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Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (31 May 2011)

James Reilly: Emergency departments are the front line for our health services and have a higher public awareness profile than virtually any other service. Almost 1.2 million individual emergency presentations were made to acute hospitals during 2010, with almost 370,000 emergency admissions recorded. While the numbers presenting to emergency departments in 2010 were broadly the same as 2009, overall...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (31 May 2011)

James Reilly: The number of staff by grade employed by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland is as follows: Grade Whole Time Equivalents Administrative Assistant 15.04 Senior Administrative Assistant 9.60 Technical Executive 24.00 Senior Technical Executive 4.00 Press & PR 1.00 Chief Audit Manager 1.00 Agricultural Officer 0.80 Veterinary Officer 2.00 Manager 9.50 Chief Specialist 6.00...

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (31 May 2011)

James Reilly: The Government is committed to implementing a comprehensive programme of health reform, the ultimate objective of which is to ensure equal access to healthcare based on need, not income. This objective will be achieved through a single-tier health service supported by universal health insurance. The key policy principles of the reform programme are as follows. Firstly, the reform will...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (31 May 2011)

James Reilly: A statement on the issue of waiting times for endoscopies was issued by Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin on 24 May 2011. A copy of this statement was forwarded to my office on the same day. There has been a very significant increase nationally in the number of children presenting to Crumlin Hospital with possible bowel diseases which has led to an increased demand for diagnostic...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 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 — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (31 May 2011)

James Reilly: The average waiting time in the hospital referred to by the Deputy varies by specialty and between urgent and routine appointments. Depending on the specialty and degree of urgency, a number of consultants see urgent patients within a week. However, the average waiting time for routine appointments differs according to consultant and individual circumstances. As Minister for Health I am...

Written Answers — Missing Children: Missing Children (31 May 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 302 and 331 together. The purpose of the 116000 phone number is to provide a contact number to families if children go missing. While the Office of the Minister for Children was involved in ongoing discussions with other Government Departments in relation to the development of a hotline for missing children, the establishment of the hotline for missing...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 May 2011)

James Reilly: The HSE has been considering changes in the arrangements for funding organisations that provide domestic, sexual and gender-based violence services, including the Rape Crisis Network Ireland. However, it has been decided to extend the current funding to this Network until 1st August to allow me to review these proposals.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (31 May 2011)

James Reilly: Arrangements are in place in the HSE whereby staff may claim travel and subsistence payments in respect of relevant expenses incurred in the course of official duties. Subsistence rates are prescribed in respect of overnight stays away from the employee's home. Similarly, travel rates are set at a fixed amount per mile/kilometre travelled. The Executive issues circulars across the...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (31 May 2011)

James Reilly: I am aware of the subgroup to which the Deputy refers. I understand that the group was established by the HSE National Ambulance Service in order to progress improved management and integration of ambulance services. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (31 May 2011)

James Reilly: I understand that the HSE responded to the Deputy in relation to this case on the 15th April. At that time the HSE advised that there was no record of this patient waiting for treatment at the Mater Hospital. I can also confirm that this patient is currently not on an NTPF waiting list. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (31 May 2011)

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

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (31 May 2011)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (31 May 2011)

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

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (31 May 2011)

James Reilly: Since 9 March 2011, I have appointed Mr Mark Costigan as Press Adviser and Mr Sean Faughnan as Special Adviser, both on the Principal Officer (Standard) salary level which ranges from €80,051 to €92,672. A Government Order in relation to these appointments will be sought shortly. The Special Advisers are required to perform any duties which may be assigned to them as appropriate to the...

Written Answers — Medical Research: Medical Research (31 May 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 322 and 323 together. Cancer research forms a large part of the research programme in Ireland today. The National Cancer Control Strategy noted that cancer research is an essential component in the development, implementation and evaluation of a National Cancer Control Programme. The Health Research Board (HRB) is the lead agency in Ireland supporting and...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (31 May 2011)

James Reilly: I have been informed by the HSE that the information sought is being collated at present. The HSE anticipates being in a position to provide it to the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Medical Treatment Overseas: Medical Treatment Overseas (31 May 2011)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 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 — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (31 May 2011)

James Reilly: MRI requests are prioritised on the basis of clinical need. This priority is decided by Galway University Hospital based on the clinical details provided by the referring clinicians. In the last year, the radiology department at GUH introduced several initiatives to address waiting list problems. The hospital extended its hours of service from 9-5 to 8-5 and now remains open throughout lunch...