Results 13,261-13,280 of 45,789 for speaker:Simon Harris

Seanad: University Hospital Waterford Cardiology Services: Statements (27 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: It is important to look at that. In providing the additional opening hours we are putting in and the mobile cath lab let us see the impact on volume, to take Senator Coffey's point. If it did open longer and if there is a second mobile cath lab, let us see the impact of that on volumes as we approach another review.

Seanad: University Hospital Waterford Cardiology Services: Statements (27 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I have heard that this is just an issue for the south east but that is not the case. There is no PPCI centre in the midlands. Patients in Monaghan, Louth, Kerry, some patients in parts of my own constituency of south Wicklow, and patients in Sligo all travel for significant lengths of time to access services. I make that point because while it is a significant concern in the south east,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (28 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (28 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 168 to 173, inclusive, 175 to 181, inclusive, and 184 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (28 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174, 182 and 183 together. As the HSE is responsible for the delivery of health care infrastructure projects, the Executive has been requested to reply directly to you in relation to the approved capital projects it has funded and their cost at University Hospital Limerick in 2016 and to date in 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Agencies Data (28 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: In line with the Department of Expenditure and Reform's Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies all State Bodies under my aegis must comply with the Code and this includes compliance with tax laws and the requirements of the Revenue Commissioners. The following table sets out the information requested by the Deputy specifically in relation to tax clearance certificates. As can...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (28 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 to 190, inclusive, together. In relation to the queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service issues, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I acknowledge that waiting times are often unacceptably long and I am conscious of the burden that this places on patients and their families. Reducing waiting times for the longest waiting patients is one of this Government's key priorities. Consequently, Budget 2017 allocated €20 million to the NTPF, rising to €55 million in 2018. In order to reduce the numbers of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Accommodation (28 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Jun 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 National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (28 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (28 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: In response 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (28 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Jun 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 scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (28 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Data (28 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: I have asked the Health Service Executive and the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) to reply directly to the Deputy on the issues raised. I have been informed by the HPRA that due to the voluminous nature of your request for data in relation to adverse drugs reactions, it may take longer than the standard ten days for a reply to be issued to your office. I will have officials...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (28 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (28 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy knows, I have committed to two reviews - one to review the impact of additional resources being provided to University Hospital,Waterford including a temporary mobile cath lab, which will take place at the end of the deployment of that mobile lab, and a national review of all Primary PCI services with the aim of ensuring that as many patients as possible have access, on a 24/7...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (28 Jun 2017)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware, in the preparation of his comprehensive clinical review of the need for a second cath lab at University Hospital Waterford, (UHW) Dr Niall Herity consulted widely and met with all of the key stakeholders, in the course of which he received a number of specific briefings and documents. These have already been made available in response to various Freedom of Information...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Jun 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 National...