Results 33,801-33,820 of 46,197 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (18 May 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cyber Security Policy (18 May 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cyber Security Policy (18 May 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Contracts (18 May 2017)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Contracts (18 May 2017)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Incidence (18 May 2017)
Simon Harris: The latest available data which compares ovarian cancer survival in Ireland to other countries around the world is the CONCORD-2 study, which was published in 2014. For the period studied, 1995-2009, patients with ovarian cancer in Ireland had an average five year survival rate of 30%, the lowest of all the EU and OECD countries included in the study. However, survival rates for ovarian...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 May 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 229, 230, 240 and 241 together. I have formally approved the deployment of a mobile cath lab at UHW for a specific period during 2017. As recommended by the Herity report, an additional €500,000 has been allocated to the hospital for 2017. I have asked the HSE to maximise the benefit for patients from that funding, in respect of both additional...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cyber Security Policy (18 May 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cyber Security Policy (18 May 2017)
Simon Harris: Within the HSE the Office of the Chief Information Officer has responsibility for information security, information governance and cyber prevention across the HSE including HSE acute hospitals and Community Health Organisations and regularly inform all business units users within the HSE on information security issues and best practice. Along with managing the HSE's own ICT estate and assets...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Property Transfers (18 May 2017)
Simon Harris: My Department has not transferred buildings or equipment worth in excess of €10,000 to a religious order or body or a voluntary body. In relation to the Health Service Executive and agencies under its remit the information sought will take some time to collate and my Department will liaise with the HSE in this regard. However, it is important to note that building works and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (18 May 2017)
Simon Harris: My Private Office has confirmed that the correspondence referred to by the Deputy, which is dated 12 May, has been received. The letter is being processed and a reply will issue shortly.
- Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Second Stage (17 May 2017)
Simon Harris: I thank Senator Wilson. I will begin by thanking Senator Reilly for introducing this important Bill. I share his desire to ensure that people with autism have access to the supports they require to enable them to achieve their full potential and maximise their independence, including living as independently as possible. I welcome those who have joined us in the Gallery, are following...
- Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Second Stage (17 May 2017)
Simon Harris: I thank the Senator.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (17 May 2017)
Simon Harris: Officials in my Department are currently drafting the General Scheme of legislative provisions on assisted human reproduction (AHR) and associated research, which will include provisions relating to surrogacy. It is envisaged that the General Scheme will be completed by the end of June 2017. Once the General Scheme has been completed, a memo will be submitted for Government approval, and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (17 May 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: Hospital Appointments Status (17 May 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: Infectious Disease Incidence (17 May 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209 to 211, inclusive, together. Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borreliosis) is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans by bites from ticks infected with the bacteria. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) of the HSE has extensive information concerning Lyme disease on its website...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (17 May 2017)
Simon Harris: My Department did not rent any car parking spaces in the years concerned. If we do require any additional parking for any particular purpose, the Department would request the Office of Public Works to provide same.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Agencies Expenditure (17 May 2017)
Simon Harris: The Department does not routinely compile or hold information in relation to rental of car park spaces for agencies under the aegis of the Department and the Deputy should contact the relevant CEO/Director/Chairperson. I have referred the question to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy in relation to its expenditure on car parking from 2011.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (17 May 2017)
Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...