Results 6,581-6,600 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: Automatic entitlement to a medical card for persons aged 70 and over ceased under the Health Act 2008 which came into effect on 1st January 2009. In response to the query posed by the Deputy, I have no reason to believe that the withdrawal of automatic entitlement gives rise to any constitutional issue.
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Research: Health Research (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: The Action Plan for Health Research is currently being prepared to meet the June 2009 deadline specified in Building Ireland's Smart Economy: A Framework for Economic Renewal launched by the Taoiseach last December. It is intended that the draft Action Plan will be submitted to the Cabinet Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation for consideration. As the Action Plan is in the...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: It is not intended to fund a bus service to transport women from Donegal to Belfast for breast screening. The National Cancer Screening Service has indicated that the BreastCheck programme will commence in Donegal by September. It is vital to stress that any woman, irrespective of her age or area of residence, who has immediate concerns or symptoms should not wait for an invitation to...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 237, 242 and 256 together. BreastCheck will be extended as planned to Donegal, Leitrim and Clare. I have been informed by the National Cancer Screening Service (NCSS) that indicative dates for the roll-out are June for County Clare, September to reach County Donegal and October to reach County Leitrim. It is vital to stress that any woman, irrespective of...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: The National Cancer Screening Service Board submitted the Expert Report on Colorectal Cancer Screening to me on 3 December 2008. The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) was also commissioned to carry out a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) on colorectal cancer screening. The HTA was submitted to me on 17 April 2009 and this is currently being examined. I am aware of the pilot...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: There has been a growing demand for, and investment in, speech and language therapy services over the last number of years. A particular priority for my Department and the Department of Education and Science in recent years has been the expansion of the supply of therapy graduates. The Government has also invested heavily in the education and training of such personnel in order to secure a...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the Midland Regional Hospital at Mullingar. The Midland Regional Hospital at Mullingar forms part of the Dublin/Midlands Hospital Group and provides an extensive range of acute services to the population of Dublin/Midlands and in particular the Longford/Westmeath area. Stage 2 of the Phase 2B Capital Development at Mullingar is being considered...
- Written Answers — Patient Transport: Patient Transport (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: Under the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), there are four managed cancer control networks and eight cancer centres. These centres were designated by the HSE following a recommendation from the Advisory Group set up under the NCCP. The designation of cancer centres aims to ensure that patients receive the highest quality care while at the same time allowing local access to services,...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 253 and 262 together. It is important to set the recent media reports referred to by the Deputies in context. The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) initiated a quality review of symptomatic breast cancer services in 2008. The overall objective of the review was to assess the performance of the designated cancer centres against the National...
- Written Answers — Patient Transport: Patient Transport (6 May 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.