Results 2,881-2,900 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (28 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: The employee referred to is a member of the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme. Subject to certain conditions early retirement on the ground of ill health is permitted under the scheme rules. A pension and lump sum, calculated in the same way as retirement on age grounds will be paid immediately at retirement provided the member has a minimum of 5 years reckonable service. In...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Misuse of Drugs: Misuse of Drugs (28 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: The substances currently being sold in head shops which are due to be declared controlled substances under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 include: synthetic cannabinoids (SPICE products) benzylpiperazine (BZP) derivatives mephedrone, methylone and related cathinones GBL and 1,4 BD The substance mentioned by the Deputy is not among the list of substances that are to be placed under control....
- Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (28 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: Under the 1970 Health Act, the Health Service Executive may arrange for the supply, without charge, of medicines and medical and surgical appliances to people with specified conditions, for the treatment of that condition, through the Long Term Illness Scheme (LTI). The LTI does not cover GP fees or hospital co-payments. The conditions are: mental handicap, mental illness (for people under...
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (28 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I regret that due to industrial action I am not in a position to provide a substantive response to your Parliamentary Question. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. However, I would like to advise the Deputy that the scheduling of patients for hospital treatment is a matter for the consultant concerned in each case and is determined on the basis of clinical need. Should the patient's...
- Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (28 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: A total of 747 Parliamentary Questions were taken by my Department during the period from 3rd March 2010 to 22nd April 2010. Of these, 534 (71.5%) have not been answered due to industrial action by certain staff both within my Department and the Health Service Executive.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (28 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: Subject to overall parameters set by Government, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has responsibility for determining the composition of its staffing complement. In that regard, it is a matter for the Executive to manage and deploy its human resources to best meet the requirements of its Annual Service Plan for the delivery of health and personal social services to the public. I wish to...
- Written Answers — Misuse of Drugs: Misuse of Drugs (27 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 150, 179, 196, 197 and 204 together. In the light of the health risks associated with some of the products being sold in so-called 'head shops', the Government has agreed to the introduction of regulations under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 which will introduce controls on a range of substances which are currently on sale in head shops. The substances...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: A new ward block to replace existing accommodation is being developed at the hospital. This facility will provide single room en-suite inpatient accommodation (100 rooms) and a dedicated day unit for people with CF, including 10 single day treatment rooms with en-suite sanitary facilities. Tenders for this development are currently under consideration. It is estimated that the...