Results 38,841-38,860 of 46,260 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (4 Oct 2016)
Simon Harris: In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cancer Strategy Publication (4 Oct 2016)
Simon Harris: Drafting of a National Cancer Strategy for the period 2016 to 2025 is nearing finalisation and it is envisaged that it will be brought to government before the end of the year, following which it will be published.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (4 Oct 2016)
Simon Harris: Scoliosis affects approximately 1% of children and adolescents in Ireland. The management of scoliosis is complex and is determined by the severity of the curvature and skeletal maturity. Long waiting times for scoliosis surgery are not acceptable, and my Department has been working closely with the HSE to address services pressures, particularly in Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (4 Oct 2016)
Simon Harris: The contract for the provision of free GP care to children aged under 6 years was issued to GPs at the end of April 2015, following the conclusion of contractual discussions and the approval of fee rates by the then Minister as provided for under the Health (General Practitioners Service), Act 2014. It should be noted that approximately 94% of GPs who hold a GMS Contract with the HSE have...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (4 Oct 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: Primary Care Services Provision (4 Oct 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: Hospital Appointments Status (4 Oct 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 (4 Oct 2016)
Simon Harris: In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (4 Oct 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 Services (4 Oct 2016)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 367 to 372, inclusive, together. In relation to the detailed queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (4 Oct 2016)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 373, 436 to 440 and 442 to 448, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Programme for a Partnership Government committed to the development of a second Cath Lab in University Hospital Waterford, (UHW) subject to a favourable recommendation from an independent clinical review of the needs of the region. The review was undertaken by Dr Niall...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (4 Oct 2016)
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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (4 Oct 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 National...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (4 Oct 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 National...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (4 Oct 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 National...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (4 Oct 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 Card Eligibility (4 Oct 2016)
Simon Harris: The Deputy will be aware that the Programme for Government states "We will extend the entitlement to a medical card for all children in receipt of the Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) in Budget 2017. Approximately 10,000 children will benefit from this initiative". In early June, I met with representatives of Our Children's Health. At that meeting, and in the debate on the Private Members...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Provision (4 Oct 2016)
Simon Harris: The Deputy's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (4 Oct 2016)
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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (4 Oct 2016)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.