Results 26,801-26,820 of 46,267 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: In 2014, the National Clinical Effectiveness Committee (NCEC) in the Department of Health has published a National Clinical Guideline on Sepsis “Sepsis Management, National Clinical Guideline No.6”. This National Clinical Guideline has been accredited by the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and is available on the Department of Health website. The...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (26 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (26 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: My Department intends to introduce a Cannabis for Medical Use Access Programme. In the period since the PQs that the deputy has referred to were answered, on 19th February and 12th March respectively, Department Officials have continued to work intensively to bring this development forward. While the arrangements that will enable this programme to begin are being finalised, it is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (26 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this question refers to operational matters, it has been referred to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (26 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I can confirm that there has been ongoing correspondence between my Department and the person in question in relation to an apology from the Medical Council. One of the provisions in the recently published Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019 will be to amend each of the five health professional regulatory Acts to provide for the right of appeal to the High...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Groups (26 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 651 to 653, inclusive, together. The report of the cross-party Oireachtas Committee on the Future of Healthcare, Sláintecare, identifies four core building blocks that underpin a well-functioning health system. The first of these building blocks is a clear governance and accountability framework. As part of its recommendations in this area, the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (26 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is an operational issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (26 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is an operational issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (26 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is an operational issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (26 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is an operational issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (26 Mar 2019)
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: Hospitals Data (26 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is an operational issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (26 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 Data (26 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (26 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: The overarching principle governing the planning and delivery of health services and supports for adults and children with identified conditions is that they should be integrated, as far as possible, with services and supports on a whole of population basis. It is acknowledged that, in some areas, there are service deficits. However, the Government, together with the HSE and others is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (26 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (26 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: Primary Care Centres Provision (26 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: Cancer Services Provision (26 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I am advised that the Familial Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Service at St James's Hospital has been restored. Resources have been provided to the hospital's breast services, including additional radiology and pathology support, funding for enabling works and for a third mammography machine which has been installed.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (26 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive (HSE) issues income guidelines to assist in determining entitlement to medical cards / GP visit cards. Any revision to the income thresholds must have regard for Government policy, increases in the Consumer Price Index and other issues which may be relevant. While there are no plans at present to revise the income thresholds for medical cards, it is vitally...