Results 27,121-27,140 of 46,081 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (17 Apr 2018)
Simon Harris: All products containing tobacco are harmful. Smoking is the greatest single cause of preventable illness and premature death in Ireland, killing almost 6,000 people a year. The primary objectives set out in the Tobacco Free Ireland (2013) policy documentare to denormalise smoking and to protect children from the dangers of tobacco consumption. Tobacco Free Ireland sets a target...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (17 Apr 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: Hospital Staff Data (17 Apr 2018)
Simon Harris: Public hospital services in Ireland are provided by the HSE and are organised into seven Hospital Groups. The services delivered include inpatient scheduled care, unscheduled/emergency care, maternity services, outpatient and diagnostic services. A wide range of emergency, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation services are provided in Ireland's public hospitals. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (17 Apr 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Apr 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: General Practitioner Contracts (17 Apr 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 661 and 662 together. The Government is committed to delivering more non-acute care within the primary care sector, so that better care close to home can be provided for communities around the country. General Practitioners play an important role in the primary care system. It is generally accepted that there is a need to modernise the current GMS...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Data (17 Apr 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 663 to 674, inclusive, and 684 to 686, inclusive, together. As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (17 Apr 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (17 Apr 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (17 Apr 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (17 Apr 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 Waiting Lists (17 Apr 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: Occupational Therapy (17 Apr 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: Hospital Services (17 Apr 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (17 Apr 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 Staff (17 Apr 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Apr 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 (17 Apr 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: Hospital Appointments Status (17 Apr 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (17 Apr 2018)
Simon Harris: The LTI Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). The conditions covered by the LTI are: acute leukaemia; mental handicap; cerebral palsy; mental illness (in a person under 16); cystic fibrosis; multiple sclerosis; diabetes insipidus; muscular dystrophies; diabetes mellitus; parkinsonism; epilepsy; phenylketonuria; haemophilia; spina bifida;...