Results 38,001-38,020 of 46,232 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (15 Nov 2016)
Simon Harris: My Department, in conjunction with the Health Products Regulatory Authority, is currently examining the issues raised by the Deputy. No decision has been made on whether amending the Dental Act is the appropriate action.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 Nov 2016)
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: National Children's Hospital (15 Nov 2016)
Simon Harris: The number of inpatient beds needed in the new children's hospital has been determined by detailed clinical activity analysis and health planning. Current clinical activity in the three Dublin children's hospitals, population growth, innovation and developments in treatments, waiting lists and unmet need have all been factored into the calculations for the inpatient bed numbers planned for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 Nov 2016)
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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (15 Nov 2016)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (15 Nov 2016)
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 Provision (15 Nov 2016)
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: Medical Card Eligibility (15 Nov 2016)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 447 to 449, inclusive, and 540 together. I will be bringing a Memorandum to Government very shortly seeking permission for the preparation of the legislation to give effect to this measure. This new legislation will effectively mean that all children in respect of whom a DCA payment is made will automatically qualify for a medical card and, therefore, no...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (15 Nov 2016)
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 to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 Nov 2016)
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 Provision (15 Nov 2016)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (15 Nov 2016)
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: General Practitioner Services Provision (15 Nov 2016)
Simon Harris: General Practitioners contracted under the General Medical Services Scheme must make suitable arrangements to enable contact to be made with them, or a locum/deputy, for emergencies outside normal practice hours. While there is no obligation on GPs to participate in GP out-of-hours cooperatives as a means of meeting the contractual requirement, such services have been developed and expanded...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (15 Nov 2016)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (15 Nov 2016)
Simon Harris: General Practitioners contracted under the General Medical Services Scheme must make suitable arrangements to enable contact to be made with them, or a locum/deputy, for emergencies outside normal practice hours. While there is no obligation on GPs to participate in GP out-of-hours cooperatives as a means of meeting the contractual requirement, such services have been developed and expanded...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (15 Nov 2016)
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 to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 Nov 2016)
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 (15 Nov 2016)
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: National Treatment Purchase Fund Eligibility (15 Nov 2016)
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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (15 Nov 2016)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.