Results 681-700 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Assisted Human Reproduction: Assisted Human Reproduction (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: My Department is currently developing policy proposals to regulate the area of Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) with the intention of finalising them early next year; these proposals will form the basis of legislation in the area of AHR.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: Retail pharmacy business owners and superintendent pharmacists are required to conduct their retail pharmacy business in compliance with the Pharmacy Act 2007 and the Regulation of Retail Pharmacy Businesses Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 488 of 2008). The Regulations, which I made in November 2008, require that all retail pharmacy businesses provide a separate, designated, conveniently located...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: On 1 November 2010 I announced that the Government has decided to approve a voluntary early retirement scheme and a voluntary redundancy scheme for certain categories of staff in the public health service. The purpose of the schemes is to achieve a permanent reduction in the numbers employed in the public health sector from 2011 onwards and to facilitate health service reform. The Government...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: Under the Prompt Payment Act my Department pays invoices for goods and services as soon as possible. Approximately 98% of invoices are paid within 30 days of their receipt. Delays normally arise only where the amount payable is not clear or where questions arise about the delivery of the service on goods in question. The Deputy will appreciate that the number of invoices awaiting payment...
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: A total of 61 reports and reviews were commissioned by my Department during the years in question. The remainder of the information requested by the Deputy is set out below. Reports commissioned in 2008 Name of Report Cost (â¬) National Children's Advisory Council (NCAC) â End of Term Report 2005 â 2008 Nil Report of the Independent Pharmacy Pricing Body ⬠41,497...
- Written Answers — Capital Expenditure: Capital Expenditure (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: The 2010 capital allocation for my Department is â¬47.05m comprising (a) â¬15.45m allocated to the Department of Health and Children; and (b) â¬31.6m allocated to the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. (a) Department of Health and Children â¬0.45m is provided in respect of the administration of my Department's internal ICT infrastructure and office equipment. As at...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated within my Department and will be forwarded as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Patient Redress Scheme: Patient Redress Scheme (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Question Nos. 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 183, 184 and 185 together. The Lourdes Hospital Redress Scheme was established following an Inquiry into peripartum hysterectomy at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda chaired by Judge Maureen Harding Clark S.C. Judge Clark was requested by the Government to advise on an appropriate scheme of redress arising from the findings...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Nov 2010)
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 (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Acquired Infections: Hospital Acquired Infections (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs) continue to be a challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. Ireland is not unique in this regard and tackling HCAIs here continues to be a priority for the Government and for the Health Service Executive (HSE). In March 2007, the HSE launched a National Infection Control Action Plan. Over the period of the Plan the HSE aims to reduce HCAIs by 20%,...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: The outturn figures for the Health Group of Votes as set out in the Revised Estimates Volume for the years 2001-2009 is set out in the table. Prior to 2005, all health expenditure was provided for through Vote 39, the Department of Health and Children. Vote 40 in respect of the Health Service Executive was established in 2005, and Vote 41 in respect of the Office of the Minister for Children...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Nov 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.