Results 18,001-18,020 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (30 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive reports that in general, medical cards currently issued under the Health Act 2008 to persons aged 70 years of age and over are issued for a period of two years. In respect of the particular case raised by the Deputy, which is a service matter, my Department has asked the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to address this matter and to have...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (30 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (30 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of Health services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Health Service Executive to consider the information requested by the Deputy and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy on the matter.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (30 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: Regulation (EC) 1408/71 deals with the coordination of social security schemes, including healthcare, for those moving within the European Union. Under its provisions persons who are insured with (covered by) the healthcare system of one EU member state are entitled to receive healthcare services in the public system of another member state, in certain circumstances, at the cost of the member...
- Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (30 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: Stocks of antivirals sufficient to treat 47% of the population are currently stockpiled. We have one million courses of adult dosage Tamiflu; 177,958 of 30mg paediatric capsules; 51,549 of 45mgs paediatric capsules and 706,000 courses of Relenza in stock for an Influenza Pandemic. Recommendations for the stockpiling of antivirals are kept under constant review by the Pandemic Influenza Expert...
- Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (30 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: The HSE is about to commence a review in respect of emergency services in acute hospitals in Cork and Kerry. The review will focus on achieving safe services for patients. It will benchmark Emergency Department services against international best practice and adopt an integrated approach to academic medicine, education, teaching, training and research across the region. The review will seek...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (30 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: Payment of Performance Related Awards is a matter for the HSE and has been forwarded to the Executive for Direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: Health Service Executive employees will be entitled to apply for the early retirement scheme outlined in the 7 April, 2009 Budget. The scheme is being finalised at present and a copy of the circular, detailing the way in which the scheme will operate, will be provided to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: The issue of screening at airports has been considered by the National Public Health Emergency Team on the basis of advice provided to it by the Pandemic Influenza Expert Group and has decided not to introduce screening at this time. The matter is however being reviewed on a daily basis. Health notices at Airports and Ports are in place.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive (HSE) established an Orthodontic Review Group in 2006. One of the terms of reference for the group was to review the recommendations contained in the Joint Oireachtas Committee Reports on the Orthodontic Service in Ireland (February, 2002 and June, 2005). The Review Group's report was approved by the HSE's Management Team and published 2007. Therefore, the...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 May 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 — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 to 212, inclusive, together. As the matters raised by the Deputy relate to service issues they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: In order to implement savings measures on public service numbers, the Government has decided that, with effect from 27 March 2009 to end 2010, no post in the public sector, however arising, may be filled by recruitment, promotion, or payment of an allowance for the performance of duties at a higher grade. The decision also applies to temporary appointments on a fixed-term basis and to the...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 May 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 — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: The management of out-patient waiting lists is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 216 and 285 together. The Health (Amendment) Act 2005 and the subsequent Health (Charges for In-Patient Services) Regulations 2005 and the (Health Charges for In-patient Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 provide the legislative basis for the imposition of long stay charges. The legislation provides for two different classes of person for the purpose of...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 May 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 (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.