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Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (18 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: Currently there are no cloud computing technologies in use by the Department of Health and Children. My Department continues to make extensive use of the Government Network facilities to provide external connectivity where required and currently have no plans to make use of cloud computing technologies.

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185 and 201 together. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 and its associated regulations control the import, export, production, supply and possession of a range of named narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances listed in the Schedules to the Act. Substances are scheduled under the Act in accordance with Ireland's obligations under international conventions and/or...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: It has been decided to put a cash limit on the Dental Treatment Services Scheme this year, based on the expenditure incurred under the scheme in 2008. The Health Service Executive has examined the means of achieving this and these proposals are now being examined by my Department.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 188 and 222 to 224, inclusive, together. In order to implement savings measures on public service numbers, the Government decided that, with effect from 27 March 2009 to end 2010, no post in the public sector, however arising, may be filled by recruitment, promotion, or payment of an allowance for the performance of duties at a higher grade. The decision...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: In order to implement savings measures on public service numbers, the Government decided that, with effect from 27 March 2009 to end 2010, no post in the public sector, however arising, may be filled by recruitment, promotion, or payment of an allowance for the performance of duties at a higher grade. The decision applies to all grades of permanent and temporary staff, notwithstanding a...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: The price of medicines supplied to patients in Ireland under the GMS and community drugs schemes is built up as follows. Firstly, ex-factory prices are set in accordance with agreements between the Health Service Executive (HSE) and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Secondly, in addition to reimbursing pharmacists the ex-factory price of the product, the HSE also pays a wholesale mark-up of 10%,...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 and 238 together. Infection with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. HPV is transmitted mainly through sexual contact. For this reason and having regard to the reports by the Health Information and Quality Authority and from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee and based on the best medical advice available to me that...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Thalidomide Survivors' Compensation: Thalidomide Survivors' Compensation (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 227 together. There are 32 Irish victims of thalidomide, 28 of whom currently reside in the State. Thalidomide preparations were marketed in Ireland from May 1959 to January 1962 when they were withdrawn from sale by the manufacturers. The preparations on sale in this country were manufactured by Chemie Grünenthal of Germany (now Grünenthal GmbH)....

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: The primary remit of the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) is to facilitate treatment for those public patients waiting longest for surgery. The NTPF is working with Tallaght hospital to facilitate treatment in the first place for patients waiting longer than 12 months for surgery. Thereafter it will be in a position to focus on patients waiting for less than 12 months. It is open to...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: Infection with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. HPV is transmitted mainly through sexual contact. For this reason and having regard to the reports by the Health Information and Quality Authority and from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee and based on the best medical advice available to me that HPV vaccine does have the potential to play an important...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209 and 210 together. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: The Renewed Programme for Government re-affirms the Government's commitment to the current co-location programme. Preferred bidders have been selected for six co-located projects at Beaumont, Cork University, Limerick Regional, St. James's, Sligo and Waterford Regional Hospitals. Project agreements have been signed for the Beaumont, Cork, Limerick and St James's projects. Planning...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: My Department is currently reviewing all legislation relating to eligibility for health and personal social services with a view to making the system as fair and transparent as possible. As part of this exercise, a review of the eligibility criteria for medical cards in the context of financial and medical need is being undertaken. Upon completion of this review, I will consider if changes...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (23 Feb 2010)

Mary Harney: The employment status of employees and their terms and conditions are just some of the issues which have already been identified and on which agreement will need to be reached with the relevant health sector unions, prior to the transfer of the Community Welfare Service (CWS) from the Health Service Executive to the Department of Social and Family Affairs. It would be neither possible nor...