Results 9,341-9,360 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive has responsibility for administering the Repayment Scheme and the information sought by the Deputy relates to matters within the area of responsibility of the Executive. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: The management of waiting lists generally is a matter for the Health Service Executive and the individual hospitals concerned. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular issue raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to reply directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has arranged to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Medical Certificates: Medical Certificates (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Service Funding: Health Service Funding (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive's draft Capital Plan sets out the Executive's capital investment proposals over the period 2008-2013. Project proposals have, following a detailed process of consideration, been prioritised by the Executive so as to fit within indicative funding levels under the National Development Plan. The draft plan has been submitted by my Department for the agreement of...
- Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 323 and 324 together. The specific issues raised by the Deputy are a matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs of the Executive to arrange to have these matters investigated and have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive has responsibility for administering the Repayment Scheme and the information sought by the Deputy relates to matters within the area of responsibility of the Executive. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: The Multi Annual Investment Programme for Disability Services makes provision for the development of additional residential, respite places and day care places each year between 2006 and 2009 for people with Intellectual Disability and Autism and additional residential care and home support services for people with physical and sensory disabilities. Some â¬50m was provided to the Health...
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: The Department has been advised by the Health Service Executive (HSE) that it is progressing with the task of transferring past interest retained on invested patient private property accounts. A process to undertake this transfer, initially for the period 2005-2006, has been agreed. Following discussions with the Revenue Commissioners, the HSE has received confirmation that refunds will not...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: I am not aware of any specific investigation of the kind mentioned by the Deputy. The Health Service Executive (HSE) is currently undertaking a National Review of HSE funded adult day services. This review includes sheltered workshops. The Review's terms of reference are to advise on the reconfiguration and modernisation of existing Adult Day Services to reflect the core principles of the...
- Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: The Government is committed not only to ensuring the delivery of the best quality health services possible but to doing so in an effective and efficient way. Ensuring patient safety is of paramount importance, to ensure that people can have confidence in the services and that the best possible patient outcomes can be achieved. In this context it is essential that every healthcare provider...
- Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: Tackling all Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs) continues to be a priority for the Government and the Health Service Executive (HSE). The HSE launched a National Infection Control Action Plan in March 2007. An Infection Control Steering Group is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the plan. Over the next five years, the HSE aims to reduce HCAIs by 20%, MRSA infection by...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: My Department understands from the HSE that a reply issued to the Deputy on the 4th July, 2008.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall Vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular issue raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division...
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: My Department has been informed by the Health Service Executive that a reply issued to the Deputy on 11 March 2008.
- Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 345 and 416 together. The operation of the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the HSE (PAD) allows for the centralised receipt, assignment and tracking of Parliamentary Questions within the HSE's extensive network of operations. More generally, PAD monitors overall performance in relation to the timely issue of replies and provides a central contact for all...
- Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (8 Jul 2008)
Mary Harney: The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) was established to arrange treatment for patients who have been waiting longest on surgical, in-patient waiting lists. Under the provisions of its establishment order, the NTPF currently arranges hospital-based treatment. As the type of services the Deputy refers to do not require in-patient care, they do not fall currently within the remit of the...