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Hospital Services: Motion (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: It is my goal and that of the Government to bring in free GP care over the next few years and to lay the groundwork for universal health insurance in order that all patients can access primary and secondary health care without worrying whether they can afford it when they need it.

Hospital Services: Motion (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: Absolutely.

Hospital Services: Motion (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: Nobody is withdrawing front-line staff.

Hospital Services: Motion (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: It is not saving money; it will save lives.

Hospital Services: Motion (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: Not withdrawing chairs.

Hospital Services: Motion (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: We are not hurrying anywhere. The Deputy can be assured of that.

Hospital Services: Motion (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: With €200 million from philanthropy. That is never never land.

Written Answers — Nursing Education: Nursing Education (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: Last Autumn the previous Government decided to implement a range of budgetary measures including the phased abolition of pay to student nurses when undertaking the rostered placement. Following my appointment, I requested a review of this decision and invited the nursing unions to become involved in the process. I also advised that a more general review of the degree programme for nurses...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I have been informed by the HSE that the construction contract for the new ward block at St Vincent's University Hospital, which will include accommodation for patients with Cystic Fibrosis, is proceeding according to plan, within budget and on time. Completion of building works is scheduled for April 2012, after which the building can be brought into use for service delivery.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive has advised that it is not possible to put a figure on the number of agency nurses working within the system at any one time. Owing to the various lengths of shifts and direct booking by hospitals, the number changes on a daily basis. However, the Executive has provided data on the number of 'agency nurse hours' bought by the HSE since the 14th March 2011. This...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER) was announced by the Minister for Finance in his Supplementary Budget Statement of 7 April 2009. This replaced all existing early retirement schemes, and no others were available after the closing date of the ISER, until the introduction of the Voluntary Early Retirement and Voluntary Redundancy schemes which were announced on 1 November...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The National Ambulance Service (NAS) has undergone significant change in order to ensure quality, safety and value for money. In line with other clinical areas, this process is ongoing as clinical needs and standards develop. I believe that these developments are in the best interests of patients, and that they are a key part of the Government's work to ensure high quality emergency care. In...

Written Answers — Diabetes Services: Diabetes Services (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 564 and 565 together. The HSE's National Clinical Programme for Diabetes - which includes the care of children and adolescents with diabetes, has estimated that there are between 3,000 and 4,000 children and young adults with diabetes in this country. It was established by the HSE in 2010 with the express aim of defining the way diabetic clinical services...

Written Answers — Nuclear Power Plants: Nuclear Power Plants (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 567 and 595 together. Public health risks of potential international concern, including radionuclear risks, are notified by the WHO to all Member States. In addition, the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) has been receiving information on the situation at the Fukushima site and the consequences of the accident since its occurrence on 11...

Written Answers — Diabetes Services: Diabetes Services (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 569 and 571 to 573, inclusive, together. The information requested will be supplied separately to the Deputy.

Written Answers — International Summits: International Summits (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The issue of attendance at the United Nations High-Level Summit on Non-Communicable Disease in New York this September is under active consideration. A final decision has not been made; however, I will communicate this to the Deputy in due course.

Written Answers — Health Policy: Health Policy (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I welcome the fact that Denmark has selected chronic disease, with a particular focus on diabetes, as a priority for their Presidency. In Ireland, it is estimated that approximately 5% of the population have diabetes. The Danish Presidency wishes to consider the prevention, detection and treatment of chronic diseases, which is already part of the generic framework in Ireland for dealing...

Written Answers — Board Membership: Board Membership (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: Agencies established under the remit of my Department are required to comply with my Department's Frameworks for Corporate and Financial Governance. The two Frameworks (one for regulatory bodies under the aegis of my Department and one for the agencies funded by my Department) are supplementary to statutory requirements and to Government approved guidelines including the Code of Practice...

Written Answers — Board Membership: Board Membership (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: Agencies established under the remit of my Department are required to comply with my Department's Frameworks for Corporate and Financial Governance. The two Frameworks (one for regulatory bodies under the aegis of my Department and one for the agencies funded by my Department) are supplementary to statutory requirements and to Government approved guidelines including the Code of Practice...

Written Answers — Tissue Preservation: Tissue Preservation (5 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: EU Directive 2004/23/EC on the Quality and Safety of Tissues and Cells and the Regulations made under the Directive (S.I. No.158 of 2006) set standards of quality and safety for human tissues and cells which are intended for human applications. These Regulations apply to the donation, procurement, testing, processing, preservation, storage and distribution of human tissues and cells when...