Results 29,681-29,700 of 46,095 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Strategy (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: As indicated in my original reply on 15 November, I was advised by the HSE that while the maternity unit at University Hospital Galway had been experiencing staffing difficulties, the ultrasound scanning service remained in place. I understand that the HSE replied to you on November 29th; however, given your further queries, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly with the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: There are no plans to introduce a mandatory school vaccination programme as Ireland's vaccination programmes operate on a voluntary basis. Uptake rates for most childhood vaccinations currently approximate the 95% target level, at 94.6% for the 6-in-1 vaccine and 92.2% for the MMR. Continued promotion of the benefits of vaccination and factual information on the vaccine itself and the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (5 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: Hospital Appointments Status (5 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: Hospital Appointments Status (5 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: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (5 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: Drugs Payment Scheme Threshold (5 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: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Staff (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Physiotherapy Staff (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Staff (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Funding (5 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 Accommodation Provision (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Transfers (5 Dec 2017)
Simon Harris: In relation to the query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage (30 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: It is just how I look.
- Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage (30 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: It is regulated.
- Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage (30 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: It is not public money.
- Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage (30 Nov 2017)
Simon Harris: It will be published.