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- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 283 to 286, inclusive, together. On 23 December 2005, I made the decision that the commencement of risk equalisation transfers between insurers in the market was necessary having carefully considered the report submitted by the Health Insurance Authority and the subsequent representations made by insurers in the market. I did so in accordance with the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Service Expenditure: Health Service Expenditure (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 289, 290 and 305 together. The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: My Department made available an additional â¬9 million to the Health Service Executive for the development of cancer services in 2006 including the continuation of preparations for a national cervical screening programme. The Deputy's question concerning the allocation of funds relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the...
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 302 to 304, inclusive, 306 and 307 together. The Deputy's questions relate to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the Executive to arrange to have these matters...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Patient Statistics: Patient Statistics (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below. Data are derived from the hospital inpatient inquiry system which records information on each episode of hospitalisation in publicly funded acute hospitals. Number of Newborns with a Diagnosis of Birth Asphyxia in the HSE North Eastern Region 2004 Condition Number Severe Birth Asphyxia (With Neurological...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: The opening or establishment of all new pharmacies is governed by the Pharmacy Acts, subject to restrictions imposed by non-pharmacy legislation such as the Planning Act. There is no statutory prohibition on the provision of pharmacy and general practitioner services from co-located facilities. However, a community pharmacy contract may not be awarded to a pharmacy in which a GP practising in...
- Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: I intend to take Questions Nos. 319 and 320 together. As the Deputy is aware, a forum on fluoridation was established to review the fluoridation of public piped water supplies in Ireland. The forum report's main conclusion was that the fluoridation of public piped water supplies should continue as a public health measure. The forum also concluded that water fluoridation has been very...
- Written Answers — Benchmarking Awards: Benchmarking Awards (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: My Department approved the payment of the increases due to all eligible grades under the final phase of parallel benchmarking, which included home helps, on 3 June 2005. As the payment of salaries to personnel within the Health Service Executive, is a matter for the executive my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the HSE to arrange to have this matter investigated...
- Written Answers — Organ Donation: Organ Donation (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: The annual organ donor awareness campaign, which is organised by the Irish donor network and administered by the Irish Kidney Association, highlights the necessity for organ donation generally. The campaign, which is supported by my Department, highlights the need for organ donors by promoting the carrying of a organ donor card. My Department has been providing financial support to the donor...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 327 to 331, inclusive, together. The winter initiative was an investment package introduced in 2000, which was designed to relieve some of the pressures experienced by accident and emergency departments. This investment package was designed to fund additional nursing home places for patients who were occupying acute hospital beds, the recruitment of additional...
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (14 Feb 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.