Results 40,621-40,640 of 46,235 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (9 Jun 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. 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 (9 Jun 2016)
Simon Harris: Improving access for patients is a key objective for our health services. The 2016 HSE Service Plan undertakes to maintain 2015 levels of service in respect of scheduled care and to continue to address waiting times as part of the regular performance and accountability process. The HSE seeks to ensure that those whose clinical needs are most urgent are prioritised accordingly, whilst...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (9 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: Primary Care Centres Data (9 Jun 2016)
Simon Harris: The HSE has been requested to reply directly to you on this matter as it is responsible for the delivery of health care infrastructure projects. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office who will follow up.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (9 Jun 2016)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 134 and 135 together. I intend to consider these matters in the context of the commitments in the Programme for Partnership Government to significantly reduce the cost of medicines, having regard to the funding available to facilitate such measures. Detailed costings will be required as part of this process, in order to establish as accurately as possible the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Expenditure (9 Jun 2016)
Simon Harris: Under the provisions of the Health Acts, medical cards are provided to persons who are, in the opinion of the HSE, unable without undue hardship to arrange GP services for themselves and their dependants. In the assessment process, the HSE can take into account medical costs incurred by an individual or a family. Where deemed appropriate in particular circumstances, the HSE may exercise...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Expenditure (9 Jun 2016)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 137 to 139, inclusive, together. It is not feasible to provide a robust estimate of savings from a reduction in the price of branded medicines to the lowest European Union level, as the price of each dosage form and strength would need to be assessed and compared with pricing data from all of the other member states. In addition, the HSE must consider...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (9 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: Health Services Staff Data (9 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: Health Services Staff Data (9 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 Staff Data (9 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: Ambulance Service Data (9 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: Nursing Staff (9 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: Nursing Staff (9 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: Nursing Staff (9 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: Medical Card Expenditure (9 Jun 2016)
Simon Harris: The HSE published its PCRS Statistical Analysis of Claims and Payments Report in 2014. It reported in this analysis an overall spend of €425 million on GP services and €1.12 billion on pharmacy costs. It also reported that the average payments of a Medical Card in relation to GP services and pharmacy costs in 2014 was €912.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (9 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 Expenditure (9 Jun 2016)
Simon Harris: The budget for the Public Dental Service, provided by the HSE, is approximately €60 million per year. I have asked the HSE to write directly to the Deputy with the specific information requested. 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: Orthodontic Services Data (9 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 (9 Jun 2016)
Simon Harris: A 12-month Vocational Training Scheme was available between 1999 and 2011 to dental graduates. There was limited interest in the Scheme, which aimed to provide a transitional year for newly qualified dental graduates to help them prepare for the running of a general dental practice or a HSE dental clinic service. In 2010 when 20 places were available 4 trainees out of 75 graduates accepted...