Results 24,921-24,940 of 46,014 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (10 Jul 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: Orthodontic Services Provision (10 Jul 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: Speech and Language Therapy Data (10 Jul 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: Health Care Professionals (10 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: For employment in the HSE, Health Care Assistants are required to hold the FETAC/QQI Health Care Support Level 5, Major Award. This broad training base provides an education in person centred care as well as a wide variety of aspects in patient care. Health Care Assistants perform a significant role as part of the multi disciplinary team in various services throughout the HSE. Health...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Jul 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: Health Care Policy (10 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: A new National Oral Health Policy is currently being finalised and I expect it will be published later this year. The aim of the policy is to develop a model of care that will enable preventative approaches to be prioritised, improve access, and support interventions appropriate to current and future oral health needs. The development of the policy has involved a number of working groups and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (10 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, in accordance with the 2013 Act. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. The 2013 Act does not give the Minister for Health any powers in this regard. The HSE does not require approval or consent from the Minister or Government when making a reimbursement decision....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (10 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: In relation to the particular queries raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (10 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the health care infrastructure estate and equipment, my Department has asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (10 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of healthcare infrastructure projects, my Department has asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (10 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: My colleague, the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation recognises the fact that there are pressures in the labour market and has asked her Department to review the policies underpinning the current employment permits system. The report of the review group is due shortly. Following on from this Report, it is expected that a review of the ineligible and eligible list of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (10 Jul 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. As Minister for Health, I do not have any statutory power or function in relation to the reimbursement of medicines. The Act specifies the criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. In line with the 2013 Act,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Jul 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (10 Jul 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 Ireland the majority of patients’ access medicines through the publicly funded Community Drug Schemes. In line with the Health (Pricing and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (10 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 693 and 695 together. The Health Act 1970 (as amended) provides that all people ordinarily resident in the country are entitled, subject to certain charges, to public in-patient hospital services including consultant services and to public out-patient hospital services. Under the Health (Amendment) Act 2013, a person who has been referred to a hospital for an...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments Services (10 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: The establishment of Hospital Groups has enabled a better configuration of hospital services with benefits relating to safety, quality, access, cost and sustainable medical staffing. The structure ensures that Hospitals working together in a Group will be able to support each other, providing a stronger role for smaller hospitals in delivering less complex care, and ensuring that those...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Jul 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (10 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.
- Business of Dáil (5 Jul 2018)
Simon Harris: There is a vote. How is that a dictatorship?