Results 26,441-26,460 of 46,267 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: There are well established international criteria to be met before a national population- based screening programme can be recommended. The Office of the Chief Medical Officer has informed me that the current position in the NHS arising from an evidence review conducted by the UK National Screening Committee and that is that a population screening programme for adolescent idiopathic...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: My Department is developing new legislation to replace the Dentists Act 1985. While other competing legislative priorities have limited the amount of time officials have been able to spend working on the dental Bill, drafting of the Scheme of the Bill has begun. The Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill, which is a large and complex Bill containing 169...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Reports (5 Mar 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: Healthcare Policy (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I obtained Government approval in July for the Sláintecare Implementation Strategy to deliver the vision outlined for our health system in the Sláintecare Report produced by the Future Healthcare Committee. The Implementation Strategy recognises that strong leadership and clear governance will be essential to success and it clearly sets out the implementation and governance...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Mar 2019)
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 Appointments Status (6 Mar 2019)
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 Licensing (6 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I wish to advise the Deputy that Pembrolizumab does not have a marketing authorisation for the treatment of cervical cancer in Ireland or the EU.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reports (6 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I am advised that the report of the Working Group on a Model of Care for Lymphoedema is expected to be considered by the HSE at its next Leadership meeting. The recommendations arising from the report will be considered by my Department once they become available.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 Mar 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: Hospital Services (6 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: Under the National Plan for Radiation Oncology, radiotherapy is available in five public hospitals: St. James's Hospital, Beaumont Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital in Dublin, as well as Cork University Hospital and University Hospital Galway. Radiotherapy services for public patients are also provided in two private facilities in Waterford and Limerick under the aegis of Cork University...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Mar 2019)
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 Appointments Status (6 Mar 2019)
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 Supply (6 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 168 to 171, inclusive, together. The Health Service Executive has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies the criteria to be applied in the making of reimbursement decisions which include the clinical and cost effectiveness...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Data (6 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Data (6 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (6 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue I have asked the HSE to reply you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (6 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.