Results 20,701-20,720 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: The number of persons with a medical card in December 2004 was 1,148,914 and the number of persons with a medical card in October 2005 was 1,149,418. The number of persons aged over 70 with a medical card in December 2004 was 316,928 and the number of persons over 70 with a medical card in October 2005 was 325,654.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: Employment information is collected by my Department every quarter on the basis of grade and employing agency and does not include any data on a programme by programme basis as requested by the Deputy. However, employment growth in each of the grade categories of health service staff on the basis of employing authority that is, the Health Service Executive, intellectual disability services...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social 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 executive to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social 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 executive to arrange to have these matters investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social 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 executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social 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 executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social 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 executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social 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 executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social 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 executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: The purpose of the consolidated pay scales issued by my Department is to show the nationally approved pay scales for recognised grades within the public health service. The appointment of Health Service Executive staff and their terms and conditions are matters for the executive itself in the first instance in the overall context of the provisions of the Health Act 2004 and national policies...

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social 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 executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social 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 executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question, regarding the number of children under orthodontic treatment, relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social 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 executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social 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 executive to arrange to have this case investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: The process by which a person is appointed to a State board reflects the conditions for appointment laid down in the relevant statutory instrument establishing the board. When making such appointments, I must have due regard to the nature of the work of the board and the consequent requirement for any appointee to hold the necessary skills and expertise required to discharge the functions of...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: I am satisfied that the Health Service Executive materials are not misleading. For instance, the public poster, Anyone can catch the flu!, clearly states: Over 65s and younger people with chronic diseases are especially vulnerable. The vaccine is free to these groups. GPs charge a consultation fee to those without a medical card. The leaflet with frequently asked questions states that the...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: Applications for GP visit cards are assessed by the Health Service Executive, HSE, with reference to the national income assessment guidelines which I have established in agreement with the executive. The Deputy will be aware that I have made a number of changes to enable a greater number of people, particularly families with children, to qualify for these cards. All persons assessed as...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (8 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department will request the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Civil Registration: Civil Registration (3 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: The administration of civil registration is statutorily a matter for an tArd Chláraitheoir, Registrar General, of births, marriages and deaths. I have made inquiries with an tArd Chláraitheoir and the position is as set out beneath. Statutory provision for the late registration of deaths is made under the Births and Deaths Registration Act (Ireland) 1880 and regulations made thereunder....

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (3 Nov 2005)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social 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 executive to arrange to have this case investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.