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Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: Yes, I think there may well be a need for legislation if we are going to establish a State hospital for paediatrics. While the report is due out today, I have not yet received it.

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: The Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill will be before the House today so perhaps the Deputy could make a contribution then.

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: That debate will be resumed.

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: Perhaps that matter could be discussed by the Whips.

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: If the Deputy is referring to its co-location with an adult hospital, that is what the task force members were asked to do. They were given terms of reference. I know they have met frequently over recent weeks to finalise the report. I am not certain I will get the report today. I do not know when I am going to get it. It was due today or tomorrow but I do not know if that will happen. The...

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: As quickly as possible. I hope it will be in the next few weeks. We are doing this very quickly, as the Deputy knows.

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: Yes, there will be.

Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: A drug offenders Bill is promised but I do not have the information on when it will be available.

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: I have not had any contact with the Cuban authorities regarding seeking advice on health matters but I will bear the Deputy's suggestion in mind.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Hygiene: Hospital Hygiene (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question refers to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. The HSE is also responsible for procuring and purchasing the products and services it may require. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to have a reply...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question refers to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question refers to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: The Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006 was published on 16 March 2006 and the Second Stage reading of the Bill commenced in the Dáil on 30 March 2006. The Second Stage of this Bill is due to resume in the Dáil on 27 April 2006. It is my wish that the important legislative proposals contained in the Bill will have a speedy passage through the Oireachtas prior to the summer recess. This will...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: In April 2005 it came to my attention that some hospitals had been charging the statutory inpatient levy in the case of patients occupying trolleys in accident and emergency departments. On 28 April 2005, I instructed the Health Service Executive to ensure that patients should not be charged the levy unless they had been formally admitted to a hospital. This instruction included not charging...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question refers to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. This includes responsibility for the ownership and use of lands in the public health service. Accordingly, the Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: I recently received the HSE capital plan 2006, including further information subsequently sought by my Department with regard to certain aspects of it. The plan, which includes the proposed phase 3C development at Naas Hospital, is at present being considered by my Department in conjunction with the Department of Finance. I expect to be in a position to revert to the HSE in the near future...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question refers to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question refers to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (6 Apr 2006)

Mary Harney: The feasibility of introducing a vaccine damage compensation scheme is still under examination in my Department. This process is at an advanced stage and is being given priority in the Department's 2006 business plan.