Results 23,001-23,020 of 40,330 for speaker:Leo Varadkar
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: Screening for colorectal cancer under the BowelScreen programme was introduced nationally in November 2012. The aim of the programme is to increase early detection of these cancers in order to achieve better outcomes for patients. Screening is offered to men and women aged 60 to 69 years. It was initially conducted on a three year round, with completion of the first round at the end of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: Eculizumab (Soliris®) is an ultra-orphan medicine manufactured by Alexion Pharma and licensed for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal haemaglobinurea (PNH) and atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome (aHUS). Reimbursement support is provided for these two indications, for which the European Medicines Agency has completed assessments in relation to safety and efficacy. The drug is not...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: 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 (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Remuneration (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: I understand that the Deputy’s question relates to Multi Task Attendants. The Haddington Road Agreement provided for the introduction of an initiative to recruit intern Health Care Assistants, Multi Task Attendants and other support grades on a 2 year programme, to be employed at 85% of the first point of Band 3 salary in year 1, progressing to 90% of same in year 2. The Lansdowne Road...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: Long waiting times for scoliosis surgery are unacceptable and I have been clear in my determination that these waiting times are reduced, through additional resources and capacity. Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin is the largest provider of scoliosis surgery for children and young people. Funding was allocated in 2015 for additional consultant posts including two...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Insurance Costs (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: Part 6 of the Health Act 2007 (Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres for Older People) Regulations 2013 stipulates that registered providers of nursing home care are required to effect a contract of insurance against injury to residents. They may also insure against other risks, such as loss or damage to a resident’s property, at their discretion. The Department of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: My office has no record of having received a request for a meeting from this particular group. If the group submits a meeting request to my office, it will be considered in line with normal procedures.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Provision (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: As the issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the HSE to look into the particular matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: 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 Appointments Administration (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: 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 Appointments Administration (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: 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 scheduling...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: 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 scheduling...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: 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: Disability Allowance Payments (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (22 Mar 2016)
Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.