Results 14,001-14,020 of 45,622 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (5 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 550 and 651 together. The report to which the Deputy refers was commissioned by the HSE and is not a matter for Tusla. I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (5 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 551, 552, 598 and 683 together. The HSE has statutory responsibility for medicine pricing and reimbursement decisions, under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The 2013 Health Act specifies criteria for decisions on the reimbursement of medicines. I have no role in this statutory process. On 11 June 2019, the HSE Leadership Team...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Regulations (5 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: Under the Pharmacy Act 2007, my role in relation to the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (Temporary Absence of Pharmacist from Pharmacy) Rules is limited to their consideration once submitted to me for my consent. In this case, the Rules in question are currently subject to legal challenge. As a result, they are not currently under consideration. I am not in a position to comment any...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Nov 2019)
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: Ambulance Service Response Times (5 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (5 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Regulation (5 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 563 to 565, inclusive, together. I am due to receive a briefing on the HSE's Valproate Response Project report shortly. No decision has been taken regarding potential publication of the report. I am advised that some documentation regarding the licensing of Epilim has previously been shared with the representative body referred to by the Deputy. I...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Information and Communications Technology (5 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 566 and 567 together. 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: Information and Communications Technology (5 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: As part of our HQ move in 2018, my Department updated its standard operating system to Windows 10. There are currently only 4 devices using the Windows 7 operating system. Two of these are virtual machines running within Windows 10 devices. The other two devices, required for our telephony switch, are not connected to my Department's network. My Department is actively engaging to replace...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Information and Communications Technology (5 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: My Department uses Windows 10 as its standard operating system. There are currently only 4 devices using the Windows 7 operating system. Two of these are virtual machines running within Windows 10 devices. The other two devices, required for our telephony switch, are not connected to my Department's network. Device Purpose Comment 2 Windows 7...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (5 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (5 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (5 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (5 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Nov 2019)
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: Medicinal Products Availability (5 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: As this refers to an individual case, I have referred this matter to the HSE for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (5 Nov 2019)
Simon Harris: The annual health gross current allocation for 2019 is €16.4bn. The level of once off time related savings estimated as arising by year end is 0.4% of this total budget. Each year funding is allocated to new developments, as part of the annual budget process based on estimated commencement dates. Once off time related savings can arise for any number of reasons. - facilities...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases Strategy (5 Nov 2019)
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: Rare Diseases Strategy (5 Nov 2019)
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: Rare Diseases Strategy (5 Nov 2019)
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.