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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Nov 2011)

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

Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: I thank the speakers who contributed. I know this is an important issue for all Deputies in the House and, indeed, for all our citizens. I will address some of the specific issues raised in my response. The Bill provides for the elimination of restrictions on GPs wishing to obtain contracts to treat public patients under the General Medical Services Scheme by opening up access to GMS...

Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011[Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (17 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select sub-Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) (6)(a)

Written Answers — Crisis Pregnancy Services: Crisis Pregnancy Services (17 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 217 and 218 together. In total, five services are in receipt of funding through the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme in County Galway. Three of these are national crisis pregnancy counselling service providers with a centre in Galway City; in addition the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme funds a crisis pregnancy counselling and support service through Portiuncula...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: The management of outpatient waiting lists is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (17 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: The sourcing of property on behalf of Government Departments is a matter for the Office of Public Works. There are two leases currently held by my Department. These leases are not upward-only rent review contracts. My Department is actively seeking an alternative use for these premises for the remainder of their lease. The following are details of location, landlords and value of leases....

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: I am determined to address the issues which cause unacceptable delays in patients receiving treatment in our hospitals. In this regard I have established the Special Delivery Unit (SDU), which will work to unblock access to acute services by dramatically improving the flow of patients through the system, and by streamlining waiting lists, including referrals from GPs. The SDU is working...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 227 and 237 together. The information requested by the Deputies is not readily available in my Department. Therefore I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply the necessary information to me and I will forward it to the Deputies as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (17 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: The Government is committed to ensuring a high-quality radiotherapy service for the entire population of Ireland, including close collaboration with Northern Ireland, for services in the North West. I am happy to reaffirm the Government's commitment to this vital radiotherapy project at Altnagelvin, which will benefit cancer patients on both sides of the border, and earlier this year I...

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (17 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: My Department has received an application for funding from the 2011 National Lottery allocation from the organisation in question. This is one of a large number currently being assessed by my Department, and the Deputy will be informed of the outcome of the application as soon as a decision has been made.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (17 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive has responsibility for the management and delivery of the health capital programme. I have, accordingly, referred the Deputy's question in relation to the hospital concerned to the Executive for attention and direct reply.

Seanad: Election Management System (17 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: I thank Senator Ó Clochartaigh for raising this matter. I am pleased to take this opportunity to outline the current position on the procedures in place to enable residents in group and residential homes to vote in the recent presidential election and referenda. The Government is committed to ensuring that vulnerable persons with disabilities in residential services are safeguarded and...

Seanad: Election Management System (17 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: Beidh sé ar fail don Seanadóir.

Seanad: Election Management System (17 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: I do not have intimate knowledge of the service level agreements with each one other than of the general HIQA standard provided to accommodate and ensure this happens. Senator Ó Clochartaigh makes a good point. It is certainly a point which I will check and confirm. I will contact the Senator in writing.

Written Answers — Consent for Medical Treatment: Consent for Medical Treatment (22 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: The Office of the Ombudsman is an independent office and it would not be appropriate for me to comment in relation to its handling of any particular case. In relation to the cost to the Health Service Executive (HSE) of legal advice obtained in relation to the case mentioned by the Deputy I have asked the HSE to provide that information to my Department and it will be communicated to the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: I wish to reassure the Deputy that all children legally resident in Ireland are entitled to access our health services, including infant screening, regardless of the circumstances of their birth. In the case of children born abroad and subsequently legally resident in Ireland, their parents should contact their local HSE health office to access these services.

Written Answers — Information Technology: Information Technology (22 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 579 and 580 together. Department currently provides shared ICT services to the Department of Health, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, the Adoption Authority of Ireland, the Office of the Ombudsman for Children and the Office of the Disability Appeals Officer. In total there are 60 operational servers providing a range of ICT services with a total...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 581 to 587, inclusive, together. The budget position at 30th September for the hospitals specified by the Deputy is set out in the table. Full Year Budget Hospitals Year to Date Budget Expenditure variance €'000 €'000 €'000 €'000 248,730 GUH 187,430 199,528 12,098 41,075 Portiuncula 30,787 35,403 4,616 18,915 Roscommon County 14,151 16,548 2,397...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (22 Nov 2011)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2011)

James Reilly: The HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme has advised me that funding for the Galway crisis pregnancy support accommodation service ceased at the request of its Board in 2011. Moreover, the Programme has confirmed that additional funding is not required for services operating in this area at this juncture. The Programme has undertaken a national review of supported accommodation services for women...