Results 29,601-29,620 of 46,095 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (6 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 and 168 together. As these questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for them to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 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 (6 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. In relation to the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (6 Dec 2017)
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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (6 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: General Practitioner Services (6 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (6 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I am aware of the petition referred to by the Deputy regarding GP out of hours services in North Wicklow. I recognise the need for an improved out of hours service for North Wicklow which can provide the appropriate level of cover for the population of the area. The development of such a service would allow GPs to participate fully in the provision of an integrated healthcare system providing...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (6 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 Accommodation Provision (6 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: Medical Card Eligibility (6 Dec 2017)
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 Administration (6 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (6 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: The Department published a progress report on the National Rare Disease Plan in February 2017 and it is available on the Department’s website at: . It provides an update on all 48 recommendations as outlined in the Plan and progress to date. One of the principal recommendations in the Plan was the establishment of a National Clinical Programme for Rare Diseases which is responsible...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Question Heading for question(s) 186 (6 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: Question Heading for question(s) 187 (6 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Question Heading for question(s) 188,189,195,196,197,198 (6 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 188, 189, and 195 to 198, inclusive, together. The HSE-Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is a specialist agency for the surveillance of communicable diseases. It works in partnership with health service providers and similar organisations in Ireland and around the world, to provide the best possible information for the control and prevention of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Question Heading for question(s) 190 (6 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: Question Heading for question(s) 191 (6 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: Health capital funding was outlined in the recently published Public Service Estimates for 2018 and the HSE is currently developing its Capital Plan for 2018 - 2021. The Government is also preparing a new 10 year National Investment Plan for the period 2018-2027, which is expected to be published by the end of the year alongside and in support of the forthcoming new National Planning...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (6 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: General Practitioner Services (6 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Infectious Disease Epidemics (6 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 188, 189, and 195 to 198, inclusive, together. The HSE-Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is a specialist agency for the surveillance of communicable diseases. It works in partnership with health service providers and similar organisations in Ireland and around the world, to provide the best possible information for the control and prevention of...