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Written Answers — Fast Food Outlets: Fast Food Outlets (6 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: There is a general requirement for food businesses who sell food and drink to the public and who provide sit down facilities in this regard to also provide patrons with toilet facilities. I do not consider that it would be reasonable or, indeed, feasible to require all takeaway food outlets to provide such toilet facilities to patrons given that the type of food business involved is a take...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (6 Oct 2011)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Oct 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 — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: Based on the most recent analysis carried out by my Department, the number of days lost to sick leave (excluding a small number of staff on medically certified long term sick leave) for the period 1st January 2011 to 3rd October 2011 is 2,706. This equates to a lost time rate of 3.48%. The cost to the Exchequer of this is approximately €442,000. My Department does not pay agency staff to...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Oct 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 — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Oct 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 — Medical Qualifications: Medical Qualifications (6 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: Registration of medical practitioners is a matter for the Medical Council. Full details on the requirements for registration can be found on the Medical Council website at www.medicalcouncil.ie/registration.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (6 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: The Department has significantly reduced its spend on consultancy in recent years and all projects which involve the engagement of external consultants are approved by the Minister prior to the issuing of public tenders. Once initiated, the spend profile of each project is monitored by the Department on a monthly basis. It is expected that the total expenditure on consultancy fees for 2011...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 26: In page 39, line 38, to delete "fine not exceeding €5,000" and substitute "class A fine". Before we continue, I would be obliged if, in accordance with Standing Order 140, the Chair would direct the Clerk to make some verbal corrections to the text of the Bill. On pages 10, 23 and 36 of the Bill, there are references to names of Ministers or Departments that have...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 27: In page 41, line 39, to delete "fine not exceeding €5,000" and substitute "class A fine".

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 28: In page 46, between lines 31 and 32, to insert the following: "(4) A nurse or midwife who, at the time of registration did not have a relevant medical disability but develops a medical disability at any time after registration shall notify the Board when the medical disability becomes a relevant medical disability in that it develops to the point that it may impair...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 29: In page 47, line 39, to delete "and posts".

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 30: In page 55, to delete lines 33 to 42 and in page 56, to delete lines 1 to 14 and substitute the following: "62. —(1) The chief executive officer shall, as soon as practicable but not later than 30 days after a complaint is referred under section 61 to the Fitness to Practise Committee, give notice in writing to the registered nurse or registered midwife the subject...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 31: In page 56, line 20, before "sections" to insert "subsection (2) and". Amendments Nos. 31 and 32 provide that if a subcommittee of the Fitness to Practise Committee is hearing a complaint, that subcommittee will include a nurse if the complaint concerns a nurse, and a midwife if the complaint concerns a midwife. Amendment No. 31 is a technical amendment to include a...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 32: In page 56, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: "(2) Where a subcommittee of the Fitness to Practise Committee is conducting a hearing of a complaint referred to that Committee— (a) if the complaint concerns a registered nurse, at least one member of the subcommittee shall be a registered nurse, and (b) if the complaint concerns a registered midwife,...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 33: In page 57, line 41, to delete "fine not exceeding €5,000" and substitute "class A fine".

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 34: In page 62, lines 32 and 33, to delete "inappropriate behaviour" and substitute the following: "non-compliance with a code of professional conduct". On Committee Stage, an amendment was accepted that replaced the ground for complaint of inappropriate behaviour with non-compliance with a code of professional conduct. This amendment is required to correct the reference...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 35: In page 63, line 37, to delete "21 days" and substitute "28 days". Amendment No. 35 extends the time a nurse or midwife has to pay an appropriate fee to the board, following a reminder being sent by the board, before the board can remove the nurse's or midwife's registration. The time is extended from 21 days to 28 days. I am of the view that this is sufficient time...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 36: In page 73, lines 18 and 19, to delete "fine not exceeding €5,000" and substitute "class A fine".

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 37: In page 79, to delete lines 14 to 18 and substitute the following: 107.—The Freedom of Information Act 1997 is amended— (a) in the First Schedule— (i) by substituting "Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann" for "An Bord Altranais", and (ii) by deleting "The National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery", and (b) in the...