Results 15,421-15,440 of 45,563 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (6 Sep 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: Legislative Programme (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: The Government approved the publication of the General Scheme of a Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill on the 1st May 2019. Work has commenced on the drafting of the Bill in collaboration with the Office of Parliamentary Council. The General Scheme has been referred to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health for pre-legislative...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Consultancy Contracts Data (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: In August 2018 under the Office of Government Procurement Framework, external consultants were commissioned to assist the Data Protection Unit in implementing a GDPR compliance programme for the Department. This work was completed in April 2019 and included a GDPR gap analysis, implementation plans, compliance strategy and training and skills transfer. Table of Costs Consultants Total Cost...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 980, 982 and 986 together. As the queries raised by the Deputy relate to service issues, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (6 Sep 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: Health Screening Programmes (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 983 to 985, inclusive, together. As the queries raised by the Deputy relate to service issues, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Data (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: Reducing waiting times for hospital appointments and procedures is a key commitment of government. Budget 2019 announced that the Government had further increased investment in tackling waiting lists, with funding to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) increasing from €55 million in 2018 to €75 million in 2019. The joint Department of Health, HSE, and NTPF Scheduled...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Data (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: Reducing waiting time for patients for hospital operations and procedures is a key priority for Government. In this regard, the Government is committed to improving waiting times for hospital appointments and procedures. Budget 2019 announced that the Government has further increased investment in tackling waiting lists, with funding to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) increasing...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Data (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Professionals (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a matter relating to an individual health and social care professional, the Health and Social Care Professional Council (CORU) has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: The Sláintecare Implementation Strategy commits to reform the funding system to support new models of care and drive value to make better use of resources. In this regard, the Department is examining the feasibility of implementing multi-annual budgeting in the healthcare system.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Customer Charters (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: Since my time as Minister, no complaints have been made or processed through the formal complaints procedure. The customer service function in my Department manages complaints in the form of emails to complaints@health.gov.ie and customer service telephone calls. The Department adheres to the Principles of Quality Customer Services as set in our Quality Customer Action Plan and our Customer...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (6 Sep 2019)
Simon Harris: As the query raised by the Deputy relates to an operational matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.