Results 40,441-40,460 of 46,235 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Jun 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: Dental Services Provision (22 Jun 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: European Council Meetings (22 Jun 2016)
Simon Harris: The EU proposal on endocrine disrupting chemicals in the context of plant protection products and biocidal products falls within the remit of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (22 Jun 2016)
Simon Harris: The HSE is responsible for providing public health care in hospitals and communities throughout the country and as such it would be inappropriate for me to comment on individual employment contract issues. However, the HSE has assured me that a Consultant Medical Oncologist will be assuming the responsibility for the sarcoma service at St Vincent's Hospital and that on-going care for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Data (22 Jun 2016)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days he should contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.
- Seanad: Health: Statements (21 Jun 2016)
Simon Harris: I congratulate the Leas-Chathaoirleach on his elevation to even higher office. I am delighted to speak in the Seanad about my priorities for health and advancing the programme for partnership Government commitments in the first 100 days. I will be here for most of this debate which will allow me hear the priorities of Senators. My colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Marcella Corcoran...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (21 Jun 2016)
Simon Harris: As the Deputy might be aware I very recently received a request to meet with this group and the Deputy may wish to know I will be arranging a meeting with them shortly at a date and time to be confirmed.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Jun 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 (21 Jun 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: Hospital Staff Recruitment (21 Jun 2016)
Simon Harris: Arising from Budget 2015, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform announced an easing of restrictions on the employment of additional staff. The overriding principle now is one of affordability and compliance with allocated pay budgets which managers must forecast and monitor over the course of each year with the completion of a Pay and Numbers Strategy. The HSE are currently...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (21 Jun 2016)
Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The HSE faces a continuing challenge to deliver services in a way that will minimise any adverse impact on patients and continue to protect, as far as possible,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Products (21 Jun 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: HSE Agency Staff Data (21 Jun 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: Hospital Services (21 Jun 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 Waiting Lists (21 Jun 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 Services (21 Jun 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: Ambulance Service (21 Jun 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 Data (21 Jun 2016)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 363 to 365, inclusive, together. As these are service matters, 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 Appointments Status (21 Jun 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: HSE Reports (21 Jun 2016)
Simon Harris: I assume the Deputy is referring to the HSE's National Clinical Programme for Ophthalmology's model of care. I am informed by the HSE that this is a work in progress and has not been delayed. The aim of the National Clinical Programme for Ophthalmology is to ensure equitable and high quality care for ophthalmic patients and to minimise the incidence of needless blindness. The Programme has...