Results 39,741-39,760 of 46,235 for speaker:Simon Harris

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Pensions (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 554, 563, 642 and 643 together. In relation to the 44 employees of the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) who were members of a funded DB scheme, I am aware that the HSE is currently examining a submission which has been provided by the CRC. The Department is awaiting receipt of the HSE's evaluation of the CRC submission and their recommendation on how to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days she should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Groups (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: In relation to budget allocations for 2016, as the Deputy is aware additional funding of €500m from the Supplementary estimates and Winter Initiative, which was recently passed in the Dail, will be provided to the HSE shortly. I am confident that this additional funding gives Hospital Groups, including the Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG), a realistic budget for 2016. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Closures (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I would like to reassure the Deputy that the work underway in developing a policy on a national trauma policy is about getting the best outcomes for a particular, small category of patients who sustain traumatic injuries. It is not about closing Emergency Departments or diminishing services. There are currently no plans to close or remove trauma services from any hospital. A trauma...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (19 Jul 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: HSE Funding (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As the question relates to the use of funds provided by the HSE to an agency funded under section 38 of the Health Act 2004, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on the matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (19 Jul 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 Staff Data (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As the particular issue raised relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to you. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Data (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The Deputy will be aware that I cannot comment on individual cases, but I would like to wish the patient well in his recovery from the accident. 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. As this particular query relates to a service matter, I have asked the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I would like to reassure the Deputy that the work underway in developing a policy on a national trauma policy is about getting the best outcomes for a particular, small category of patients who sustain traumatic injuries. It is not about closing Emergency Departments or diminishing services. There are currently no plans to close or remove trauma services from any hospital. A trauma...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 575, 576 and 578 together. My Department administers a National Lottery Discretionary Fund from which once-off grants are paid to community and voluntary organisations providing a range of health related services. Details of grants paid to organisations for each of the years 2009 to 2015 are available on my Department's website at . A schedule of the grants...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The provision of crisis pregnancy counselling is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive (HSE) and, as such, I have referred the question to the HSE for attention and direct reply. If the deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office who will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Jul 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Data (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: Figures for Section 38 agencies for the years 2011 - 2015 are set out in the table. I have asked the HSE to compile figures for Section 39 Agencies (in 2015, funding was provided to 2,392 such agencies). In the meantime, please note the HSE's Annual Financial Statements list all agencies in receipt of funding in excess of €100,000. Health Service Executive Section 38 Agencies Total...