Results 11,061-11,080 of 45,789 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Freedom of Information Requests (21 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: I understand that work to complete this FOI request is progressing as quickly as is possible and I expect that it will be concluded shortly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Freedom of Information Requests (21 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 767 to 769, inclusive, together. The statutory obligation, of the Department of Health and all FOI bodies, is to issue a decision, in most circumstances, not later than 4 weeks after the receipt of the request. If a decision does not issue within the statutory time frame, the records are deemed to be refused and the requester has the right to submit an...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (21 Mar 2017)
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 Health...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (21 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (21 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (21 Mar 2017)
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: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (21 Mar 2017)
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: Accident and Emergency Departments (21 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: Emergency Departments (ED) provide a 24 hour healthcare service for people, irrespective of the nature of their problem or their social circumstances. ED staff adopt a non-judgmental approach to patients who are intoxicated, misuse substances, have social problems or who may be temporarily unable to look after themselves. A key challenge in dealing with undiagnosed and acutely distressed...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (21 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (21 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (21 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 780 to 782, inclusive, 785 and 808 together. The UK NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) guidelines are the current guidelines in use in Ireland for coeliac disease diagnosis and management. This disease is included in the undergraduate and postgraduate medical training curricula. Currently, screening for coeliac disease is not routinely...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (21 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: School Curriculum (21 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: My Department has been advised by the Department of Education that custom and practice is that schools ask parents before their child enters school, whether primary or post-primary, to inform the school in confidence if there are any medical conditions, allergies etc. that teachers ought to be aware of. Schools then take whatever measures they feel are necessary to cater for the specific...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (21 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (21 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy directly on the issue of savings. Gluten-free products have become more widely available in supermarkets in recent...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (21 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (21 Mar 2017)
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 Health...