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Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: Mr. Kelly's comments were the equivalent of saying: "Your house is on fire, but I cannot tell you because your secretary has postponed a meeting."

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: It is so laughable that it is not worthy of comment. We found out about the charges because I asked for the advice of the Attorney General. I spent half a day being briefed by the Department when I went there and met Mr. Kelly every day that I was in Hawkins House. At no stage did anyone seek to tell me about the matter. While it is true that meetings were postponed, it was because I had to...

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: When I asked the man to give me a brief for the Cabinet, he did not even provide the crucial information. That is why Mr. Kelly was removed from his job.

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: The adoption legislation will come forward in the middle of next year.

Order of Business. (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: The Irish ambassador has been asked to travel to see if he can deal with the issue.

Written Answers — Public Capital Programme: Public Capital Programme (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: The information requested by the Deputy is at present being collated by my Department, in consultation with the Health Service Executive. My Department will arrange for the details to be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Public Capital Programme: Public Capital Programme (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, HSE, established on 1 January 2005, to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services, which is provided by way of direct Vote from the Exchequer to the executive. This includes responsibility for progressing the bulk of the health capital programme for future years. My Department...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: Given the period of time covered by the question, it will be necessary to carry out an extensive review in order to respond. I will therefore communicate with the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: Work has been under way in my Department on the proposals for the two public private partnership pilot projects to deliver 850 community nursing unit beds and the work undertaken so far has helped to clarify a number of issues. As appropriate with major health sector developments there are continuing discussions between my Department and the Department of Finance. I am aware that additional...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: The Health Amendment Act 2005 provides a legal framework for the charging of public patients for the maintenance element of inpatient services in publicly funded long-term care in residential units. Charges will be introduced by regulations which the Department is currently working on to put in place as soon as possible. The weekly charge is limited to an amount which does not exceed 80% of...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: The practice of charging or seeking a contribution from clients with a disability in residential care who have income has been a feature of the health service for a number of years. This is consistent with the principle that where individuals are in a position to contribute a modest amount to the cost of their care, it is reasonable that they do so. Charges will be introduced by regulations...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. As the person in question resides in Dublin, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: The details of a repayment scheme to address the situation following the Supreme Court decision are currently being finalised only following which would it be possible to calculate accurately the level of compensation due for nursing homes in a specific Health Service Executive area. However given the difficulties now emerging with records of individuals' addresses and the movement of some...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: As the Deputy is aware, I had a meeting in February with representatives of the University of Pittsburgh cancer institute and Eurocare International at which they outlined their plans to provide acute hospital services, including radiotherapy, at a private clinic in Waterford. It was not the purpose of the meeting to reach any agreement on these proposals. The question of the referral of...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver or arrange to be delivered on its behalf health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for nursing vacancies in acute, community, mental and geriatric services in the HSE western region....

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: The HSE has reported to my Department that it has started the process of examining the different structures that exist for involving voluntary and consumer interests in the health system. The HSE looks to build on the arrangements that already exist, learn from the experiences of how involvement can be best achieved and develop an improved model of participation for the future. Pending the...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: I am aware that some hospitals have excellent protocols and practice for management of reusable equipment, including crutches, but this is not the case in a number of other hospitals. I have asked my officials to consult the Health Service Executive to request the executive to extend best practice for the reuse of crutches throughout the hospital system. As the Deputy is aware, the Health Act...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: The rollout of the national breast screening programme to the remaining counties is a major priority in the development of cancer services. This will ensure that all women in the relevant age group in every county have access to breast screening and follow up treatment where appropriate. Design briefs for the BreastCheck static units at South Infirmary, Victoria Hospital, Cork and University...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver or arrange to be delivered on its behalf health and personal social services. As the person referred to by the Deputy resides in County Kilkenny, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (21 Apr 2005)

Mary Harney: The details of a repayment scheme to address the situation following the Supreme Court decision are currently being finalised only following which would it be possible to calculate accurately the amount of repayment due to an individual. The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act the executive has the responsibility to...