Results 27,521-27,540 of 46,081 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter relating to the HSE's safeguarding structures it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 449 and 450 together. In relation to the particular query raised, I have asked the HSE to provide the information sought by the Deputy and I will forward this information to him as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (27 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: As the queries raised by the Deputy relate to a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (22 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: The HSE's Expert Group on Medical Need and Medical Card Eligibility examined the issue of awarding medical cards on the basis of illness and concluded that it was not feasible, desirable, nor ethically justifiable to list medical conditions in priority order for medical card eligibility. The Expert Group also concluded that a person’s means should remain the main qualifier for a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (22 Mar 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: Hospitals Funding (22 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: The allocation and prioritisation of capital funding is a matter for the Health Service Executive. On receipt of the Deputy's correspondence, a report was requested from the Executive in relation to the matters raised. I have again now asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (22 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter concerning an individual, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Car Park Charges (22 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: Earlier this month, I requested that the HSE to carry out a review of hospital car parking charges, with the aim of establishing clear national guidelines on this area. I expect that this review will be done quite quickly and I anticipate that the outcome will result in a more compassionate and fairer approach to parking charges which will see the financial...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (22 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: The HSE's Expert Group on Medical Need and Medical Card Eligibility examined the issue of awarding medical cards on the basis of illness and concluded that it was not feasible, desirable, nor ethically justifiable to list medical conditions in priority order for medical card eligibility. The Expert Group also concluded that a person’s means should remain the main qualifier for a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (22 Mar 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: Medical Card Administration (22 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive (HSE) National Medical Card Unit (NMCU) has responsibility over the management of staffing levels to ensure sufficient medical card turnaround times. A key performance indicator within the NMCU is the processing of Medical Card and GP Visit Card applications within 15 working days of receipt of application. The HSE has advised that the NMCU are...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (22 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: The Long Term Illness (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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Appointments to State Boards (22 Mar 2018)
Simon Harris: The establishment of seven Hospital Groups, initially on a non-statutory administrative basis, is designed to deliver improved patient/service user outcomes and experience, ensure effective corporate and clinical governance and support provision of integrated care. The expertise, knowledge and experience of Hospital Group Board Members is an essential aspect of supporting Hospital Groups in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Mar 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: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Mar 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: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Mar 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: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Mar 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: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Mar 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: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Mar 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...