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Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The current situation in relation to the waiting lists for orthopaedic services in Cork University Hospital is totally unacceptable. Patients need a service that is timely and effective. A key immediate priority is the establishment of the Special Delivery Unit (SDU), which I announced on the 1st of June. The purpose of the SDU is to tackle hospital system inefficiencies and unblock access...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Jun 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 — Health Services: Health Services (28 Jun 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 (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 472 and 473 together. 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...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 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...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: Ministers of State appointed at my Department are as follows:- Ms Róisín Shortall, T.D. has responsibility in relation to Primary Care and the National Drugs Strategy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 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 — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The DePuy ASR hip Recall commenced in late August 2010. Revisions are scheduled based on assessment of clinical need. To date, a total of 113 revisions have taken place - 35 in HSE and HSE funded hospitals, and 78 in private hospitals. A further eight revision surgeries are scheduled in the coming weeks and months. DePuy has indicated that it will cover all reasonable and customary costs...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The rates of mileage and subsistence payable to Ministers and Ministers of State are approved by the Department of Finance. All the rates set out below are those payable to me and to Ministers of State at my Department. The current rates of motor mileage allowance payable in respect of the use of our cars on official travel are set out in the tables below. Rates per Mile Official Motor...

Written Answers — Assisted Human Reproduction: Assisted Human Reproduction (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: IVF treatment is not provided or funded by the public health system. Patients who access IVF treatment privately may claim tax relief on the costs involved under the tax relief for medical expenses scheme. In addition, a defined list of fertility medicines needed for fertility treatment is covered under the High Tech Scheme administered by the Health Service Executive. Medicines covered by...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The project brief for the National Children's Hospital includes a requirement for the provision of helicopter facilities. The Report of the independent review of the location of the National Children's Hospital, announced by me on the 12th of May 2011, is expected shortly. When the expert report is received I will carefully consider the next steps in building the national children's...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 503 to 505, inclusive, together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Service Expenditure: Health Service Expenditure (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I understand that the Deputy's question refers to a table contained in the first progress report of the Implementation Body on the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014 (Table 2, Sustainable Pay Savings). I have been informed that the Implementation Body calculated the payroll savings by using an average annualised saving per employee, arising from the overall reduction in numbers in the...

Written Answers — Health Service Expenditure: Health Service Expenditure (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The detail sought by the Deputy is not readily available. 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 Services: Hospital Services (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I am committed to ensuring that acute hospital services at national, regional and local level are provided in a clinically appropriate and efficient manner. In particular, I want to ensure that services are provided safely and in the setting most appropriate to patients' needs. I have made it clear previously that I intended to consider the current provision of orthopaedic services in St...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: Cord blood is a source of stem cells, which have proven therapeutic benefit for a number of conditions, principally the treatment of blood conditions. Stem cells may also be obtained from bone marrow. It is important to note that many potential benefits of stem cells are at very early investigative stages and will require substantiation through clinical trials. Ireland does not currently...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I announced the establishment of the Special Delivery Unit (SDU) on 1 June. This has been one of my key priorities since becoming Minister for Health. The SDU is a key part of the Government's plans to radically reform the health system in Ireland, with the ultimate goal of introducing a system of Universal Health Insurance (UHI). I have appointed Dr. Martin Connor as the Special Advisor on...