Results 23,881-23,900 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — National Cancer Registry: National Cancer Registry (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: The National Cancer Registry has statutory responsibility for the collation and analysis of data on incidence and prevalence of cancer in Ireland. My Department has, therefore, asked the director of the National Cancer Registry to investigate the matter and reply directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — National Cancer Registry: National Cancer Registry (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: The health board or authority in the area in which the cancer cluster is suspected to exist is responsible for investigating the existence of such clusters. Statistical and epidemiological protocols have been devised to assist in the evaluation of small-area clusters. I understand this investigation would draw upon information sources such as the National Cancer Registry, HIPE data of local...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: I understand the Mid-Western Health Board has issued a response to the Deputy dated 22 November 2004.
- Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: As the Deputy will be aware, the provision of health services in Enniscorthy is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply direct to him as a matter of urgency.
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: The Medical Council is the statutory body established to provide for the registration and control of persons engaged in the practice of medicine under the Medical Practitioners Act 1978. Doctors practising medicine should be registered with the Medical Council. Persons who avail of the services of doctors performing cosmetic procedures should endeavour to seek the services of reputable...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: Eligibility for health services in Ireland is primarily based on residency and means. Under the Health Act 1970, determination of eligibility for medical cards is the responsibility of the chief executive officer of the appropriate health board other than for persons aged seventy years and over, who are automatically eligible for a medical card. Medical cards are issued to persons who, in the...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: Responsibility for the provision of hospital services in the eastern region rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the regional chief executive of the authority to examine the issue raised and to reply to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: As the Deputy is aware the issues of taxation, social insurance and levies are dealt with in the context of budget day announcements and as such are a matter for the Minister for Finance.
- Written Answers — Cancer Treatment Services: Cancer Treatment Services (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: Since 1997, there has been a cumulative additional investment of approximately â¬57 million in the development of appropriate treatment and care services in the Southern Health Board region for people with cancer. The investment has enabled the funding of ten additional consultant posts together with support staff in key areas such as medical oncology, haematology, radiation oncology and...
- Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: The provision of orthodontic services is the statutory responsibility of the health boards in the first instance. The aim of my Department is to develop the treatment capacity of orthodontics in a sustainable way over the longer term. Given the potential level of demand for orthodontic services, the provision of those services will continue to be based on prioritisation of cases based on...
- Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: The number and extent of injuries associated with the use of the leisure facility as described by the Deputy did not feature in my discussions with the agencies I have met in the context of improving the delivery of emergency services.
- Written Answers — Hospital Charges: Hospital Charges (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: Information on the number of persons taken to court for non-payment of hospital bills and the amount of unpaid accounts written off as bad debts are monitored and under the direct responsibility of the relevant health board or authority. Accordingly, my Department has referred the Deputy's question to the chief executive officer of the Eastern Regional Health Authority and requested that he...
- Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: The provision of orthodontic services is the statutory responsibility of the health boards and authority in the first instance. The aim of my Department is to develop the treatment capacity of orthodontics in a sustainable way over the longer term. I am pleased to advise the Deputy that a number of measures have been adopted to improve orthodontic services on a national basis. The grade of...
- Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: An EU directive on standards of quality and safety of human tissues and cells was adopted on 31 March 2004. The directive sets minimum standards on the donation, procurement, testing, processing, storage and distribution of human tissues and cells for human applications. The directive must be transposed in member states by 6 April 2006. Transposition will give Ireland a framework on which to...
- Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: The provision of orthodontic services in County Kerry is the statutory responsibility of the Southern Health Board in the first instance. Orthodontic information by county is not routinely collected by my Department. Therefore, the chief executive officer of the Southern Health Board has been requested to provide the information requested directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: As the Deputy is aware, responsibility for the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons in County Kerry rests with the Southern Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.
- Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: The provision of orthodontic services is the statutory responsibility of the health boards and health authority in the first instance. The aim of my Department is to develop the treatment capacity of orthodontics in a sustainable way over the longer term. I am pleased to advise the Deputy that a number of measures have been adopted to improve orthodontic services on a national basis. The...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: The provision of hospital services for people living in County Mayo is a matter for the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate this case and to reply directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: As the Deputy is aware, my Department is committed to the preparation of new legislation to update and codify the entire legal framework for eligibility and entitlements in regard to health services. The health strategy, Quality and Fairness; A Health System for You, acknowledges the need to clarify and simplify eligibility arrangements and sets down a commitment to introduce new legislation...
- Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (23 Nov 2004)
Mary Harney: The Deloitte and Touche consultancy review of governance and accountability mechanisms in the general medical services schemes was received by my Department in February 2003. While the review was being considered by officials in my Department, the commission on financial management and control systems in the health service published the Brennan report and the audit of structures and functions...