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Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: There are two vaccines licensed in Ireland to prevent HPV infection. Cervarix was licensed in September 2006 and Gardasil was licensed in September 2007 and these are both available privately through GPs or private health clinics. In January of this year, I announced the commencement of a national public HPV vaccination programme for girls who are currently in first year in secondary school....

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: The numbers of social worker grades employed in the public health service at December 2008, December 2009 and February 2010 (latest figures) are set out in the table below: Numbers (WTE exclding career break) of social worker grades employed in the public health service Grade Dec 08 Dec 09 Feb 10 Social Worker 1,062 1,086 1,096 Social Worker, Medical 140 139 140 Social Worker...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: The implementation of the National Review of Sexual Assault Treatment Services is ongoing but essentially complete. Currently there are 6 Sexual Assault Treatment Units (SATUs) located around the country - all of which strive to provide a 24 hour a day service, 7 days a week. The units are located at The Rotunda Hospital (Dublin), South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital (Cork),...

Written Answers — Nursing Education: Nursing Education (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: I launched the First National Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) Annual Clinical Report yesterday in Letterkenny and I will send a copy of this report to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: A joint HSE/Department of Health and Children Task Force was established in February 2006 following the presentation of the report Children's Health First-International best practice in tertiary paediatric services: implications for the strategic organisation of tertiary paediatric services in Ireland to advise on the optimum location of the proposed new paediatric hospital. The Task Group...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) will submit a planning application for the new children's hospital to Dublin City Council in June 2010. This application will be processed in accordance with Dublin City Council's planning application process, including public access to submitted information and design plans. In relation to the public consultation, the NPHDB has...

Written Answers — Medical Procedures: Medical Procedures (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: As an obstetric procedure, Symphysiotomy is a matter primarily for the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to advise and lead upon. Accordingly, I have asked the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to prepare a report for me concerning the practice of symphysiotomy in Ireland. I have asked that the report would: provide the Institute's assessment of the circumstances in...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: The matter the Deputy refers to concerns compensation in relation to asbestos. From the details supplied, it would appear to be the case that the person referred to worked in private industry. As such, I have no function in the matter. However, the Health and Safety Authority has responsibility for Occupational Health and Safety and may be able to provide some assistance in this matter.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that, due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive, it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: Ireland operates a bilateral healthcare reimbursement agreement with the United Kingdom comprehending such persons as temporary visitors between the two countries; pensioners of one country and their dependants residing in the other country; and the dependant families of persons employed in the other country. Under the terms of the agreement net liability between the two countries is...

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: Sativex is a derivative of cannabis. Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, the manufacture, production, preparation, sale, supply, distribution and possession of derivatives of cannabis is unlawful except for the purposes of research. I am aware that claims have been made in respect of possible benefits of cannabis and products containing cannabis for patients suffering from certain conditions...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (20 Apr 2010)

Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.