Results 11,401-11,420 of 45,563 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: A robust and real-time process of testing, isolation and contact tracing is central to our public health strategy for containing and slowing the spread of COVID-19, as advocated by WHO, EC and ECDC. All healthcare workers meeting the current case definition for COVID-19 are referred for testing in line with current testing criteria. There is extensive guidance in place for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In line with the 2013 Act and the national framework agreed with industry, a company must submit an application to the HSE to have a new medicine added to the reimbursement list....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Tribunals (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As this is an operational matter the question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for answer and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Tribunals (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As this is an operational matter the question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for answer and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Tribunals (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As this is an operational matter the question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for answer and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In line with the 2013 Act and the national framework agreed with industry, if a company would like a medicine to be reimbursed by the HSE, the company must submit an application to the HSE...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business, published on 1 May 2020, sets out an indicative path to the easing of COVID 19 restrictions and other actions in order to facilitate the reopening Ireland’s society and economy in a phased manner. The Roadmap specifies that decisions in relation to which actions will be taken and which public health measures...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. The National...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. The National...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: The Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers that Dr Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs was to establish regrettably cannot proceed as planned. The scheme launched on 7 May with a call to childcare services to volunteer to provide childcare for health workers in their homes. Unfortunately, uptake for the scheme among childcare providers has...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: The purpose of the 'Be on Call for Ireland' initiative is to create reserve pools of “job ready” new health care professionals for the services to use 'as and when' they are needed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to the person specifically.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business, published on 1 May 2020, sets out an indicative path to the easing of COVID 19 restrictions and other actions in order to facilitate the reopening Ireland’s society and economy in a phased manner. The Roadmap specifies that decisions in relation to which actions will be taken and which public health measures...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 579 and 621 together. As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. The National...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 581 to 586, inclusive, together. I am advised by Saolta Hospital Group that appropriate control measures are currently in place in Mayo University Hospital in relation to Covid-19. I am also requesting a report from the CEO of the HSE on the Covid-19 measures taken at Mayo University Hospital from the outset of the pandemic, his views on the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: This has been sent to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)
Simon Harris: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society & Business, published on 1 May 2020, sets out an indicative path to the easing of COVID 19 restrictions and other actions in order to facilitate the reopening Ireland’s society and economy in a phased manner. The Roadmap specifies that decisions in relation to which actions will be taken and which public health measures...