Results 26,281-26,300 of 46,267 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (27 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government decision of 11 May 2018 put in place a package of support measures for the women and families affected by the issues related to CervicalCheck. Those measures included medicines which might not be approved for reimbursement including Pembrolizumab, once they are prescribed by the treating clinician. The establishment of such a comprehensive...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (27 Feb 2019)
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 which specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. Pembrolizumab has been granted marketing authorisation in Ireland and the EU for a number of indications and is included on the HSE reimbursement list...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (27 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 99 together. The specific data requested by the Deputy is currently being collated by officials in my Department. I will provide a response to the Deputy directly as soon as it becomes available.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (27 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Air Ambulance Service (27 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 101 and 102 together. The majority of patient transfers to the existing three Dublin children’s hospitals are completed by road. There will be an elevated helipad at the new children's hospital, which will have direct and rapid access to the critical care, theatre and emergency departments within the hospital. This enhanced direct and rapid access...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (27 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (27 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (27 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (27 Feb 2019)
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 Card Applications (27 Feb 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: National Children's Hospital (27 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: The size, complexity and specialist nature of this project informed the decision by the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) to adopt a two-stage procurement process comprised of: Procurement Stage 1: A full tender and contract for Phase A (below ground including basement works) on the basis of a detailed design with the tendering of Phase B (the main above ground...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (27 Feb 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. As this question relates to the tender process for the capital project I have referred your question to the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (27 Feb 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: National Children's Hospital (27 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: I am advised that the approval and appraisal process for the new children’s hospital project has been in accordance with the requirements of the Public Spending Code. As the Deputy will be aware, an independent review of the escalation in cost in relation to the new children’s hospital review has been commissioned by the HSE and is being undertaken by PwC. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Expenditure (27 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 113 and 118 together. As the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board is responsible for the new children's hospital capital project, I have asked the Board to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (27 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 114 and 115 together. 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. As this question relates to the new children's hospital capital project I have asked the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (27 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 117 together. The HSE commissioned the review by PwC into the cost escalation relating to the new children's hospital project. Accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to the commissioning process. The HSE has advised my Department that it is satisfied that there are no conflicts of interest with regard to the review by...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (27 Feb 2019)
Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (27 Feb 2019)
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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (27 Feb 2019)
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.