Results 12,521-12,540 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (11 Dec 2007)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 282 and 283 together. Under the provisions of the risk equalisation scheme the company referred to in the Deputy's questions would, when the Health Insurance Authority next considers the matter, be subject only to 50% of the payments that would normally fall due in its case given the manner in which the provisions of the risk equalisation scheme apply to it....
- Written Answers — Health Service Investigations: Health Service Investigations (11 Dec 2007)
Mary Harney: The review of mammograms at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise is complete. A report on the review will be published after any individual identified in it has been offered the opportunity to comment, as is the normal legal requirement. A clinical review of ultrasounds at Portlaoise was completed last week. I have asked for a report from the Board of the HSE on the management of all...
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (11 Dec 2007)
Mary Harney: Almost 130,000 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 health care professionals employed in the public health services. The Government has also invested heavily in the education and training of...
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (11 Dec 2007)
Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive has responsibility for administering the Repayment Scheme and the information sought by the Deputy relates to matters within the area of responsibility of the Executive. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (11 Dec 2007)
Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has responsibility for administering the health repayment scheme in conjunction with the appointed scheme administrator KPMG/McCann Fitzgerald. The HSE has informed my Department that since the commencement of the scheme over 32,000 claims have been received and to date 5,007 payments totalling over â¬99.03m have issued. 8,015 offers of repayment,...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Dec 2007)
Mary Harney: The Primary Care Strategy aims to increase health service capacity through the development of services in the community to give people direct access to integrated multi-disciplinary teams of physiotherapists, general practitioners, nurses, home helps, occupational therapists and others. It has been estimated that up to 95% of people's health and social services needs can be properly met...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (11 Dec 2007)
Mary Harney: The Group is continuing with its consideration of this matter, and is consulting with a number of representative bodies and individuals, and I look forward to receiving their final recommendations shortly.
- Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (11 Dec 2007)
Mary Harney: I share the public concern in relation to Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs). Tackling HCAIs, including MRSA, is a priority for the Government and for the Health Service Executive (HSE). The State Claims Agency is dealing with a number of claims against the State which involve an element relating to MRSA. However, the matter of liability in such cases has yet to be established. I...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (11 Dec 2007)
Mary Harney: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to have delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services in a safe and secure setting. This includes responsibility for dealing with any complaints an employee may have concerning his or her working environment. The Executive is therefore the appropriate body to...
- Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (11 Dec 2007)
Mary Harney: It is not possible to directly compare the cost of treatment arranged by the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) and the cost of similar procedures carried out in hospitals funded by Health Service Executive (HSE) because of differences in the determinants that go to make up costs in the two systems. For example, in public hospitals the cost of medical education is a major factor but...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Dec 2007)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive was the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Dec 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 — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (11 Dec 2007)
Mary Harney: The information requested is being collated in my Department and will be forwarded directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Medical Services Regulation: Medical Services Regulation (11 Dec 2007)
Mary Harney: Under the Medical Practitioners Act 1978, the Medical Council is charged with responsibility for the registration of medical practitioners and the regulation of their activities. Persons who avail of the services of doctors performing plastic surgery should endeavour to seek the services of reputable providers. When invasive procedures are being arranged, persons would be strongly advised...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Dec 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 — Health Services: Health Services (11 Dec 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 — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (11 Dec 2007)
Mary Harney: The management and delivery of health and personal social services, including related payroll and personnel issues, are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act, 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Dec 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 — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 Dec 2007)
Mary Harney: The following non-civil service staff are either employed directly by or seconded to my Department: Grade Number Employed/Seconded Chief Therapist Advisor 1 Therapist Advisor 2 Nurse/Midwife Advisor 1 Nursing Advisor 1 Special Advisors 6 Personal Assistants 6 Personal Secretaries 5 Civilian Drivers 6 Legal Research Advisor 1 The total annual salary cost of the above posts is...
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (11 Dec 2007)
Mary Harney: There will be no direct capital cost to the State arising from the co-location initiative. There will be a loss of private health insurance income to the hospitals from private health insurers. This is estimated at â¬79 million in respect of the six sites where the co-location initiative is most advanced, as follows â Waterford Regional Hospital â¬11m, Cork University Hospital â¬18m,...