Results 7,601-7,620 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: On foot of the recommendations of the Pharmacy Review Group, my Department has commenced drafting new pharmacy legislation in two pharmacy Bills. The Heads and General Scheme of a new pharmacy Bill have been approved by Cabinet and are currently with the Parliamentary Council's Office for drafting. It is my intention, subject to Cabinet approval, that the new pharmacy Bill will be published...
- Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: I have seen the letter from the person referred to by the Deputy. I have considerable sympathy for his situation. Clearly the scheduling of his treatment is a matter of independent clinical decision-making and prioritisation. I would hope that on continuing evaluation, it will prove possible for his treatment to be scheduled and carried out in Ireland. I note from the letter that the...
- Written Answers — National Cancer Strategy: National Cancer Strategy (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: I brought proposals to Government on the National Cancer Control Strategy prior to its publication last June. The Strategy encompasses all aspects of cancer, including prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, supportive and palliative care. My objective is to develop an integrated cancer control programme based on: evidence of what works to prevent and treat cancer standards that assure...
- Written Answers — National Cancer Strategy: National Cancer Strategy (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: The work of the high level review group, comprised of representatives from the Health Service Executive, SIPTU and IMPACT, has completed two phases of data gathering focusing on the following: 1. Home Help Organisers â an assessment exercise to establish the level of service provided to clients in each of the Health Service Executive areas and the voluntary sector. 2. Home Helps â an...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: The issue of vaccine damage, including a compensation scheme, is being considered by my Department at present and that examination will be concluded shortly.
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: The Heads and General Scheme of a new Pharmacy Bill have been approved by Cabinet and are currently with the Parliamentary Council's Office for formal drafting of the legislation. It is my intention, subject to Cabinet approval, that the new Pharmacy Bill will be published and submitted to the Oireachtas in the Autumn.
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: Ireland's recommended immunisation programme is based on the guidelines of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. These guidelines are prepared with the assistance of an active committee from associated disciplines in paediatrics, infectious diseases, general practice and public health. Vaccines are continually evolving and guidelines...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: The 2006 Estimates for Public Services provide â¬70m for ICT investment by the Health Service Executive. The HSE's proposed ICT investment plans for 2006 are the subject of ongoing discussions between the HSE, the Department of Finance and my Department. No formal sanction for 2006 investment has issued as yet.
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. This includes responsibility for considering new capital proposals or progressing those in the health capital programme. Accordingly, my Department is requesting the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the...
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: The information requested by the Deputy is not routinely collected by my Department. The matter will be investigated and a reply will be issued directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Cancer Prevention: Cancer Prevention (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: The document referred to by the Deputy is a publication of the Stillorgan & District Cancer Support Services. It has as its central thesis that "although great advances have been made in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, by far the greatest hope lies in its prevention." Prevention and early detection is a key element of the Strategy for Cancer Control which I published last...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. I would expect that patient preference would be taken into account in such circumstances, and my Department has asked the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to investigate this case and to have...