Speeches
Speech by Minister for Health, Simon Harris at the IMO Conference, 7th April 2018
Speech by Minister for Health, Simon Harris IMO Conference, 7th April 2018 **Check Against Delivery** President, Vice-President, office holders, members, staff of the IMO, and guests, I want to thank you for again inviting me to attend your AGM. I congratulate Dr Ann Hogan on the completion of her successful term as President; I also want to congratulate the incoming President, Dr Peadar Gilligan. I
Speech by Simon Harris TD, Minister for Health at formal launch of A Trauma System for Ireland
Check against delivery RCPI, Kildare Street, 21 February @11.30am The Government approved the publication of the Report of the Trauma Steering Group just over two weeks ago at its meeting on Tuesday the sixth of February. The report was immediately published on the website of my Department and, tellingly, there was a broad and
14th Annual National Health Summit, Opening Address by Simon Harris, T.D., Minister for Health – Thursday 8th February, 2018
Health of the Nation: Creating a responsive, accessible and sustainable health service I am delighted to be here with you today. I would like to thank the organisers for their kind invitation to attend and address you all. This is now the 14th year of this annual National Health Summit which attests to its success
Opening Statement by Minister for Health, Simon Harris, TD, at the Joint Committee on Health – 7th February 2018
Introduction Chairman, Committee members I welcome the opportunity to appear before you again. I am joined today by my Ministerial colleagues, Finian McGrath, Minister of State for Disabilities and Jim Daly, Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People. Minister Byrne is unable to attend and sends her apologies. I am also accompanied by
Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 – Dáil Éireann Second Stage Speech by the Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD
Tuesday 6 February 2018 I am pleased to be here today to introduce the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill to this House. This Bill was actively engaged with by the members ofSeanad Eireann and I look forward to further constructive debate in this House. With this Bill we are, for the first time, addressing alcohol as
Speech by Mr Simon Harris TD, Minister for Health – Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution – Dáil Éireann
**check against delivery** Every now and then an issue comes before us which challenges us to think about what kind of a country we want to be and what kind of a society we are. An issue that we struggle with, that may be difficult to talk about, but that is not going to go
Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 – Seanad Éireann Final Stage – Concluding Remarks by Minister for Health
**check against delivery** I would like to thank all of the Senators who contributed to the debate on this Bill as it passed through this House. Your constructive engagement in the important work of reducing the damage done to our society by the harmful use of alcohol is very much appreciated. It is my goal
Opening Statement by Minister Harris at the Joint Committee on Health
**Check Against Delivery** Introduction I am delighted to come before the Committee today. I am joined by Jim Breslin, Secretary General of the Department.I am very grateful to have the opportunity today to discuss the Sláintecare report with the Committee. I will set out the process that we are engaged in to act on the
Minister’s speech at the Opening Ceremony of the Global Forum on Human Resources for Health
**Check against delivery** Good afternoon and I’d like to extend a very warm welcome to you all to the 4th Global Forum on Human Resources for Health here in Dublin. The delegate list for the Forum is very impressive with more than 1000 colleagues, policy-makers and researchers attending from every corner of the world. The
Speech by the Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD at the National Patient Safety Office Conference
**Check Against Delivery** Opening comments Good morning and a warm welcome to all of you attending this National Patient Safety Conference. Patient safety is the fundamental cornerstone of our health service and this event is an excellent opportunity to reflect on progress, consider challenges and plan together how we can deliver safe, effective care where