Results 29,481-29,500 of 46,095 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (13 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (13 Dec 2017)
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 scheduling...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (13 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have referred this query to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: European Medicines Agency (13 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: In October 2016, the Government decided to promote Dublin as the new location for the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The Irish offer was developed by a cross-sectoral working group led by my Department, with colleagues from the Department of the Taoiseach and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, as well as representatives from the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), IDA...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 248 and 360 together. I, my Department, and an agency under the remit of my Department have received correspondence from the person concerned and have been copied in on related correspondence submitted to other Departments and agencies. My Department and an agency under the remit of my Department are taking action on foot of the correspondence received.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is the competent authority for the regulation of medicines in Ireland. The HPRA has stated that Hormonal Pregnancy Tests (HPTs) such as Primodos and Duogynon were never authorised (i.e. licensed) for use in Ireland. However, it is understood that Duogynon was available in Ireland up to the 1970s, with distribution discontinued in 1978....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Narcolepsy Issues (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: Work is under way on the setting up a Centre of Excellence for Narcolepsy based in St. James’s Hospital for patients with all forms of narcolepsy in adults and in children transitioning from the paediatric services. Funding for the infrastructure, staffing and recruitment for this centre is being considered as part of the overall 2018 service plan process.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: The HSE has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (12 Dec 2017)
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 Consultant Recruitment (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: Enquiries have been made with the HSE who have indicated that they are in contact with this person and their family and I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Deputy may be aware that the HSE provides advice on their website: for people who may have concerns regarding persons with suicidal tendencies. The HSE advises that where...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Dec 2017)
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 Staff Data (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: In response 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: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: In response 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: Emergency Departments Closures (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Dec 2017)
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 scheduling...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 265 and 266 together. As these are service matters, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Civil Registration Service (12 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: The Civil Registration Service is operated by the Health Service Executive on behalf of the General Register Office under the aegis of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. I have referred your question to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to you.