Results 26,561-26,580 of 46,575 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Issues (24 May 2018)
Simon Harris: The question refers to a Judgement given by the European Court of Justice and I cannot speculate on its possible relevance to litigation in Ireland. I cannot comment on individual cases or matters that are the subject of litigation but I can provide background information on this litigation and clarify matters that are already in the public domain. As of 9 May 2018, legal...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 May 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: Hospital Appointments Status (24 May 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 Services Provision (24 May 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: Health Screening Programmes (24 May 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: Health Services Provision (24 May 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: Health Services Provision (24 May 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: Emergency Departments Data (24 May 2018)
Simon Harris: 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: Medical Card Data (24 May 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 147 and 148 together. Based on the HSE's figures for the 1st May 2018, 1,587,447 persons currently hold a medical card (of which 137,313 are cards awarded on a discretionary basis) and 496,583 persons currently hold a GP visit card (of which 174,448 are cards awarded on a discretionary basis). It should be noted that the Primary Care Reimbursement Service in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (24 May 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 (24 May 2018)
Simon Harris: In relation to the number of operations and procedures that were cancelled or postponed in each public hospital to date in 2018, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (24 May 2018)
Simon Harris: In relation to the number of operations and procedures that were cancelled or postponed in each voluntary hospital to date in 2018, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (24 May 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (24 May 2018)
Simon Harris: 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (24 May 2018)
Simon Harris: Medicines play a vital role in improving the health of Irish patients. Securing access to existing and new and innovative medicines is a key health service objective. However, the challenge is to do this in a safe and sustainable manner. Treatment must be appropriate and proportionate and clinical decision-making, such as prescribing, should be based on both patient needs and sound medical...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (24 May 2018)
Simon Harris: My Office has been in contact with MS Ireland regarding their request and have scheduled a meeting for early June.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 May 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 Waiting Lists (23 May 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: Health Services (23 May 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 130 and 133 together. As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 May 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 131 and 132 together. In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.