Results 17,941-17,960 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: The primary aim of the programme of agency rationalisation within the health sector is to streamline service delivery, professional registration and policy making in a number of areas, through the integration and /or amalgamation of functions. The rationalisation programme involves a significant legislative programme and a considerable amount of work is ongoing in this area at present. In...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: The implementation of cost containment measures for non-consultant hospital doctors is a matter for the Health Service Executive. I have therefore asked the Executive to investigate the matter and reply to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: I am aware that a significant percentage of acute hospital beds are currently occupied by patients whose discharge is delayed and that a number of major hospitals have recently made arrangements for the continuing care of patients outside of the hospital setting. The HSE has been requested to reply directly to the Deputy on the specific query raised.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Compensation Payments: Compensation Payments (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: I have asked the State Claims Agency to compile the information requested by the Deputy and will arrange for it to be forwarded to him.
- Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: In 2007, seven Acts were approved by Dáil Eireann pertaining to my Department. These Acts are listed below. Those marked with an asterisk are the Acts which included provisions meeting or reflecting European Union requirements. Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Act 2007 Health Insurance (Amendment) Act 2007* Health Act 2007 Pharmacy Act 2007* Medical Practitioners Act 2007* Child Care...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: My Department has made inquiries of the Health Service Executive regarding the status of its reply to the Deputy's Parliamentary Question No. 208 of 31 March 2009 and the Executive reports that a reply issued to the Deputy on 20 April, 2009 in this matter.
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together. The Government decided that, with effect from 27 March 2009 to end 2010, no post in the health sector, however arising, may be filled by recruitment, promotion, nor may the payment of an allowance for the performance of duties at a higher grade be made. The employment control framework specifically exempts Medical Consultants from the...
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: The Government decided to introduce a moratorium across the public service, with effect from 27 March 2009 to end 2010. This means that no post in the health sector, however arising, may be filled by recruitment, promotion, nor may the payment of an allowance for the performance of duties at a higher grade be made. The HSE will be focussing on the redeployment of existing staff to assure...
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: The Government decided to introduce a moratorium across the public service, with effect from 27 March 2009 to end 2010. This means that no post in the health sector, however arising, may be filled by recruitment, promotion, nor may the payment of an allowance for the performance of duties at a higher grade be made. The HSE will be focusing on the redeployment of existing staff to assure...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 220 and 221 together. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.