Results 16,221-16,240 of 46,575 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (28 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the operation of the Cross Border Directive, I have asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (28 Nov 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: Hospital Facilities (28 Nov 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: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Nov 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. In relation to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Appointments to State Boards Data (28 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: The basis for the nomination of members to the boards of bodies under the aegis of my Department is usually set out in legislation. In line with Government Decision S180/20/10/1617 of 2014 and Guidelines set out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform relating to the advertising for expressions of interest in vacancies on State Boards, my Department in conjunction with the Public...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (28 Nov 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. In relation to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reports (28 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: Traumatic injuries may be low, moderate or severe. Major trauma involves injuries which have the potential to cause prolonged disability or death. Based on available data, it is estimated that Ireland has approximately 1,600 major trauma patients each year. Trauma care is a subset of overall Emergency Department activity. Emergency Departments provide 24/7 access for emergency and urgent...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (28 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: The Emergency Department in Cavan has been performing well this year. Performance information from the HSE show a 48% reduction in trolley numbers at the Hospital in comparison with the same period in 2016. In addition all Hospital Groups and Community Health Organisations have developed and put in place integrated winter preparedness plans for their locality focussed on planning and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (28 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (28 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Policy (28 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: Irish Patients can seek to access health care in an other EU/EEA member state via three different schemes. Where a service is provided in Ireland but a patient wishes to access care in another EU/EEA Member State, this can be possible by seeking treatment under the Directive on Patients' Rights in Cross Border Healthcare, otherwise known as the Cross Border Directive (CBD). The CBD...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: European Medicines Agency (28 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: As a consequence of the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) must relocate to another Member State. The EMA plays a vital role in the protection of the health of 500 million EU citizens through the scientific evaluation and safety monitoring of human and veterinary medicines and I believed that Dublin would be an ideal choice for the new...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Brexit Documents (28 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: I do not use a private email account to send or receive official documents or positions on Brexit
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (28 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 355 to 359, inclusive, together. In 2015, my predecessor as the Minister for Health established a Trauma Policy Steering Group, chaired by Professor Eilis McGovern, to make recommendations in relation to the development of a trauma system for Ireland. Patients who have used trauma services and clinicians were at the heart of the development of the plan....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Nov 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. In relation to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Nov 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: Hospitals Funding (28 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: The balance of capital funding due on any construction project is paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of the specific contract and subject to the HSE's approval processes.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (28 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (28 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (28 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.