Results 17,001-17,020 of 45,622 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (11 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: Budget 2019 announced that the Government had further increased investment in tackling waiting lists, with funding to the NTPF increasing from €55 million in 2018 to €75 million in 2019. The joint Department of Health, HSE, and NTPF Scheduled Care Access Plan 2019 was published in March. Under the Plan the HSE, in line with the National Service Plan, will deliver 1.155...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (11 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: I am conscious that waiting times are often unacceptably long and of the burden that this places on patients and their families. In this regard, the Government is committed to improving waiting times for hospital appointments and procedures. The joint Department of Health/HSE/National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) Scheduled Care Access Plan 2019 was published in March and sets out measures...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Jun 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: Hospitals Building Programme (11 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare services and infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (11 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: Budget 2019 announced that the Government had further increased investment in tackling waiting lists, with funding to the NTPF increasing from €55 million in 2018 to €75 million in 2019. The joint Department of Health, HSE, and NTPF Scheduled Care Access Plan 2019 was published in March. Under the Plan the HSE, in line with the National Service Plan, will deliver 1.155 million...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (11 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the management of the public healthcare property estate, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (11 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for it to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (11 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (11 Jun 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 Services (11 Jun 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 Services (11 Jun 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 (11 Jun 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (11 Jun 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 Card Appeals (11 Jun 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 Services Provision (11 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: The Government of Ireland and the Department of Health have set out the Sláintecare strategy to transform health and social care services. The Sláintecare Implementation Strategy, provides the framework within which a system-wide reform programme will be advanced. At its core, the strategy focuses on establishing the building blocks for a significant shift in the way in which...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (11 Jun 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (11 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition and the symptoms include severe pain, fatigue and stiffness among many others. The exact prevalence of fibromyalgia in Ireland is not known but is estimated at 2% of the population. Fibromyalgia can be a difficult condition to diagnose because there is no specific test and the symptoms can be similar to those of other conditions. There is currently no...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (11 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (11 Jun 2019)
Simon Harris: CervicalCheck, the National Cervical Screening Programme, offers cervical cancer screening, using a cervical smear test, to women aged 25-60 years - an eligible population of 1.1m women. Women aged 25-44 are eligible for a free smear test every 3 years, while women aged 45-60 are eligible for a free test every five years. These intervals are based on best international evidence. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Jun 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...