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- Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: Some of the issues dealt with in the cancer forum report will be dealt with in the Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA, legislation, which relates to standards, quality assurance and information. The heads of the Bill were published for consultation, and the consultation process concluded at the end of May. I hope to have the legislation later this year.
- Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: We answer more questions in our area, the health area, than does any other Department.
- Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy is a bit of a nuclear challenge himself.
- Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: I am not aware of the specific commitment. The issue of legislation has not yet come before the Government.
- Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy should raise that issue with the Minister for Education and Science.
- Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: Next year.
- Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: I do not know. I am sorry. I will raise the matter before the end of the session.
- Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: We will certainly have it by then.
- Written Answers — Cross-Border Co-operation: Cross-Border Co-operation (15 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: North/South co-operation takes place in the health area at three levels viz: 1. North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) 2. Co-operation And Working Together (CAWT) 3. Other co-operation areas 1. NSMC The five areas in health identified for co-operation are: âAccident and Emergency Services âPlanning for Major Emergencies âHigh Technology âCancer Research âHealth Promotion While the...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: In 2002, a committee was established by Comhairle na nOspidéal, to review the existing arrangements for the provision of neurosurgical services and consultant staffing nationally, and following consultation with the interests concerned, to make recommendations on the future organisation and development of neurosurgical services. My Department has been informed that the report will be...
- Written Answers — Public Health Issues: Public Health Issues (15 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: The level of mosquito bites suffered by people here is not recorded and I have no function in relation to the matters raised in the Deputy's question. However, if a person is bitten by a mosquito, they should follow the normal procedures if it causes a health problem i.e. visit their General Practitioner.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: The statutory position governing the eligibility of children to dental treatment under the Health Service Executive (HSE) service is Section 66 of the Health Act, 1970, the Health (Amendment) Act 1994 and the Health (Dental Services for Children) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. No. 248 of 2000). Responsibility for delivery of health services is a matter for the Health Service Executive. Children in...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Jun 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. The report of the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Jun 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (15 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 12 and 13 together. The Deputy's questions 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...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: The report of the Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening Group commissioned by the former Health Boards was received in the Public Health Division of my Department on 3 April 2006 and is being assessed. My Department is also in discussion with the Health Service Executive in relation to its implementation.
- Written Answers — Patient Confidentiality: Patient Confidentiality (15 Jun 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 — General Practitioner Services: General Practitioner Services (20 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: In making arrangements for the provision of publicly funded GP services, under the General Medical Services Scheme, an agreement was negotiated between the Department of Health and Children and the GP representative body, the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO). The provisions of this agreement took the form of the current GMS GP Capitation Contract. This contract is a treatment based contract...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Jun 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 (20 Jun 2006)
Mary Harney: Formal screening for B streptococcus is not carried out at present but the issue is being kept under review.