Results 19,341-19,360 of 45,736 for speaker:Simon Harris
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 312 and 313 together. In relation to the particular queries raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmaceutical Sector (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: The Pharmacy Act 2007 established the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) and the functions of the Society are set out in the Act. The functions of the PSI are carried out on its behalf by the Council of the Society. Section 30 of the Pharmacy Act 2007 provides for an exception to the general provision in the Act which requires the sale and supply of medicines at a pharmacy to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (5 Mar 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: Hospitals Data (5 Mar 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: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Mar 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 Data (5 Mar 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: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Mar 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: Medicinal Products (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the pricing and reimbursement of medicines; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Mar 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 Funding (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I understand the HSE has recently responded to you directly to advise that the tender documents for the Diabetic Centre at Sligo University Hospital have been finalised and are ready to issue to the contractors, subject to the availability of capital funding. My Department and the Health Service Executive are currently engaged in a process to finalise the HSE Capital Plan for 2019. The...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Mar 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: Ambulance Service (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this concerns the release of results to HSE staff, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Hospital Visits (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: In December, I was pleased to meet with Deputies from Kerry to discuss University Hospital Kerry (UHK) and other healthcare services in the area. At the meeting, I accepted an invitation to again visit the hospital and some local health projects. My office is currently finalising my upcoming schedule and will provide notice before my visit.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As Minister for Health, I recognise that hospitals are increasingly operating at or above capacity, with year-round demand pressures that are further challenged over the winter months. It is against this background that the Health Service Capacity Review 2018 recommended an increase in acute hospitals beds of over 2,600 by 2031 to support the projected increase in demand for services in the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Traveller Community (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 341, 342, 344 and 345 together. Health and well-being are not evenly distributed across society. There are socially excluded groups who experience extreme health inequalities. Such groups include Travellers, homeless people, refugees and asylum seekers and people with addiction issues. Inequalities in health are reflected in the mortality and morbidity...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Animal Welfare (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 347 to 354, inclusive, together. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is the competent authority in Ireland responsible for the implementation of EU legislation for the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. The Deputy's questions have been referred to the HPRA for a detailed response, and I have asked my officials to respond...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Tender Process (5 Mar 2019)
Simon Harris: As this question refers to a request for tender issued by the HSE, it has been referred to the agency for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Mar 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...