Results 17,201-17,220 of 46,081 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (24 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (24 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: Officials in my Department are undertaking the work necessary to facilitate the commencement of Parts 2 & 3, including Sections 20 - 23, of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. We are working to resolve a small number of technical issues in order to ensure that the processes associated with Parts 2 & 3 of the Act can be commenced. I hope to be in a position to lay...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 Jan 2018)
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: Hospital Charges (24 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: The issue of the application of the public in-patient charge of €80 for venesection in Acute Hospitals, as well as the broader issues in relation to the treatment of patients with Hereditary Haemochromatosis, is currently being considered in my Department.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Jan 2018)
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: National Maternity Hospital (24 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: A draft legal framework is currently being finalised which will inter alia ensure that the State's significant investment in the new hospital will be protected. Pending its finalisation and sign off by all stake holders, it would be premature to provide any further details at this stage.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (25 Jan 2018)
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: Hospital Appointments Status (25 Jan 2018)
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: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (25 Jan 2018)
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: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (25 Jan 2018)
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: Orthodontic Services Data (25 Jan 2018)
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 Waiting Lists (25 Jan 2018)
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: Hospital Staff (25 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. It it established policy that all consultants be on the Medical Council's specialist register. The HSE has been working to ensure that all consultant posts are filled accordingly and to address situations where this is not the case.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Haddington Road Agreement Implementation (25 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (25 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Contracts (25 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Pensions (25 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: My colleague, the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe T.D., secured Government approval in December 2017 for an increase in the compulsory retirement age from 65 years to 70 years for public servants who currently are required to retire at age 65 years . Legislation will be necessary to effect these changes and the General Scheme of a Bill was also...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (25 Jan 2018)
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: Health Care Infrastructure Provision (25 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: 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 proposed capital works at An Tuath Nua training centre at COPE, Montenotte, Cork.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (25 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: Vaccination is regarded as one of the safest and most cost-effective of all health care interventions. It is also one of the most effective ways a parent can protect the health of their child. Ireland’s childhood immunisation programmes have had a huge impact in improving the health of the Irish population. Diseases that used to be common in this country and around the world such as...