Results 17,401-17,420 of 46,081 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Tax Code (6 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: As previously indicated, I do see merit in the suggestion that tuition loans taken out by graduate entry medical (GEM) graduates should qualify for tax-relief. However, tax relief is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Finance. I have made written proposals for the consideration of such tax-relief to the Minister for Finance previously. Unfortunately given the tight budgetary...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (6 Feb 2018)
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: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (6 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the administration of the Cross Border Directive, I have asked the HSE to examine the issue raised and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (6 Feb 2018)
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: Hospital Appointments Status (6 Feb 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: Physiotherapy Provision (6 Feb 2018)
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: HSE Staff Data (6 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 348 to 351, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Freedom of Information Requests (6 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive (HSE) is an independent body for the purposes of compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014. While the use of a generic email, in Freedom Of Information Units, is not a statutory requirement, it is considered, by the Central Policy Unit in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, that it is best practice for bodies to have such email addresses in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Data (6 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the administration of the Cross Border Directive, I have asked the HSE to examine the issue raised and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (6 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: This question relates to the transposition of the medical provisions of the Basic Safety Standards Directive (BSSD) by my Department and the designation of referrers and practitioners in the transposing regulations. The designations proposed are based on patient safety and public health considerations reflected in the advice of the Chief Medical Officer. In the Statutory Instrument...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Reports (6 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 356 and 357 together. I am advised by the HSE that the Working Group established to examine lymphoedema services in Ireland is due to finalise its report in the coming months. The recommendations of the report will be considered once they become available.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (6 Feb 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (6 Feb 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: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (6 Feb 2018)
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: Medical Negligence Cases (6 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 362 to 366, inclusive, together. On 24 January 2018, the HSE published the report of the External Review of the overall management of an incident involving probable missed cancers at Wexford General Hospital that arose in carrying out colonoscopies under contract to the BowelScreen programme in 2013/2014. The External Review was undertaken, following on from...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Eligibility (6 Feb 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 (6 Feb 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: Primary Care Centres Staff (6 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: As the HSE has responsibility for the provision, along with the maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres and other Primary Care facilities, the Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 Feb 2018)
Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating...