Results 27,561-27,580 of 46,267 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Physiotherapy Provision (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 Apr 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 (16 Apr 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 (16 Apr 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: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: The HSE operates the Cross Border Directive (CBD) in Ireland, whereby patients can seek to be referred to another EU/EEA country for medical treatment that is available in the public health service in Ireland. The HSE's target for reimbursing patients for healthcare accessed abroad under the CBD is a maximum of 20 working days from receiving all completed documents. However, the HSE confirmed...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 349 to 351, inclusive, together. The 2013 Government decision approving a minimum pricing regime envisaged its introduction in Northern Ireland and in this jurisdiction simultaneously. In view of the suspended administration in Northern Ireland it is my intention to seek a revised Government Decision to implement minimum unit pricing of alcohol here as...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I have not held any meetings or had any contact with the person identified by the Deputy, other than I and the person identified attended a HPV campaign event in 2016.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Physiotherapy Provision (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (16 Apr 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 Accommodation Provision (16 Apr 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 the Deputy directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts Data (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: Firstly, I can confirm that my Department has not entered into any ICT contracts over €1m directly since 2014. Secondly, no statutory bodies under the aegis of my Department have entered into specified ICT contracts over €1m since 2014, with the exception of the HSE and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). The HSE has entered into 94 contracts in excess of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: The Emergency Department in University Hospital Limerick is one of the busiest in the country, with the number of patients attending growing year on year. Limerick was identified as one of the nine sites requiring additional investment, focus and support as part of this year's Winter Plan. The problem of overcrowding in hospitals requires a full-system, patient-focused response. Recognising...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 371 and 378 together. The issue of an independent review of University Hospital Limerick was raised with me at a meeting with the co-Chairs of the Emergency Department Taskforce on 4 April. I requested the HSE to examine the proposal. The HSE advises that, with the specific input of the Special Delivery Unit, it is currently undertaking a review of performance...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: To date this year, I have not met with the management of University Hospital Limerick. However, my officials are in ongoing engagement with UL Hospitals Group in order to monitor matters in relation to overcrowding and bed capacity issues, amongst other matters at the hospital. My officials are keeping me abreast of any issues associated with the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: The Emergency Department in University Hospital Limerick is one of the busiest in the country, with the number of patients attending growing year on year. Limerick was identified as one of the nine sites requiring additional investment, focus and support as part of this year's Winter Plan. The problem of overcrowding in hospitals requires a full-system, patient-focused response. Recognising...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 374 to 377, inclusive, together. As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly in relation to this matter.