Results 35,481-35,500 of 46,232 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Data (7 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (7 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 550 to 552, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (7 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 553 to 55, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (7 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 556 to 559, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (7 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 560 to 562, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (7 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: In relation 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: Health Services Data (7 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: There is a commitment in the Program for Partnership Government to build the capacity for our Emergency and Acute Services. The Government has agreed to a timely review of the management, operation and funding of Medical Assessment Units (MAUs) which provide a safe and local alternative to EDs, but usually operate within limited hours and 5 days a week. This review will be conducted with a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (7 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 566, 567 and 575 to 577, inclusive, together. I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (7 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: I am informed by the HSE that the estimated full year cost of abolishing prescription charges is €120m. The estimated full year cost of reducing the charge for the over 70s is €12m. Therefore, taking account of the reduction in the charge for over 70s which has been introduced on an administrative basis from 1 March, the additional cost of abolishing the charge is approximately...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Data (7 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: Regulations were signed on 5th May 2016 which provide for the introduction of the new Rural Practice Support Framework (RPSF), which includes improved qualifying criteria for rural support and an increase in the financial allowance from €16,216.07 to €20,000 per annum. The Regulations also revise the list of Special Items of Service, which are made available to patients under...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (7 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: In relation to this particular query, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Data (7 Mar 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: Health Services Data (7 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (7 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 579 and 580 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (7 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (7 Mar 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: Medical Card Eligibility (7 Mar 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 Health Service...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Mar 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: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (7 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines in the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In reaching its decision, the HSE examines all the evidence which may be relevant, in its view, for the decision (including information submitted by the company). It will take into account...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (7 Mar 2017)
Simon Harris: In relation to the particular queries raised, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.