Results 9,201-9,220 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall Vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular issue raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division...
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: There is no statutory obligation on the Health Service Executive (HSE) to provide chiropody services to GMS patients; however in practice arrangements are made to provide these services. Before the establishment of the HSE the nature of the arrangements for chiropody and the level of service provided was a matter for individual health boards and so a degree of variation in practice developed...
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: The aim of the National Cancer Control Strategy, which was published in June 2006, is to reduce our cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality rates relative to other Member States of the European Union. This Government is committed to investing significantly in the implementation of the Strategy. I have made available an additional â¬20.5m this year for cancer control. This is an increase...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: Evidence based population based screening programmes are an essential element of the National Cancer Control Strategy which was published last June. The Health Service Executive (HSE) is establishing a National Cancer Control Programme to manage, organise and deliver cancer control on a whole population basis. The Programme will have a strong emphasis on prevention and early detection,...
- Written Answers — Cancer Incidence: Cancer Incidence (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: Based on the recent studies in relation to radon exposure, the WHO has established an International Radon Project (IRP) in which over 20 countries, including Ireland have formed a network of partners to identify and promote programmes that reduce the health impact of radon. The IRP will be issuing detailed recommendations on radon risk reduction which will be examined by my Department in due...
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: Over 120,000 people work full-time or part-time in our public health services. In recent years, the Government's ongoing high level of investment in health has achieved and maintained significant increases in the numbers of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals employed in the public health services. The Government has also invested heavily in the education and training of such...
- Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: I have seen the report produced by the Adelaide Society recommending the introduction of a universal health insurance scheme. The report makes a very welcome contribution to the debate on the best way to finance our healthcare needs. The Adelaide Society is to be congratulated on taking the initiative and producing such a report. Previous Governments have examined the question of moving from...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Feb 2007)
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 — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: Discussions regarding impending industrial action by the Irish Nurses Organisation and the Psychiatric Nurses Association have been led by the Health Service Executive â Employers Agency. These discussions form part of the process of established industrial relations practices and procedures and in particular the Framework for Dispute Resolution in the Health Services. Officials from my...
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall Vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Feb 2007)
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 Staff: Hospital Staff (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: Over 120,000 people work full-time or part-time in our public health services. In recent years, the Government's ongoing high level of investment in health has achieved and maintained significant increases in the numbers of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals employed in the public health services. The Government has also invested heavily in the education and training of such...
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: Almost 120,000 people work full-time in our public health services. In recent years, the Government's ongoing high level of investment in health has achieved and maintained significant increases in the number of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals employed in the public health services. The Government has also invested heavily in the education and training of such personnel in...
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: Over 120,000 people work full-time or part-time in our public health services. In recent years, the Government's ongoing high level of investment in health has achieved and maintained significant increases in the numbers of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals employed in the public health services. The Government has also invested heavily in the education and training of such...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: The Primary Care Strategy aims to develop services in the community to give people direct access to integrated multi-disciplinary teams of general practitioners, nurses, home helps, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and others. It has been estimated that up to 95% of people's health and social services needs can be properly met within a primary care setting and the establishment of...
- Written Answers — Pregnancy Counselling Services: Pregnancy Counselling Services (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 285 and 338 together. The matters at issue are ones between the Crisis Pregnancy Agency and the organisation concerned in the first instance. The Crisis Pregnancy Agency (CPA), was established by the Government in 2001. The Agency has responsibility for funding a range of independent agencies providing counselling services to women with a crisis pregnancy....
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive is currently undertaking a national review of acute bed capacity needs. This review will help to inform decisions on bed capacity needs for all regions, including North Dublin. My Department has asked the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the HSE to reply to the Deputy in relation to the issues raised.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Feb 2007)
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 — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: The decision by the Government to locate the new National Paediatric Hospital at the Mater has recently been re-affirmed. The development of the hospital is being overseen by a joint HSE/Department of Health and Children Transition Group and the project is proceeding as planned. The next stage of the process involves the preparation of a high level framework brief for the new hospital. The...
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (20 Feb 2007)
Mary Harney: My Department received the Health Service Executive's Capital Plan for 2007 on 17 January 2007. The Plan is presently being evaluated with a view to its approval by my Department and the Department of Finance. The Health Service Executive will announce details of the approved capital programme following this process.