Results 18,061-18,080 of 45,622 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: On 3 April 2019, I published Smile agus Sláinte, the new National Oral Health together with my colleague Regina Doherty TD the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection. The new Policy will support a preventive approach. Under the Policy the introduction of oral healthcare packages of care for children under 6 years of age will be prioritised in 2020 and made...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 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: General Practitioner Services Provision (16 Apr 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: Medical Card Applications (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 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: Disability Act Employment Targets (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 337 and 338 together. My Department is compliant with the Disability Act 2005 and we record and report annually, as required, on the percentage of the staff of the Department who have a disability. However, we do not differentiate between those with an intellectual, physical or sensory disability and this is not a requirement under the Act. In...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Data (16 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: Physiotherapy Provision (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Physiotherapy Provision (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: The HSE operates the Cross Border Directive (CBD) in Ireland, whereby patients can seek to be referred to another EU/EEA country for medical treatment that is available in the public health service in Ireland. The HSE's target for reimbursing patients for healthcare accessed abroad under the CBD is a maximum of 20 working days from receiving all completed documents. However, the HSE confirmed...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 349 to 351, inclusive, together. The 2013 Government decision approving a minimum pricing regime envisaged its introduction in Northern Ireland and in this jurisdiction simultaneously. In view of the suspended administration in Northern Ireland it is my intention to seek a revised Government Decision to implement minimum unit pricing of alcohol here as...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: I have not held any meetings or had any contact with the person identified by the Deputy, other than I and the person identified attended a HPV campaign event in 2016.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (16 Apr 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (16 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: Physiotherapy Provision (16 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.