Results 26,561-26,580 of 46,267 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (12 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the healthcare property estate and the provision of services, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (12 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 282 to 284, inclusive, together. As these questions refer to operational matters, they has been referred to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (12 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: All protected disclosures submitted to my Department are given due attention in keeping with the Department's protected disclosures policy and procedures and in accordance with the requirements under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014. Given that all protected disclosures must be treated as confidential, it would not be appropriate for me to provide this information. Annual Reports...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (12 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland is required, as are all state bodies, to comply with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. The Code is designed by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to ensure the highest standards of corporate governance in State Bodies. The report referred to by the Deputy was a full organisational review of the Nursing and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (12 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: The composition of the Board is set out in the Nurses and Midwifes Act 2011. The membership is set to ensure the Board reflects the range of skills, competencies and experience required to enable it to fulfil its statutory obligations. The report referred to by the Deputy was a full organisational review of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. It contained a number of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Accommodation (12 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Accommodation (12 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I am not in a position to comment on individuals cases such as that outlined by the Deputy. However, I can respond in general terms about forthcoming increases in public service pay which will benefit all employees, including intern grades. In 2017, the Government agreed an overall Public Service Stability Agreement with public sector unions which sees very significant increases in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Staff (12 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (12 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Staff (12 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 292, 415 and 449 together. The Deputies have raised a number of issues in relation to a Health Sector National Staff Survey which was carried out in 2016 and 2018. The purpose of the surveys was to measure employee sentiment and engagement within the publicly funded Health Sector. As with all surveys, it raised a number of both positive and negative...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 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 Waiting Lists Action Plans (12 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I sincerely regret that children can experience a long waiting time for treatment for scoliosis. I am conscious of the burden that this places on them and their families. The long-term strategy to develop sustainable scoliosis services from 2018 and into 2019 is a priority for me and for the HSE. Children's Health Ireland (CHI) advises that the impact of investment, and the implementation...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (12 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (12 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: Health Services Data (12 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: Health Services Data (12 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: Stroke Care (12 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Stroke Care (12 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: Stroke Care (12 Mar 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: Stroke Care (12 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.