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- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (17 May 2011)
James Reilly: Currently, there are no statutory regulations governing sunbed use. However, I will imminently seek Government approval to prepare legislation to regulate sunbed use, in particular to prohibit their use by those under 18 years of age. Other proposals include ensuring that adequate protective eyewear is provided, that information on the health risks associated with sunbeds use is provided and...
- Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (17 May 2011)
James Reilly: I have met with the CEO of the VHI twice since my appointment in March 2011. The first meeting took place soon after I took office when I met him along with the Chairman of the Board of the VHI. The second meeting was on 5 May last. At the meeting on 5 May, I outlined in general terms my plans for the introduction of Universal Health Insurance and how I considered the VHI could best fit...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 May 2011)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 May 2011)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 May 2011)
James Reilly: The management of hospital services generally, including outpatient waiting lists, is a matter for the Health Service Executive and the individual hospitals concerned. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the case investigated...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 May 2011)
James Reilly: While the management of waiting lists generally is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned, the Special Delivery Unit soon to be set up, will have a major role in addressing this issue. I have, therefore, in the interim referred the Deputy's question to the Executive for reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (17 May 2011)
James Reilly: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Nursing Education: Nursing Education (18 May 2011)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 200 and 224 together. I have approved a review of the decision to abolish payments to student nurses during their fourth-year pre-registration rostered placement. The nursing unions have been invited to contribute to the review process. My Department has advised the unions that submissions will be accepted up to 3 June 2011.
- Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (18 May 2011)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201 and 202 together. The most widely available information on waiting times in Emergency Departments relates only to those who have been assessed as in need of admission. These "trolley wait" figures provide an important snapshot but they exclude patients who do not require admission. The INMO and the HSE have been publishing trolley wait figures at different...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2011)
James Reilly: There must be a clear national approach to non-emergency transport which, where provided, should be in the most cost-effective way and with clear conditions. The HSE is developing a national policy which is focused on addressing, consistently, the eligibility and affordability of patient transport services across the country, as well as achieving the â¬15m in savings recommended in the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2011)
James Reilly: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2011)
James Reilly: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (18 May 2011)
James Reilly: I understand the CEO of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board is being offered the post of CEO of Tallaght Hospital. She will not be leaving her current post until later in the year. It is anticipated that the recently initiated review of the National Children's Hospital project will have been completed before she leaves. Any decision with regard to the future of the Project...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2011)
James Reilly: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Preschool Services: Preschool Services (18 May 2011)
James Reilly: The free Preschool Year in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme was introduced in January 2010 as a universal programme to provide children with a free preschool year, normally in the year before they commence primary school. There is no entitlement under the ECCE programme for a second year of free preschool provision. Where a child has special needs, his or her parents can...
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (18 May 2011)
James Reilly: As Minister for Health and Children, I am very focused on the increasingly important role of pre-hospital care within the wider health services. A patient's outcome can depend on the amount of time it takes for an ambulance to respond to an emergency call. The ambulance response time, in addition to the expertise of the paramedics attending the scene, can significantly improve the patient's...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2011)
James Reilly: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (18 May 2011)
James Reilly: The free pre-school year in early childhood care and education programme was introduced in January 2010 as a universal programme to provide children with a free pre-school year, normally in the year before they commence primary school. There is no entitlement under the ECCE programme for a second year of free pre-school provision. Where a child has special needs, his or her parents can apply...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 May 2011)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive and I will revert to the Deputy with a reply.
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (19 May 2011)
James Reilly: Management of the Health Service Executive property portfolio is a service matter. Therefore, the Deputy's question has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.End of Take