Results 15,801-15,820 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (7 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: The information requested is being compiled by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (7 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: The use of additives in foods for infants and young children is only permitted in very limited circumstances in the legislation which governs the use of additives in foodstuffs throughout the EU, and the small number of particular uses allowed are specifically mentioned in this legislation. In terms of monitoring of additives in consumer foods and also baby food, the main body responsible is...

Written Answers — Hospital Charges: Hospital Charges (7 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: The information sought by the Deputy relates to matters within the area of responsibility of the Health Service 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 — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (7 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: Subject to overall parameters set by Government, the Health Service Executive has the responsibility for determining the composition of its staffing complement. In that regard, it is a matter for the Executive to manage and deploy its human resources to best meet the requirements of the Annual Service Plan for the delivery of health and personal social services to the public. Therefore, the...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 217 and 221 together. All persons aged 70 and over have had a statutory entitlement to a medical card since July 2001. Information provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to my Department indicates that on 31st August 2008 there were 352,190 medical card holders aged 70 and over.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: I met the specific group referred to in the Deputy's Question at the request of the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment. I imposed no pre-conditions.

Written Answers — Hospital Facilities: Hospital Facilities (7 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: I have been informed by the Health Service Executive that a reply issued on 10th June 2008 to Deputy Enda Kenny.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Oct 2008)

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 (7 Oct 2008)

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 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 to have the matter...

Written Answers — Legal Costs: Legal Costs (7 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: The information sought by the Deputy relates to matters within the area of responsibility of the Health Service 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 directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: The management of out-patient waiting lists is a matter for the Health Service Executive and the individual hospitals concerned. 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 to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (7 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: Under Circular Letter S. 12/85, an option was given by the former health boards to retired employees to join the Local Government Employees (Spouses' and Children's Contributory Pension) Scheme. To be eligible to join the revised scheme, the retired employee had to be married or widowed and the option form had to returned no later than 31 December, 1985. Article 204 of the Local Government...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: The figures in relation to the public health service are presented below. Since end 2008 figures are not yet available, data are presented below for end 2007. Grade Category End 2000 % of Total End 2007 % of total Increase 2000-2007 % of increase % % % Medical/Dental 5,698 7.12 8,005 7.18 2,307 7.34 Nursing 29,177 36.44 39,006 34.98 9,829 31.27 Health and Social Care Professionals...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: The management of out-patient waiting lists is a matter for the Health Service Executive and the individual hospitals concerned. 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 to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (7 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, 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 (7 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: The specific question raised by the Deputy relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the HSE under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in this regard.

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (7 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's specific question in relation to the roll out of BreastCheck to County Donegal is the responsibility of the National Cancer Screening Service. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Chief Executive Officer of the Service to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to the matter raised.

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (7 Oct 2008)

Mary Harney: On 1 September 2008 the National Cancer Screening Service (NCSS) announced the availability of CervicalCheck, the National Cervical Screening Programme. The Programme provides free smear tests through primary care settings to the 1.1 million women living in Ireland aged between 25 and 60 years. The NCSS is fully committed to providing a quality assured population based cervical screening...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Oct 2008)

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 — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Oct 2008)

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...