Results 14,121-14,140 of 46,014 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (26 Jul 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: Assisted Human Reproduction (26 Jul 2017)
Simon Harris: A draft of the General Scheme of legislative provisions on assisted human reproduction (AHR) and associated research, has been prepared by officials in my Department. Consultation is taking place with the Attorney General's Office and with other relevant Departments in relation to the provisions in the draft Scheme. Once the General Scheme has been completed, a memo will be submitted to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Jul 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: Vaccination Programme (26 Jul 2017)
Simon Harris: Immunisation is regarded as one of the safest and most cost-effective of health care interventions and the importance of vaccination is acknowledged by all the major international health organisations. The World Health Organisation estimates that up to 3 million lives are saved each year as a result of vaccination and the scientific evidence is clear that benefits of vaccines outweigh the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Jul 2017)
Simon Harris: In relation to the query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Jul 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: Medicinal Products Supply (26 Jul 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: Medicinal Products Prices (26 Jul 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 Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The HSE makes reimbursement decisions on objective scientific and economic grounds. Criteria used include the population’s health needs, the product’s cost and clinical...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care Provision (26 Jul 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 Staff Data (26 Jul 2017)
Simon Harris: In relation to the specific case raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (26 Jul 2017)
Simon Harris: In relation to the query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (26 Jul 2017)
Simon Harris: In relation to the query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Data (26 Jul 2017)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (26 Jul 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 971 and 972 together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (26 Jul 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (26 Jul 2017)
Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medical devices in the community drug schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Where a supplier wishes to have a product reimbursed in the community drugs schemes, it must first submit an application to the HSE to have the product added to the reimbursement list. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Products Regulatory Authority (26 Jul 2017)
Simon Harris: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is the competent authority for the regulation of medicines and medical devices in Ireland. Fees relating to activities and services provided by the Health Products Regulatory Authority are set out on a legislative basis and are subject to annual public consultation. Statutory Instrument No. 602 of 2016 details fees applicable for 2017. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (26 Jul 2017)
Simon Harris: The Dental Council, established by the Dentists Act 1985, is relevant body in this case. The Dental Council takes the matter of illegal practice very seriously and will continue to work with the relevant authorities in addressing this issue.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (26 Jul 2017)
Simon Harris: In relation to this particular query, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (26 Jul 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.