Results 39,161-39,180 of 46,267 for speaker:Simon Harris
- 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (16 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 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 scheduling...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 Sep 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 Waiting Lists (16 Sep 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: Hospital Appointments Status (16 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 scheduling...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (16 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1006 and 1133 together. I understand that officials in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs have recently confirmed that these questions are more appropriate to that Department. I will ask my colleague Minister Katherine Zappone, to reply to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 Sep 2016)
Simon Harris: Enquiries have been made in relation to the Deputy's question, and on receipt of further information from the Deputy the inquiry will proceed.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 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 scheduling...