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Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (28 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: Workforce planning analysis is complex as Ireland is part of the international market for skilled health professions. In addition workforce planning must now be undertaken in the context of the current economic realities and the Employment Control Framework for the health services. In 2009 my Department and the HSE published 'An Integrated Workforce Planning Strategy for the Health Services,...

Leaders' Questions (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: How can a minority dominate?

Portlaoise Hospital (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: I thank Deputy Stanley for the opportunity to clarify the situation. I do not believe there is any difference between the two statements, to be frank. There is an association because many of the hospitals mentioned in conjunction with Portlaoise are model 2, but I did not say that Portlaoise was going to be model 2. I have certainly never said that. Let us clear that up at the outset. I...

Portlaoise Hospital (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: There is no provision in capital funding in the current year or next year for a maternity unit for Portlaoise that I am aware of. I will check that with my officials and would be happy to be proven wrong. We live in straitened times and we all know why, because of the previous Government's approach to our economic affairs. Equally, as a doctor, I do not know that €42 million is not...

Portlaoise Hospital (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: I do know, however, that many of our hospitals must change the way they deliver care. We must have far more day case surgery, we must have far more cases admitted on the day of surgery, rather than the night before and I know we need greater flexibility in our staffing and how we approach this problem. There is huge room for improvement within our hospitals. That is not to castigate those...

Hospital Services (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: I thank the Deputies for raising this important issue. The urgent care centre now in place in Roscommon operates from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week and is provided by non-consultant hospital doctors with clinical governance provided by the emergency medicine consultant in Galway. In addition, a medical assessment operates at the hospital and there is an out-of-hours GP service is in...

Hospital Services (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: The issue of children is of concern. Yesterday, at the request of Deputy Frank Feighan, I met a group from Roscommon hospital, including some of the surgical staff and management. This issue was raised and it will be addressed in the next week. There will be availability for staff to deal with minor injuries and lacerations. I received that undertaking from a senior clinician at the hospital.

Hospital Services (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: The Deputy also mentioned other matters.

Hospital Services (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: People should be able to go to the hospital. At yesterday's meeting, the senior staff member from Roscommon hospital said he is available to GPs at the end of a telephone. He will be letting them know that so that they can send people to the hospital. He is on call and will see people if needs be.

Hospital Services (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: I did not interrupt the Deputy. I ask him not to interrupt me. There will be an improved service in this regard and GPs will be informed of it. The total number of paramedics in County Roscommon is 26 and the total number of advanced paramedics is seven. The paramedical service is working very well and has already had a positive effect on a number of individuals, at least one of whom...

Childhood Obesity (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: I thank the Deputy for raising this hugely important issue. If we do not address it we may end up the first generation to bury the generation behind it, which is not the natural order of things or what any parent ever wants to be involved in. The prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased with alarming speed over the past 30 or so years, so much so that the World Health Organisation...

Childhood Obesity (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: I could not agree more with Deputy O'Donovan. This is a cross-departmental and cross-governmental issue, which is the reason the meeting was held by the United Nations. It is clear we can learn from one another. We all know there are vested interests involved here and that when it comes to advertising, high-sugar drinks and high-fat foods should not be shown when young children are...

Social Welfare Code (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton. Social welfare legislation provides that a person must satisfy the conditions of being available for and genuinely seeking work to be entitled to a jobseeker's payment. Any person who fails to satisfy these conditions on an ongoing basis is not entitled to such payment. Unlike other jobseekers who must...

Social Welfare Code (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: I am pleased the Deputy welcomes the progress in this area through the establishment of a working group to resolve the matter. I want to put on record my appreciation of the brave men and women who perform this essential service for our rural communities and who often lay their lives on the line in doing so. It is in all our interests that this is examined closely for a resolution to be...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Sep 2011)

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

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: The Government's policy on mental health incorporates the recommendations of Vision for Change. This Government is committed to reducing the stigma of mental illness, ensuring early and appropriate intervention and vastly improving access to modern mental health services in the community. The Programme for Government states that unsuitable psychiatric institutions will be closed and patients...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: I have referred this matter to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: I have referred this matter to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: I have been informed by the HSE that no personnel within the Executive are provided with a company car. The roles of certain paramedic staff in the National Ambulance Service may require that, when on call, they have specially-equipped vehicles available to them at their homes to facilitate rapid response.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: The Employment Control Framework does not preclude the replacement of staff on maternity leave. Such replacements are a matter for local management to consider given the need (or otherwise) to replace staff and the financial cost of doing so.