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Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Mary Harney: To have a State paediatrics hospital would require separate legislation. The group has completed its report on that matter and it is being discussed at a board meeting of the Health Service Executive tomorrow morning.

Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Mary Harney: With regard to Deputy O'Keeffe's question, any deficiencies which exist in the law will be addressed. I am not briefed on the specific issue raised by the Deputy.

Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Mary Harney: Perhaps it will be addressed in the legislation next week. I will bring it to the attention of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Regarding Deputy Burton's query, the legislation is being worked on by the Minister of State with responsibility for children, Deputy Brian Lenihan. The decision made yesterday is being appealed by the governor and will be before the Supreme Court...

Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Mary Harney: We had some legislation in this area recently and there will be further legislation later this year.

Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Mary Harney: I am not aware of any legislation promised in this area.

Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Mary Harney: The National Oil Reserves Agency Bill was approved by the Government yesterday so it will be taken during this session, as will the child care Bill. With regard to decentralisation, I said during Leaders' Questions that it would be good idea to have a debate on the matter, and perhaps that could be discussed between the Whips.

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (31 May 2006)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 55 and 75 together. The inclusion of the pneumococcal vaccine in the Primary Childhood Immunisation Programme is being considered by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee as part of its review of the immunisation guidelines. No decision has yet been reached. My Department and the Health Service Executive will be guided by the expert advice from the NIAC...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 May 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 — Health Services: Health Services (31 May 2006)

Mary Harney: There is no statutory obligation on the Health Service Executive (HSE) to provide chiropody services to GMS patients; however in practice arrangements are made to provide these services. Before the establishment of the HSE the nature of the arrangements for chiropody and the level of service provided was a matter for individual health boards and so a degree of variation in practice developed...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (31 May 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 — Health Services: Health Services (31 May 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 — Health Services: Health Services (31 May 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 — Irish Blood Transfusion Service: Irish Blood Transfusion Service (31 May 2006)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 62 and 63 together. The insurance difficulties faced by persons infected with Hepatitis C and/or HIV through the administration of infected blood and blood products was one of a range of issues raised by their representative groups in the mid 1990s. The priority, at that time, was to put in place a fair and efficient Hepatitis C compensation scheme on a...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (31 May 2006)

Mary Harney: The Health Services Executive has advertised for expressions of interest for the construction and operation of private hospitals on the campuses of 11 publically funded hospitals, including Letterkenny General Hospital. Interested parties are being invited to express an interest for one or more projects and are required to complete and submit a pre-qualification questionnaire before the end...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 May 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 — Health Services: Health Services (31 May 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 case investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (31 May 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 the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (31 May 2006)

Mary Harney: In 2001 the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children in its report on Childhood Immunisation recommended that legislation be drawn up to provide for a National Vaccine Injury Compensation Scheme. The feasibility of introducing such a scheme is currently under examination in my Department. This process is at an advanced stage and is being given priority in the Department's 2006...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 May 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 — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (31 May 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.