Results 36,701-36,720 of 46,197 for speaker:Simon Harris

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (25 Jan 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: Health Services Provision (25 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of health care projects. Therefore the Executive has been requested to reply directly to you on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (25 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE National Service Plan 2016 committed to the planning and development of equitable access to antenatal anomaly screening in all maternity units in the context of emerging maternity networks. In addition, the National Maternity Strategy is clear that all women must have equal access to standardised ultrasound services. The Strategy will be implemented on a phased basis over the coming...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Expenditure (25 Jan 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: Disease Incidence (25 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The National Clinical Programmes for Diabetes and Paediatrics estimate that the total child and adolescent population with type 1 diabetes in Ireland was approximately 2,700 in 2015. The prevalence of diabetes in Ireland is estimated to be approximately 5% of the adult population. There are approximately 190,000 adults with diabetes in the Republic of Ireland of which some 30,000 have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (25 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219, 220, 221 and 222 together. I wish to inform the Deputy that I have not received the correspondence referred to regarding bus and cab operators in County Louth. 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: Hospital Services (25 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The report of the HSE Serious Incident Management Team published last week outlines the look-back process and actions taken by the HSE following the identification of probable missed cancers at Wexford General Hospital. In line with good practice, an external review will now be undertaken as a follow-up to the Serious Incident Management Team report. This review will examine how the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (25 Jan 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: Ambulance Service Data (25 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 226 and 227 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) has advised that as of 30 December 2016 there were 9811 outpatients on the waiting list (with status of "Has Appointment" or "No Appointment") with a patient area of residence of Wicklow. As the Deputy may be aware, in December 2016, I granted approval to the NTPF for the first tranche of funding, in the region of €5m, for an initiative...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (25 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: At the outset, I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to the family involved for the traumatic situation they experienced and their loss. As Minister for Health, I am always open to meeting individuals and organisations who request it; however, due to the busy nature of Oireachtas and Government business, it is not always possible. Should the family wish to request a meeting...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (25 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 232 to 234, inclusive, together. The National Sexual Health Strategy 2015-2020 was launched in October 2015. The strategy was developed in response to a recommendation of the National AIDS Strategy Committee on the need to establish clear leadership within the health sector around the area of sexual health. The Strategy contains 71 recommendations that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (25 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (25 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (25 Jan 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 Staff Recruitment (25 Jan 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: Medicinal Products Availability (25 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under 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 the information /dossier submitted by the Company) and will take...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (24 Jan 2017)

Simon Harris: It was indicated upon the enactment of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 that an appropriate transition period would be required in order to carry out significant preparatory work to facilitate a seamless transition to the new regulatory framework laid out in the Act. That work is underway, involving officials from my Department. It is intended that Parts 2 and 3 will be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 Jan 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 Waiting Lists (24 Jan 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.