Results 1,401-1,420 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (29 Sep 2010)
Mary Harney: A Represention by the Deputy on behalf of the Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre was received by my Department on 23rd July 2010. A reply issued to the Deputy on 28th July 2010, enclosing an application form inviting the Group to avail of National Lottery Funding. My Department has not received a completed application from the Group to date.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Sep 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 — Health Services: Health Services (29 Sep 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 — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (29 Sep 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 — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (29 Sep 2010)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 575 and 673 together. My Department is currently in the process of seeking expert clinical advice on the use of cannabis based medicinal products (such as Sativex) for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). If the expert advice indicates that the product Sativex is beneficial in the treatment of MS, my Department will examine what changes are required to...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (29 Sep 2010)
Mary Harney: I take it that the Deputy is referring to commercial semi state companies of which there is only one established under the auspices of my Department. The 2009 annual report and accounts of the Voluntary Health Insurance Board, trading as Vhi Healthcare, were received by my Department on 4 August 2010. The report has been submitted by my Department for laying before both Houses of the...
- Written Answers — Hepatitis C Incidence: Hepatitis C Incidence (29 Sep 2010)
Mary Harney: The entitlement of an individual to services under the Health (Amendment) Act, l996 now rests with the Chief Executive Officer of the Health Service Executive (HSE). The Chief Executive Officer is bound by the definition of eligibility inserted in the Health (Amendment) Act 2006 by section 6 of the Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Act 2006, which requires a positive diagnostic...
- Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (29 Sep 2010)
Mary Harney: My Department has received an application for funding from the 2010 National Lottery allocation from the organisation in question. This is one of a large number currently being assessed by my Department. The Deputy will be informed of the outcome of the application as soon as a decision has been made.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Sep 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. Tenders for this development were received and have been evaluated. A letter of intent has...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (29 Sep 2010)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 583, 597 to 602, inclusive, 679 and 680 together. I am very concerned about the recent outbreak of TB in the HSE South area. In that case, a HSE Outbreak Control team was established to manage the situation in accordance with the guidance report of the National TB Advisory Committee. Cases of active and latent TB found have been referred for appropriate...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Sep 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 — Health Services: Health Services (29 Sep 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 Charges: Hospital Charges (29 Sep 2010)
Mary Harney: The Health (Amendment) Act 2005 and the subsequent Health (Charges for In-Patient Services) Regulations 2005 and the (Health Charges for In-patient Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 provide the legislative basis for the imposition of long stay charges. The legislation provides for two different classes of person for the purpose of levying a charge. Class 1 Class 1 refers to persons in...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Sep 2010)
Mary Harney: The Government's decision to limit the funding available to the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) was made in view of the current position of the public finances and the 60% increase in expenditure in the DTSS over the past five years. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has introduced measures to contain DTSS expenditure at the 2008 level of approximately â¬63 million. There are no...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (29 Sep 2010)
Mary Harney: Subject to overall parameters set by Government, the Health Service Executive has the responsibility for determining the composition of its staffing complement. In that regard, it is a matter for the Executive to manage and deploy its human resources to best meet the requirements of its Annual Service Plan for the delivery of health and personal social services to the public. With regard to...
- Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (29 Sep 2010)
Mary Harney: The HSE is working within limited financial resources. The appropriate management of the public finances means that the health sector, which represents over 27% of public expenditure, must operate within the approved budget set out at the start of the year. The key objectives to be addressed within this budget are patient safety and the protection of services. The HSE's 2010 Service Plan...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Sep 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 (29 Sep 2010)
Mary Harney: As the information sought by the Deputy is not provided by the Health Service Executive to my Department as a matter of routine, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to address this matter and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (29 Sep 2010)
Mary Harney: The whole time equivalent number employed in the Department of Health and Children at the end of August 2010 was 470.91 (including industrial staff). Distribution of Staffing across the Department WTE Department of Health & Children 351.36 Office of the Minister for Children 73.90 Adoption Board 26.65 Office of the Ombudsman for Children 9.00 Health Repayment Scheme Appeals Office...
- Written Answers — European Health Insurance Card: European Health Insurance Card (29 Sep 2010)
Mary Harney: I have not had discussions with my ministerial colleagues about the operation of the European Health Insurance Card. As the Deputy's question also includes reference to an individual case, I have asked the HSE to have the matter examined and to have a reply issued to the Deputy.