Results 28,801-28,820 of 46,095 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (30 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (30 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (30 Jan 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: HSE Staff Recruitment (30 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (30 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (30 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 383 to 385, inclusive, and 410 to 412, inclusive, together. Vaccination is regarded as one of the safest and most cost-effective of all health care interventions. The seasonal influenza immunisation campaign is one of the cornerstones of the HSE’s Winter Initiative Plan. The HSE launched their influenza immunisation campaign for winter 2017-18 on 2...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (30 Jan 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: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (30 Jan 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: Drugs Payment Scheme (30 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (30 Jan 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 Data (30 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (30 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Investigations (30 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to reply to you on this issue as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (30 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (30 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware, under existing legislation, medical practitioners who wish to prescribe cannabis for medical use may apply for a licence to do so. The Chief Medical Officer has advised that the granting of such a licence must be premised on an appropriate application being submitted to the Department of Health, which is endorsed by a consultant who is responsible for the management...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (30 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: In March, following the publication of the Health Products Regulatory Authority’s report ‘Cannabis for Medical Use – A Scientific Review’, I established an Expert Reference Group to advise on the development of a Cannabis for Medical Use Access Programme, for patients with certain medical conditions which have failed to respond to all standard treatments. The...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (30 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: As the Deputy is aware it is the decision of a clinician, in consultation with their patient, to prescribe or not prescribe a particular treatment, including cannabis for medical use, for a patient under their care. As Minister for Health I have no role in this clinical decision-making process. Under the Misuse of Drugs Act an Irish registered doctor, wishing to prescribe cannabis treatment...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (30 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: I have been assured that the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) is committed to improving its services for all stakeholders. In that regard I am advised that an online portal has been developed for applicants seeking Recognised Institution status and this will significantly aid in the communication and interactions between PHECC and prospective applicants. I understand that...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (30 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (30 Jan 2018)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.