Results 17,941-17,960 of 45,622 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (18 Apr 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: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (18 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: As the particular issue raised relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (18 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (18 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: The General Medical Services Scheme entitles medical card holders to free primary and secondary care. This entitlement includes free approved medicines and medical appliances, subject to a prescription charge per item, which is currently €2.00 with a monthly cap of €20 and, for medical card holders aged over 70, €1.50 per item with a cap of €15 a month. The LTI...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (18 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (18 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Act 2013, when a person attains the age of 70, the medical card income limits are €500 gross income per week for a single person and €900 gross income per week for a couple. Any revision of these medical card income thresholds requires primary legislation. Persons aged 70 or older, who are assessed as...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport Provision (18 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (18 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (18 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: The Emergency Department in University Hospital Limerick is one of the busiest in the country, with the number of patients attending growing year on year. Limerick was identified as one of the 9 sites requiring additional investment, focus and support as part of this year's Winter Plan. The problem of overcrowding in hospitals requires a full system, patient focused response. Recognising...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (18 Apr 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: Disease Management (18 Apr 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: Hospital Services (18 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 177 together. As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (18 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (18 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (18 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 and 187 together. If the Deputy has questions in relation to the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies these should be addressed to my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The Deputy has included details which relate to the management of an employment law matter by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (18 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: As I have previously advised the Deputy on a number of occasions, I have no role in the management of day to day staffing issues in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. Responsibility for ensuring that the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland complies with its statutory and governance obligations, including those of employment law, rests with the Board The email referred to by...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (18 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: Any complaints or disclosures submitted internally in the NMBI are a matter for that organisation and I have asked the NMBI to reply directly to the Deputy on the matter. Insofar as the Deputy asks about the receipt of such matters by my Department, I take it that the Deputy is referring to the making of such complaints or disclosures under the provisions...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Apr 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: Drug and Alcohol Testing (18 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: Forensic Science Ireland falls under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, and the matters raised by the Deputy, which relate to the analytical testing of seized substances, are, I understand, appropriate to Forensic Science Ireland. I would therefore suggest that the Deputy direct his inquiries to the Minister for Justice and Equality or to Forensic Science Ireland.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Apr 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...