Results 1,061-1,080 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (14 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: I have introduced a number of measures in the past year to reduce the costs of drugs and medicines for both the State and consumers. These measures have included a reduction in the wholesale and retail mark-ups under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009 and new price agreements with IPHA (Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association) and APMI (Association of...
- Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (14 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: The Code of Conduct to which the Deputy refers was drawn up by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland in accordance with sections 7(2)(a)(iii) and 12 of the Pharmacy Act 2007 as amended. Under section 33 of the Act a breach of this code of conduct by registered pharmacists constitutes professional misconduct. Sections 35 and 36 of the Act set out the grounds upon which a complaint can be made...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: Radiation oncology services for Sligo patients were provided by St Luke's Hospital prior to the development of radiation oncology services at Galway University Hospital (GUH) in 2004. The Galway unit was built with capacity to service the Sligo General Hospital (SGH) catchment area and there has been a gradual transition of the service for Sligo patients from St Luke's Hospital to GUH, which...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 Oct 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 — Prescription Charges: Prescription Charges (13 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: Prescription charges do not apply to items supplied to patients under the Long Term Illness Scheme.
- Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (13 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Medical Inquiries: Medical Inquiries (13 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: I will meet with patient advocacy groups this week in relation to this matter. The Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to make any public statements on this Review before these meetings have been held.
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (13 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: A new ward block to replace existing accommodation is being developed at the hospital. This facility will provide single room en-suite inpatient accommodation (100 rooms) and a dedicated day unit for people with Cystic Fibrosis, including 10 single day treatment rooms with en-suite sanitary facilities. St Vincent's University Hospital and the HSE are committed to this project and are taking...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Oct 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 (13 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: Patients admitted to hospital under the care of a consultant holding a Type A contract are deemed to be public patients. Under the current eligibility framework, a patient must be categorised as public or private on admission to a public hospital. It is not open to a patient to opt to have both public and private status during a single episode of care. As the regulator of the private...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Oct 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 (13 Oct 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 — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (13 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: My Department replied on my behalf to the person concerned on 6 October 2010 in relation to the issue of medical records as raised in the correspondence referred to. Regarding the further issue of the Drogheda Review, I will meet with patient advocacy groups this week in relation to this matter. The Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to make any public statements...
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (13 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: The Department does not retain information on the location and geographical spread of defibrillators. This is a service delivery matter and it has therefore been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (13 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: I understand that the Deputy is referring to food inspections. Environmental Health Officers of the HSE carry out food safety inspections of all food establishments under service contract to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). Data regarding inspections of food establishments is captured in six broad categories of establishments, including the services sector, which includes...
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (13 Oct 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 (13 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: Under the Health Act 2008, a much simplified system of assessment for eligibility was introduced in respect of persons aged 70 or over, based on the significantly higher gross income thresholds rather than the standard net income limits. The gross income thresholds are â¬700 per week for a single person and â¬1,400 for a couple, as against net income limits of â¬201.50 for a single person...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 Oct 2010)
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 — Pharmacy Services: Pharmacy Services (13 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: With effect from 1 October last, medical card holders are required to pay a 50c charge for medicines and other prescription items supplied to them by community pharmacists under the General Medical Services Scheme, subject to a cap of â¬10 per month for each person or family. In some long-stay facilities patients receive their medicines and other prescription items from hospital pharmacies...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.