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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 you with a reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 May 2011)

James Reilly: In June 2006, the Report of a Working Group on haemochromatosis was published. It examined the nature and extent of haemochromatosis in Ireland and advised on the actions necessary to address the problems caused by it. The Report makes a series of recommendations relating to the management and treatment of haemochromatosis. The report was circulated to the HSE and other relevant...

Written Answers — Preschool Services: Preschool Services (19 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 — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 May 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 147, 150 and 151 together. The issue of consent for the treatment of children is not governed by specific legislation. What is required in a given situation falls to be determined on the basis of the facts of an individual case. In medical emergencies, for example, urgent treatment may be provided to a child in the absence of express consents where it is...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (19 May 2011)

James Reilly: The consent form for the administration of Pandemic (H1N1 2009) Influenza (swine flu) was developed in line with (a) consent forms used in previous vaccination campaigns e.g. the meningococcal C vaccine campaign in 2000 and the MMR catch up campaign in 2009. (b) guidance on consent issues as per the HSE Quality and Risk department as published in Chapter 6 of the Practical Guide to...

Written Answers — Medical Inquiries: Medical Inquiries (19 May 2011)

James Reilly: When the case was received by HSE, it was assessed using the Investigation Procedure and Toolkit under the HSE established National Incident Management Protocol. The level of the investigation was decided by reference to the National Incident Protocol in light of the information on the case received by HSE. The case has therefore been investigated under that protocol by the HSE. Factors...

Written Answers — Medical Inquiries: Medical Inquiries (19 May 2011)

James Reilly: I am informed that a non-national patient who attended the Rotunda Hospital collapsed and was transferred to the Mater Hospital. She subsequently passed away in Intensive Care Unit in the Mater Hospital on March 8 of this year. A full adverse incident review by the HSE is currently in progress.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (19 May 2011)

James Reilly: The Galway University Hospitals Group encompasses four sites: Galway University Hospital, Merlin Park, Roscommon and Portiuncla Hospital, Ballinasloe. I believe the recruitment of the three senior managers for the group is a significant step to strengthen and improve performance across the group and within its individual hospitals. I believe that there must be improved performance across the...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 May 2011)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE and I will revert to the Deputy with a reply.E

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (19 May 2011)

James Reilly: Unaccompanied minors seeking asylum are in need of care and protection under the Child Care Act 1991 and are entitled to the same treatment and rights as indigenous young people. The immediate and the ongoing needs of separated children seeking asylum relating to accommodation, medical and social needs as well as their application for refugee status are the responsibility of the Health...

Written Answers — Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence (19 May 2011)

James Reilly: The HSE is committed to funding organisations that provide domestic violence services. Frontline services for domestic violence received funding in the order of €14.9 million in 2009. There are no plans to decrease the financial allocation to support domestic violence services.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (19 May 2011)

James Reilly: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011 remains on the Seanad Order Paper. The issue of restoration will arise after the new Seanad is formed, and will be pursued as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (24 May 2011)

James Reilly: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011 remains on the Seanad Order Paper. The issue of restoration will arise after the new Seanad is formed, and will be pursued as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (24 May 2011)

James Reilly: The new Childcare Education and Training Support (CETS) programme was introduced in September of last year and is implemented by the Childcare Directorate in the new Department of Children and Youth Affairs, on behalf of FÁS and the Vocational Educational Committees (VECs). The CETS programme replaces the previous childcare support programmes implemented by FÁS and the VECs under which...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Grants: Nursing Home Grants (24 May 2011)

James Reilly: Upon its completion, the Community Nursing Unit (CNU) programme which commenced in 2006 will have delivered approximately 2,246 beds - comprising 879 additional and 1,367 replacement beds. Between 2006 and 2010 approximately €442m Exchequer capital funding has been provided for Services for Older People including community nursing units. In order to comply with regulatory requirements,...

Written Answers — Child Protection: Child Protection (24 May 2011)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility under the Child Care Act 2001, to promote the welfare of children who are not receiving adequate care and protection. In the performance of this function the HSE has regard to all forms of child abuse, including emotional abuse. Children First, the National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children, describes the...

Written Answers — Health Service Inspections: Health Service Inspections (24 May 2011)

James Reilly: The centre referred to by Deputy Costello is a non-statutory centre which was registered by the HSE to commence operation on the 10th of September 2010 pending a full inspection as per the Registration and Inspection Service protocol. The centre was registered for a maximum capacity of two young people aged 12 to 17 on admission. The written and agreed purpose and function of the centre was...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 May 2011)

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

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (24 May 2011)

James Reilly: Under the Freedom of Information legislation the Health Service Executive is a completely separate body from the Department of Health and Children. Statutory responsibility for compliance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Acts rests entirely with the Health Service Executive. Provisions within the Freedom of Information legislation allow for an appeals process should any...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 May 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 356, 358, 424 and 425 together. The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available in my Department. Therefore I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply the necessary information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.