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Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (15 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The Employment Control Framework for the health service allows for the filling of up to 100 psychiatric nurse vacancies where they were required to support the implementation of A Vision for Change. Of the 100 posts exempted from the moratorium on recruitment in 2010, the Health Service Executive has advised that, to date, 56.91 (in wholetime equivalent terms) psychiatric nurses have been...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The amount received by the Health Service Executive in respect of health contributions in 2010 was €2,017,656,784, as detailed in the following table. 2010 January €2,471,353 February €220,000,000 March €137,000,000 April €146,000,000 May €130,000,000 June €140,000,000 July €129,000,000 August €136,076,901 September €186,000,000 October €195,000,000...

Written Answers — Magdalene Laundries: Magdalene Laundries (15 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I have received the information requested by the Deputy, from the Health Service Executive, and it is set out in the following tables. Revenue Funding 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 €000's €000's €000's €000's €000's Sisters of Mercy 309 521 595 582 511 Sisters of Our Lady of Charity - - - - - Sisters of Charity 2,632 15,714 16,489 17,219 16,568 Good Shepherd Sisters 2,885 3,453...

Written Answers — Health Promotion: Health Promotion (15 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: My Department together with the Department of Education and Skills recently convened a meeting of the SPHE Inter-Departmental Group to review overall progress and models for partnership working. My Department has requested the HSE to submit a report on the matter and I anticipate that this will be completed shortly. Once received this issue will be further considered.

Written Answers — Traveller Community: Traveller Community (15 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Question Nos. 632, 634 and 636 together. Arising from the findings of the Study a sub-group of the Traveller Health Advisory Committee met and agreed priority areas for action. These are: Mental Health; Suicide; Men's Health; Addiction/Alcohol; Domestic Violence; Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health. Existing resources allocated to Traveller health will be focused towards...

Written Answers — Health Strategy: Health Strategy (15 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The HSE National Intercultural Health Strategy 2007-2012 provides a framework within which the health and care needs of people from diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds are addressed, while staff are supported in delivering responsive, culturally competent services. The implementation of the recommendations of the strategy are taking place on a prioritised phased basis over the 5 year...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — European Court Judgments: European Court Judgments (15 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: Ireland is committed to submitting its Action Plan by 16 June as expected. The Department is in the process of carrying out the preliminary work to facilitate the establishment of an Expert Group. This Expert Group will examine the judgement with a view to making recommendations to Government on how this matter should be properly addressed; however, the details of this Group have not been...

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (15 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: Ireland was represented by the Deputy Permanent Representative to the EU and by the Health Attaché at the EPSCO Health Council in Luxembourg on 6 June, at which the E-coli outbreak was discussed. Commissioner Dalli provided an update on the situation and reported that the Commission was in daily communication with food safety and public health authorities and outlined that a priority was to...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Jun 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 — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (15 Jun 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 national data collection programme. The review of these changes is ongoing.

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (15 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: Under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, individuals contribute up to 80% of their assessable income and a maximum of 5% of the value of any assets per annum towards their cost of care. The first €36,000 of an individual's assets, or €72,000 in the case of a couple, is not counted at all in the financial assessment. The scheme includes a safeguard that nobody will pay more than the actual...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Jun 2011)

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

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I thank Senators Burke and Bacik for raising this important issue. As acknowledged by Senator Bacik, the Department is aware of the work done by Amnesty International and its report on the need for dual criminality provision. We have sought advisory counsel's advice on the matter. In the meantime, current advice stands. However, as Senator Bacik pointed out there will be an opportunity...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: These are technical amendments which reflect the change in name of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to Department of Justice and Equality and Department of Foreign Affairs to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: During the course of my Second Stage speech, I mentioned that my officials were reviewing the Bill to strengthen provisions in relation to the victim. I now propose to make an amendment to explicitly state that victim impact evidence provisions would apply to offences set out in this Bill in accordance with the Criminal Justice Act 1993. This provision would allow a victim of a FGM offence...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I thank Senator Bacik for promoting this important Bill which sends a loud message about this country's attitude towards the well-being and safety of our citizens and those who wish to become citizens. I thank all other Senators who took part in the debate and my officials who have been extremely helpful to me and other Senators on the issue. I also thank my predecessor, Ms Mary Harney, for...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The HSE National Clinical Programme for Diabetes - which includes the care of children and adolescents with diabetes - is established within the Clinical Strategy and Programmes Directorate. The programme is supported by a multidisciplinary team with representation from a number of Nursing and Allied Health Professionals, Podiatrists, GPs and the Diabetes Federation of Ireland. The National...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (16 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I have arranged to meet with Irish survivors of thalidomide in July.