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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jul 2010)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Jul 2010)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jul 2010)

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

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (8 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: The correspondence referred to by the Deputy has been sent to my office and I have replied to it yesterday. Firstly, I wish to extend my sympathies to this lady's family. I agree that the management of this case was unacceptable. The Hospital, Galway University Hospital (GUH) has apologised for the distress that was caused to the patient and her family. GUH is a designated cancer centre...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (8 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: Deputy Quinn's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (8 Jul 2010)

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

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Jul 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Jul 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Jul 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 — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (8 Jul 2010)

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

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (8 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196, 197 and 231 together. The HSE's Health Service Personnel Census indicates that the number employed in the public health service from Dec 2002 to May 2010 (latest data), by grade category, is as follows: Numbers (WTE excld. career break) employed in the public health service Medical/ Dental Nursing Health & Social Care Professionals...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Jul 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 — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (8 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: The provision of the funding referred to by the Deputy was in respect of human resource/personnel development schemes and the development of management/union partnerships of best practices in health enterprises. As set out in my previous reply, these matters are subject to review by the C&AG, my Department and the Department of Finance. The HSE has also appointed Mr. Turlough O' Sullivan to...

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (8 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: Certain products available in head shops have been reported to have anaesthetic effects and therefore may be considered to fall within the scope of the medicinal products legislation. Any such product is considered to be an unauthorised medicinal product and, accordingly, the IMB has been taking action to have these products removed from the market. Additionally, the substances...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (8 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: Although patients may be treated in public hospitals on a private basis, the core purpose of the public hospital system is to provide services for all patients under the statutory eligibility provisions. All persons ordinarily resident in Ireland have full eligibility for hospital services, meaning that there is universal access to public hospital care. The fact that a person may have...

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (8 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: The Health Insurance Authority (HIA) compiles statistics on the numbers of persons insured by the three companies operating in the open market, in addition to the restricted membership undertakings which operate for certain mainly vocational groups. Private health insurance membership has remained high, with over 50% of the population covered by a policy. The information requested by the...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Jul 2010)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Jul 2010)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (8 Jul 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 (8 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 215 together. I am conscious that the cancellation of a hospital procedure can be inconvenient and stressful for both patients and their families. Every effort is made to avoid such occurrences. It is important to note that the deferral of a person's admission to hospital may occur for a range of reasons, for example because of hospital capacity...