Results 39,121-39,140 of 46,235 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Sep 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 Waiting Lists (27 Sep 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: Ministerial Meetings (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: I regret the due to Government business I was unable to meet with this delegation on 7 September last. However, if this group wishes to submit a further meeting request to my Private Office, it will be considered in line with normal procedures.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Budgets (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: The gross current estimate for the Department of Health for 2016 is €13.695 billion, an increase of €1.4 billion on the published revised estimate for 2015. This includes an additional sum of €500m which was approved by the Government in July, in recognition of the significant challenges facing the health sector against a backdrop of growing needs. This additional...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (27 Sep 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: Hospital Staff (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Strategy (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 758 and 759 together. Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed in February 2015, the HSE, Department of Health and Irish Medical Organisation are currently engaged in a comprehensive review of the General Medical Services (GMS) and other publicly funded health sector contracts involving GPs. A priority of these discussions will be the inclusion of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: The estimated cost of abolishing drug prescription charges for medical card holders is approximately €120 million per year.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: The Health Amendment Act 2013 governs the area of Statutory In-patient Charges and Emergency Department fees. The current Statutory In-patient Charge (SIC) for public patients for overnight and day in-patient services is €75 per day up to a maximum of €750 in one year. With regard to Emergency Department (ED) fees, a standard fee of €100 is charged for attendance at the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Remuneration (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: I have asked that the HSE respond to you directly on the aspect of the question that relates to their public sector employees. In relation to Non-Commercial State Agencies under the remit of the Department, this information is being sought and will be forwarded to the Deputy when collated.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Remuneration (27 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: I have asked that the HSE respond to you directly on the aspect of the question that relates to their public sector employees. In relation to Non-Commercial State Agencies under the remit of the Department, this information is being sought and will be forwarded to the Deputy when collated.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 Sep 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 to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction Services Provision (16 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: When the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 was enacted in April last year, it was indicated that Parts 2 and 3 of the Act, which deal with donor-assisted human reproduction, would not be commenced for at least a year following enactment. This period of time is intended to provide an appropriate transition period and ensure that people currently undergoing donor-assisted human...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (16 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter.