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- Written Answers — Organ Retention: Organ Retention (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The report of an Inquiry into post mortem practice and organ retention chaired by Ms Anne Dunne SC was presented to me in March 2005. Unfortunately it could not be published for legal reasons. Dr Deirdre Madden, a distinguished expert on medical law, was appointed by Government in May 2005 to provide a report on key issues relating to post mortem practice and procedures. She had access to...
- Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: Since 1987 one officer of my department has pursued such a claim through the Courts. This matter was the subject of a judicial review in the High Court and as it is now the subject of litigation, I do not propose to comment further.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: I take it that the question relates to a scheme known as 100 Plus which has been devised by the Health Service Executive to reward hospitals that are maintaining high performing Accident and Emergency Departments. Under the scheme, the HSE will fund the appointment of up to 100 new Category I Consultant posts for hospitals that are meeting the HSE's Emergency Department targets. All hospitals...
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. This includes responsibility for considering new capital proposals or progressing those in the health capital programme. Accordingly, my Department is requesting the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The assessment of eligibility for medical cards and GP visit cards is statutorily a matter for the Health Service Executive (HSE) and eligibility is determined following the examination of the means of the applicant and of his/her dependants. Under Section 45 of the Health Act 1970 medical cards are provided to persons who, in the opinion of the HSE, are unable without undue hardship to...
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive has advised that its National Ambulance Office, in conjunction with the Primary, Community and Continuing Care Directorate and the National Hospital Office, is currently arranging for a comprehensive review to be undertaken of the non-emergency transport needs of patients. This review will include an examination of the service currently delivered and make...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Charges: Hospital Charges (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The statutory hospital in-patient charge of â¬60 per night applies to everyone receiving treatment in a public hospital with the exception, inter alia, of people with full eligibility (i.e. those entitled to a medical card), women receiving services in respect of motherhood, children up to the age of six weeks, children suffering from prescribed long term diseases and holders of a card...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this case investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy. The Deputy will be...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 342 and 344 together. The Deputy's questions relate to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: I am aware of serious concerns regarding the online sale of medicinal products, since such sales do not have any requirement for the type of consultation and safety precautions which would normally accompany the sale of a medicinal product. Anyone purchasing medicinal products via the Internet would normally have such products delivered by post. It is an offence in this country to supply...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Oct 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to the matter raised.