Results 21,241-21,260 of 46,575 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: In relation to the specific question posed on costs, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to provide this information directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: The estimated full year cost of abolishing the prescription charge is €94 million.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for it to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Strategy Implementation (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: Implementation of the National Maternity Strategy - Creating A Better Future Together 2016 - 2026 - is being led by the National Women & Infants Health Programme. To this end, the Programme has developed a detailed Implementation Plan. The Strategy will be implemented on a phased basis over the coming years and the funding requirement will vary from year to year. In that context, the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Data (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: The estimated full year cost of reducing the Drugs Payment Scheme monthly threshold to €100 is €20 million.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Staff (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Staff (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Physiotherapy Provision (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Staff (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of acute services, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: The State Claims Agency has a statutory remit to manage personal injury claims, including claims in respect of clinical negligence, on behalf of Delegated State Authorities (DSA’s) including the Health Service Executive. The State Claims Agency can only comment on the liability of the State as a Defendant. Regarding CervicalCheck cases, I have been informed by the State Claims Agency...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: The Deputy's question relates to the limitations of screening, as well as of audit and review, as set out in the report of Dr Gabriel Scally. Screening tests are a balance of sensitivity and specificity and therefore include both false negative and false positive results which could affect the screening outcome and treatment of a person who may or who may not have a disease. False negatives...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to introduce HPV testing as the primary screening method for the prevention of cervical cancer as soon as possible. The HPV test is a more accurate testing mechanism than liquid-based cytology, which is the current testing mechanism, and its use will result in fewer false negative results, though it will not eliminate them completely. Its introduction is in line with...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts Data (30 Jan 2019)
Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of healthcare capital projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.