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Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (22 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The reduction in the grade categories from March 2010 to March 2011 is outlined in Table 1. Data Source - Health Service Personnel Census. The comparison between March 2010 and March 2011 are not directly comparable for the following reasons: Note 1: Not included in the March 2010 figure is 260 WTE in the National Cancer Screening Service which was brought onto the HSE's census in late 2010...

Written Answers — Health Service Capital Programme: Health Service Capital Programme (22 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The HSE has submitted its draft capital plan for the multi-annual period 2011-2015. This is a multi-annual programme which is developed over a rolling five year period. This draft plan is under consideration and requires my approval together with the consent of the Minister for Finance. The draft plan which is under consideration reflects key capital priorities for health including those set...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: Since becoming the Minister for Health I have met with the HSE on over thirty separate occasions to discuss the various aspects of the health services including the acute hospital transformation. I have instructed the HSE not to withdraw any services from acute hospitals unless and until I receive a full briefing on the details of what is proposed, the alternative arrangements to be put in...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I have received no such list from the Taoiseach, nor am I aware of the existence of any such list.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 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. This programme has a Clinical Lead appointed through the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI). The working group is made up of a multi-disciplinary team with representation from a number of...

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (22 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive is involved in many programmes to help prevent obesity; equally my Department - in conjunction with other organisations and Government Departments - is involved in a number of programmes that encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles. And in this regard I set up a Special Action Group on Obesity, comprising representatives from my Department, the Health...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I have stated many times that the waiting times for admission for patients attending Emergency Departments in many hospitals are unacceptable. I am determined that this situation should be addressed. In this regard the Deputy will be aware that I have recently established the Special Delivery Unit and assigned to it as a priority the task of addressing the issues arising in Emergency...

Written Answers — Medical Training: Medical Training (22 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 and 193 together. The career path of a non-consultant hospital doctor (NCHD) following graduation is normally: Intern - 1 year, Senior House Officer - 2 or 3 years, Registrar - 1 year +, Senior/Specialist Registrar - up to 7 years. Typically doctors who graduate from Irish medical colleges undertake a one year internship in the public hospital system....

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The working group is made up of a multidisciplinary team with representation from a number of Nursing and Allied Health Professionals, Podiatrists, GPs etc. The Diabetes Federation of Ireland is also a member of this working group. The National Diabetes Working group is working through a number of key objectives, including the implementation of projects such as Diabetes Retinopathy Screening...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (22 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: Responsibility for North-South Co-operation is co-located in the Unit of my Department responsible for EU and International Affairs. Additional responsibilities have also been assigned to this Unit from time to time. Relevant records prior to 2004 cannot readily be accessed but staffing in the relevant Unit since 2004 was as follows: YEAR GRADE WTE December 2004 Principal OfficerAssistant...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The working group is made up of a multidisciplinary team with representation from a number of Nursing and Allied Health Professionals, Podiatrists, GPs etc. The Diabetes Federation of Ireland is also a member of this working group. The National Diabetes Working group is working through a number of key objectives, including the implementation of projects such as Diabetes Retinopathy Screening...

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (23 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs) continue to be a challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. Ireland is not unique in this regard and tackling HCAIs here continues to be a priority for the Government and for the Health Service Executive (HSE). Healthcare associated infection, including MRSA, is a challenge for all health systems across the world as healthcare becomes more intensive,...

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: Deputy Martin created and presided over the mess.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I would say they trust us a lot more than they trust you.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: There is a lot more constructive debate in it now than ever came out of it before.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: There is no such legislation.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: All employees, including full time and part time employees on the payroll, who are, or are entitled to be members of a public service occupational pension scheme or pension arrangement are subject to the deduction provided for under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act, 2009. I can confirm that the levy applies to all employees of Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary,...

Written Answers — Departmental Functions: Departmental Functions (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The Department of Children and Youth Affairs was established on the 2nd June 2011. A wide range of functions relating to the role of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, including functions relating the development of youth services, have already been transferred to the Department of Children and Youth Affairs under a Transfer of Functions Order made under the Ministers and...