Results 16,441-16,460 of 46,081 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (5 Dec 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: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the pricing and reimbursement of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Sunbeds Regulation (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 375 and 376 together. These are matters for the HSE therefore I have referred the questions to the HSE for attention and direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Parking Charges (5 Dec 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 the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reform (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: The report of the cross-party Committee on the Future of Healthcare made a broad range of recommendations and envisages considerable change and reform across health and social care services. I am currently considering these recommendations and the actions required to support implementation as part of wider consideration of the Sláintecare report. I expect to present a response to the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (5 Dec 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: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive 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 informed my Department of its decision not to reimburse Ataluren (Translarna) in July 2017. The HSE, in deciding not to reimburse Translarna, cited uncertainty...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications Data (5 Dec 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: In relation 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: National Maternity Strategy (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: As indicated in my original reply on 15 November, I was advised by the HSE that while the maternity unit at University Hospital Galway had been experiencing staffing difficulties, the ultrasound scanning service remained in place. I understand that the HSE replied to you on November 29th; however, given your further queries, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly with the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: There are no plans to introduce a mandatory school vaccination programme as Ireland's vaccination programmes operate on a voluntary basis. Uptake rates for most childhood vaccinations currently approximate the 95% target level, at 94.6% for the 6-in-1 vaccine and 92.2% for the MMR. Continued promotion of the benefits of vaccination and factual information on the vaccine itself and the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Dec 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: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Dec 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: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Threshold (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.