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Written Answers — Mortality Statistics: Mortality Statistics (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has provided the following figures showing the numbers of deaths where a cause of death of hypothermia has been recorded for the winter months (Nov/Dec/Jan) for each year from 2005 to 2010. Please note that data for 2011 is not yet available and that data for 2009 and 2010 are provisional. Hypothermia related deaths for November to January 2005 to 2010 ...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 293 and 294 together. My Department has asked the HSE for the detailed information sought by the Deputy and I will be in further communication with him when it is to hand.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. Moreover, I have made it clear that I expect to be briefed, in advance, where there are any proposals to withdraw services from individual hospitals.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 297 and 298 together. The HSE plan implementing the changes to the Accident and Emergency Services at Roscommon County Hospital came into effect on 11 July. This saw the establishment of an Urgent Care Centre in place of the Accident and Emergency Department. Persons with acute or life threatening conditions such as heart attacks are being brought by...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I am very pleased to note that the pre-hospital emergency response capacity for Roscommon has been significantly increased. There are now four paramedic emergency ambulances available during the day and three during the night time. In addition, there is a special Rapid Response Vehicle, staffed by an advanced paramedic, which is available 24 hours a day. The ambulances are based in...

Written Answers — Pharmacy Services: Pharmacy Services (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: Prescription charges are provided for under Section 59 of the Health Act 1970 as amended by the Health (Amendment ) (No 2) Act 2010. Revoking these provisions requires primary legislation. It is my intention subject to Government approval to introduce legislation to abolish prescription charges for medical card holders.

Written Answers — Tobacco-Related Diseases: Tobacco-Related Diseases (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: Targets were set on smoking initiation and prevalence in the Cardiovascular Report 'Changing Cardiovascular Health' which was published last year. The Tobacco Policy Review Group is considering a range of measures in relation to tobacco control. I anticipate that their report will be completed in the coming months and that this will be brought to Government for decision.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The Ministers of State at my Department have not attended any Ministerial Council meetings since the formation of the Government.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 303 and 321 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 — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Jul 2011)

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

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The management and delivery of the health capital programme is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I do not consider that any further public health investigation is warranted in connection with the Haulbowline site in the Cork harbour area. You will be aware that, as a result of concerns expressed by residents in the Cork Harbour area about the potential health effects of the Haulbowline facility, I asked my Chief Medical Officer to examine the case for a public health study into the...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (20 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 (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 309 and 310 together. In relation to the provision of hospital services generally, 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 place, and the overall implications for patients. The National Acute Medicine...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The configuration of services is constantly being reviewed and reorganised in the light of the clinical programmes currently being developed and rolled out by the HSE and in order to ensure the delivery of appropriate and safe health services. In all cases the future configuration of services will also need to meet the requirements of the recent HIQA reports on Mallow and Ennis. The models...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (20 Jul 2011)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: This HSE's draft Capital Plan is under consideration and reflects key capital priorities for health including those set out in the Programme for Government. I expect to be in a position to write to you, in the near future, with detail on the St Luke's project which the HSE has provided.

Written Answers — Hospital Procedures: Hospital Procedures (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The scheduling of patients for hospital treatment is a matter for the consultant concerned in each case and is determined on the basis of clinical need. Should the patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he/she would be in the best position to take the matter up with the consultant involved. As this is a service matter, it has...

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 323 to 326, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Jul 2011)

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