Work has already commenced on the establishment of a national colorectal cancer screening programme. This programme will initially be offered to men and women aged between 60 and 69 years. Screening will commence in early 2012 following an intensive period of preparation which began in January 2010. The programme will be extended to all those in the 55-74 year age group as logistics and...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 and 208 together The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational one and would, in the normal course of events, be referred to the HSE for direct reply. However, I will set out the position for the Deputy in so far as information is available to my Department. In approving its National Service Plan for 2010, I have instructed the HSE to ensure that...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: I regret that due to industrial action I am not in a position to provide a substantive response to your Parliamentary Question. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: Statistics in relation to cancer incidence are collated by the National Cancer Registry. My Department has asked the Director of the Registry to examine this matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211 and 212 together. BreastCheck provides free mammograms to all women aged 50 â 64. The national roll-out of BreastCheck reached all counties in 2009. During 2009 approximately 122,000 women were screened. The National Cancer Screening Service (NCSS) projected cost of BreastCheck in 2010 is â¬22.4m. It remains my intention to extend Breastcheck to...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: I regret that due to industrial action I am not in a position to provide a substantive response to your Parliamentary Question. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: Under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009, a specified person can act on behalf of the applicant in relation to an application for State support in circumstances where the applicant lacks capacity. The person does not need to have an enduring power of attorney or any other form of legal appointment in place in order to do this. This authority is set out in primary legislation; a fact...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: I regret that due to the current industrial action in the Health Service Executive I am not in a position to provide a substantive response to your Parliamentary Question. However, if this matter remains of continuing concern to you, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with the HSE in due course.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: I regret that due to the current industrial action in the Health Service Executive I am not in a position to provide a substantive response to your Parliamentary Question. However, if this matter remains of continuing concern to you, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: The assessment of eligibility to a medical card is a statutory function of the Health Service Executive (HSE). In assessing eligibility, the HSE must have regard to the overall financial situation of the applicant and his/her spouse and dependants. The HSE has guidelines to assist its staff in assessing the financial situation of applicants. Under the current guidelines, the Pension Levy...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: I accept that it is inappropriate to admit children to units providing care and treatment to adults but I recognise that in the absence of an alternative, such admissions are sometimes necessary for the safety and treatment of the child. In arriving at a decision to admit a child to an adult unit, due consideration is given to the risks to the child of not admitting him / her, and the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: As indicated to the Deputy in my previous responses, it was not possible to answer the original questions due to industrial action. This industrial action currently remains in place and continues to affect the provision of substantive replies to certain Parliamentary Questions. If the matter raised continues to be of concern, it will be necessary for the Deputy to resubmit the original...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: As indicated to the Deputy in my previous responses, it was not possible to answer the original questions due to industrial action. This industrial action currently remains in place and continues to affect the provision of substantive replies to certain Parliamentary Questions. If the matter raised continues to be of concern, it will be necessary for the Deputy to resubmit the original...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: As indicated to the Deputy in my previous responses, it was not possible to answer the original questions due to industrial action. This industrial action currently remains in place and continues to affect the provision of substantive replies to certain Parliamentary Questions. If the matter raised continues to be of concern, it will be necessary for the Deputy to resubmit the original...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (15 Jun 2010)
Mary Harney: As indicated to the Deputy in my previous responses, it was not possible to answer the original questions due to industrial action. This industrial action currently remains in place and continues to affect the provision of substantive replies to certain Parliamentary Questions. If the matter raised continues to be of concern, it will be necessary for the Deputy to resubmit the original...