Results 23,541-23,560 of 46,197 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: I referred this question to the HSE as it is within their remit.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (13 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: Commencement of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 requires the completion of a number of interrelated tasks in order to ensure the new legislative framework is coherent at all stages for individuals. The Children and Family Relationships (Amendment) Bill 2018 was enacted on 24 July 2018. This Act was introduced to correct typographical and technical errors in the Children...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (14 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (14 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (14 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (14 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware the medical card assessment process is based primarily on a financial assessment and not medical need. The HSE is required to conduct an assessment of an individual's financial circumstances to determine if an individual meets the eligibility requirements before a medical card may be granted. The medical card therefore will only come into effect from the date of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Planning (14 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: My Department is working closely with the HSE to ensure the most effective response to this winter within current capacity and resources. As part of this process, the HSE requested integrated winter plans from Hospital Groups and Community Health Organisations in June 2018. €10 million in additional funding has been allocated in 2018 primarily for provision of supports to get...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (14 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: As previously advised to the Deputy, analysis is required in order to make the requested data available. Noting that the Deputy has requested, in effect, that the unanalysed data be provided, the interpretation of such data would not be clear. The requirement for analysis reflects the complexities involved. For example, some women may have had multiple smears, not necessarily read in the same...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (14 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (14 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Car Park Charges (14 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: Early this year I requested the HSE to undertake a review of car parking charges in public hospitals. I understand that this report is currently being finalised by the HSE and will be submitted for my consideration shortly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (14 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: The Children and Family Relationships (Amendment) Bill 2018 was enacted on 24 July 2018. This Act was introduced to correct typographical and technical errors in the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015, which will facilitate the subsequent commencement of Parts 2 & 3 of the Act. Parts 2 & 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 contain provisions relating to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (14 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have arranged for it to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (14 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (14 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (14 Nov 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: Hospital Staff Data (14 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Birth Rates (14 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: According to CSO , the number of live births in Ireland for the relevant period of interest are outlined in the table below. Year Number of live Births 2015 65,536 2016 63,841 2017* 62,053 2018^ 15,659 *Please note birth information related to 2017 is based on year of registration of birth and therefore should be considered provisional. ^Information on the number of births in 2018 is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (14 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (14 Nov 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.