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Written Answers — Pharmaceutical Sector: Pharmaceutical Sector (31 Jan 2008)

James Reilly: Question 16: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will report on recent discussions with pharmacists and if progress has been made; if she will appoint an independent body to provide an independent and fair assessment of all aspects of the pharmacy contract; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2697/08]

Health Services: Motion (5 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: I move: That Dáil Éireann, noting the failure of the Government to implement the recommendations of the Pollock report; recognising the serious deficit in isolation units and the shortage of specialist cystic fibrosis staff; noting the failure of the Government to secure funding for the implementation of the recommendations of A Vision for Change; acknowledging that mental health services...

Health Services: Motion (5 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Devins, and express my disappointment that the Minister, Deputy Harney, cannot be present. This is a very important debate and I find it extraordinary that she is not in the country when we are discussing health services that can be a matter of life or death for many citizens, particularly young people with...

Health Services: Motion (5 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: I am sorry but the Deputy should not interrupt.

Health Services: Motion (5 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Section 15.11 of Planning for the Future, published in 1984, was to be Government policy. The specified funds were to be ring-fenced for psychiatric and mental health services, acknowledging the fact that these services represent the Cinderella of our health service and always have done. Under this Government, they remain so, and if it is left in power, this will always be the case. I hope...

Health Services: Motion (5 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: It could not have been adjourned for six weeks later.

Health Services: Motion (5 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: She did not go to the Superbowl.

Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (5 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of her statements (details supplied) she will make a statement on the unilateral action taken by the Health Service Executive issuing a new contract without recourse to an arbitrator, as agreed before Christmas 2007 and with a January 2008 deadline for signing of same contract; and if she will make a statement on the...

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: In a diluted form.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: I thank everybody in the House who contributed to this debate, as these are very important issues. I welcome the members of the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland in the Gallery who have come from Rush. I know it took much effort on their part to be here. Every time these people go out they are exposed to more infection, so I appreciate their being here. We discussed cystic fibrosis...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: I will tell the Minister of State, Deputy Devins, who is not here, what disgusts me: that people with cystic fibrosis die ten years younger than they do 50 miles up the road; that Beverly Seville Doyle, a 39 year old, died alone in a toilet in an accident and emergency department; that psychotic patients cannot get secure beds and put themselves and others at risk; that the people of Dublin...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (6 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the category of staff to be recruited with regard to the 34.5 WTE infection control staff that have to be recruited out of the 52 infection control staff announced in 2006; when this recruitment process will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4096/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the engagement that has taken place with relevant stakeholders to date with regard to the fair deal scheme; the further engagement she plans to have with stakeholders following the publication of the Bill; the mechanism that will be in place to address stakeholders' concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4097/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (6 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the fourteen additional fast-tracked single-room beds for people with cystic fibrosis will be ring-fenced for cystic fibrosis patients only; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4098/08]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (6 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she expects to receive the Health Service Executive report on the Irish Psychiatric Association, Lie of the Land; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4099/08]

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: I thank Deputy Brian Hayes for bringing this motion before the House. Approximately 20 years ago I was a member of a health board and became involved in an educational sub-committee involving inspectors from the Department of Education and Science. At that time, the Department still refused to acknowledge there was such a thing as autism. Following numerous meetings with officials, they...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: What does having it none of the time do for them?

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: But the Minister will not offer one-to-one teaching, which ABA schools do.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: This is from the Minister's task force co-authors.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: The Minister will not give them one-to-one tuition, which will guarantee a good outcome.