Results 19,901-19,920 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (4 Nov 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 — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (4 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: In his Supplementary Budget Statement of 7 April 2009, the Minister for Finance announced that he would make available three schemes to reduce the number of public sector employees in the wider public sector. The Minister for Finance stated that at that time that the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement would be the only scheme providing for early retirement in the public sector....
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Nov 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 (4 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (4 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: The Government is committed to ensuring delivery of the best quality health services possible, in an effective and efficient way. Ensuring patient safety is of paramount importance, so that people can have confidence in the services and that the best possible patient outcomes can be achieved. The HSE commissioned Horwath Consulting Ireland, in association with Teamwork Management Services,...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 191 and 192 together. The approved budget for the Health Group of votes for 2009 amounts to â¬15,468.546 million. This comprises â¬14,599.588 million for the Health Service Executive vote, â¬480.040 million for the Department of Health and Children vote, which includes funding for a range of health agencies, and â¬388.918 million for the Office of the...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Nov 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 (4 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 195 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (4 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: As the Deputy's question relates to the operation of the National Treatment Purchase Fund, my Department has asked the Chief Executive of the Fund to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to the information requested.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Nov 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 (4 Nov 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 — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (4 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: The Irish Medicines Board (IMB) is responsible for monitoring national and international emerging evidence about vaccine safety. All medicines and vaccines that are authorized for use in Ireland must first be tested in clinical trials. The products are only authorised if they are deemed to be of acceptable quality, safety and efficacy. The benefits must always outweigh the risks before the...
- Written Answers — Pharmacy Services: Pharmacy Services (4 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: I met the Irish Pharmacy Union on 8 October to discuss the development of pharmacy services in the future. I have also undertaken to engage with the Union as appropriate regarding the impact of the Regulations under the Financial Emergency in the Public Interest Act 2009. This is part of the review process as required under Section 13 of the Act which requires a review of the impact of the...
- Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (4 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 and 206 together. Health Care Associated Infections (HCAIs) continue to be a challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. Ireland is not unique in this regard and tackling HCAIs here continues to be a priority for the government and for the Health Service Executive (HSE). In March 2007, the HSE launched a National Infection Control Action Plan. An...
- Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (4 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: The fundamental objective of Government health policy continues to be to maximise the health status of the population. The Government is committed to ensuring quality health services delivered efficiently and effectively. Ensuring patient safety is paramount, so that people can have confidence in the services and that the best possible patient outcomes are achieved. The HSE has commissioned...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: I take it that the Deputy is referring to the Adelaide and Meath Hospital incorporating the National Children's Hospital, Tallaght (AMiNCH). As these are service issues, the Health Service Executive has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: Radiotherapy services will transfer from St. Luke's to St James's Hospital and Beaumont Hospital as part of the implementation of the National Plan for Radiation Oncology. The decision is based on expert advice and is designed to ensure that radiation oncology is integrated with all other aspects of cancer care, including surgery and medical oncology. This is in line with best international...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Nov 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.