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Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The Deputy's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I have been advised by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) that the use of glucose fructose in food products in Europe, and Ireland in particular, is minimal. In the circumstances they have advised that there is no need for concerns regarding the contribution of this ingredient to increasing obesity and diabetes rates in Ireland. They stressed however that, as with all foodstuffs,...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive replied directly to the Deputy on the 12 July 2011.

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (13 Jul 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 (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: In April this year, HIQA published its report on Mallow General Hospital. I am satisfied that the actions taken in relation to the hospital have substantially addressed the report's recommendations on the safety and quality of the hospital's services. This work has involved close consultation with senior clinicians, professionals and management. Detailed planning for the remaining changes,...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 Jul 2011)

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

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: There are currently 130.77 whole-time equivalent Public Health Nurses/Registered General Nurses (including management positions) in County Galway. There were 11 retirements in 2010 and nine to date in 2011. There are currently three Senior Area Medical Officers and 4.5 Area Medical Officers in Galway. There have been two retirements in the past two years - one in 2010 and the other in April...

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: My Department has received an application for funding from the 2011 National Lottery allocation from the organisation in question. This is one of a large number currently being assessed by my Department. The Deputy will be informed of the outcome of the application as soon as a decision has been made

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: Letterkenny General Hospital is categorised as a Category 2 Hospital for the purpose of public hospital charges. Private, semi private and day case charges for hospitals in this category were increased this year by between 29% and 42%. The issue of reimbursement of hospitals for private patient treatment was examined in the 'Value for Money and Policy Review of the Economic Cost and Charges...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: As the recruitment of student public health nurses is a service matter, this query has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: As the awarding of Nursing Education Sponsorship Programmes for Public Health Service Employees is a matter for the HSE, this query has been referred to it for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: My Department has received an application for funding from the 2011 National Lottery allocation from the organisation in question. This is one of a large number currently being assessed by my Department. The Deputy will be informed of the outcome of the application as soon as a decision has been made.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Jul 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 — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: There is no national approach to the issue to the issue of rules allowing or prohibiting family members or close friends to accompany patients into accident and emergency departments. Decisions in this regard are taken at hospital level and will depend on certain circumstances with the main aim of ensuring the safety of patients and their families. In certain circumstances, where for example...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Jul 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 (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 and 213 together. 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...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: Responsibility for monitoring EU policy developments 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. Staffing in the relevant Unit is as follows: GRADE WTE Principal OfficerAssistant PrincipalHealth Attaché (AP)Higher Executive OfficerStaff Officer...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (14 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated within my Department and will be forwarded as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (14 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The Deputy will be aware that I announced the outcome of the Independent Review of the location of the National Paediatric Hospital on 6 July 2011. The decision to locate the new children's hospital on the Mater Campus has been confirmed and I have requested the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board to submit a planning application to An Bord Pleanála. At the time of announcing my...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The HSE National Service Plan 2011 which was approved in December 2010 requires the HSE to operate within the limits of its voted allocation of €13.456 billion. This represents a net reduction of €683m on the 2010 provision. The HSE National Service Plan also commits the HSE to delivering service levels for 2011 which are broadly in line with 2010 levels. All hospitals are required to...