Results 22,001-22,020 of 46,014 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transfers (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. The National...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (4 Dec 2018)
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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. In line with the 2013 Act, if a company would like a medicine to be reimbursed by the HSE pursuant to the community drugs schemes, the company...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Data (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of healthcare infrastructure projects and healthcare services, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Infectious Diseases (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borelliosis) is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. The infection is generally mild affecting only the skin but can occasionally be more severe and highly debilitating. Lyme Disease is the commonest cause of tick-borne infection in Europe. Lyme disease was made statutorily notifiable in Ireland by the Infectious...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Commissions of Investigation (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: The work of the Farrelly Commission of Investigation is ongoing. On 15 May 2018 I agreed to a twelve extension to the Farrelly Commission to complete and submit its phase 1 final report. In granting the extension, I requested that two further interim reports be provided in September 2018 and January 2019. These interim reports are to include a report on the Commission's progress to date and a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 451 to 454, inclusive, together. As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: As the Deputy may be aware, information relating to closed beds is collated at a particular date in time. The number of beds closed can fluctuate greatly over time due to, amongst other reasons, on-going refurbishment, maintenance work and infection control measures. In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Waiting Times (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: I wish to acknowledge the distress overcrowded Emergency Departments (EDs) cause to patients, their families and frontline staff working in very challenging working conditions in hospitals throughout the country. Reflecting the demographic pressures associated with the growth in our aging population, this year has been characterised by high demand for unscheduled care, particularly among...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 462 and 464 together. As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: The long-term strategy to develop sustainable scoliosis services from 2018 has been prioritised by the Department and the HSE. The Children's Hospital Group, with the additional €9 million provided to the HSE in 2018, has continued to progress the move toward the implementation of a long-term sustainable and safe paediatric orthopaedic service, including scoliosis services for children...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: Good practice around the management of hospital waiting lists recommends periodic validation of waiting lists. Validation is the process whereby hospital administration contacts patients on waiting lists at pre-planned intervals during the year to ensure that patients are ready, willing, suitable and available to attend a hospital appointment or wish to be removed. Importantly, the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (4 Dec 2018)
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: Primary Care Services Provision (4 Dec 2018)
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: Audiology Services Data (4 Dec 2018)
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: Primary Care Services Provision (4 Dec 2018)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.