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- Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: We have improved the trolley count and the waiting lists.
- Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: Look at the IMO trolley count. The numbers speak for themselves.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (1 Feb 2012)
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 — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (1 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (1 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: There are a number of investigations by agencies external to the HSE into the events surrounding an incident which involved the opening of a side door on an emergency ambulance. As these investigations are not concluded, it would be inappropriate to make any comment at this time on the matter. On foot of a safety alert to all ambulance owners, published by the Health and Safety Authority,...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (1 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: The Government has determined that, in line with its commitment to reduce the size of the public service, health sector employment numbers must be reduced to approximately 102,000 in 2012. The cumulative impact of staff reductions from this year and previous years represents a significant challenge for the health system in delivering services. The priority is to reform how health services...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (1 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: The Health Service Executive is examining the possible use of JobBridge, the National Internship Scheme introduced by the Minister for Social Protection, in the health sector. JobBridge provides work experience placements for a 6 or 9 month period to jobseeker's either as new entrants to the labour market after education or training, or as unemployed workers wishing to learn new skills. The...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (1 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 177 to 180, inclusive, together. Having had regard to concerns about the large numbers of qualified Irish doctors travelling abroad, the career structure for doctors and the recent difficulties in filling non-consultant hospital doctor posts in our hospitals, I decided to develop a proposal for the creation of a new Specialist grade of doctor for those who...
- Written Answers — Hospital Charges: Hospital Charges (1 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: Under Section 55 of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), maintenance charges in respect of private, semi-private and day-care accommodation in categories 1 and 2 public hospitals were increased with effect from 1 January 2012. The new rates are set out below. There are no changes in respect of category 3 hospitals. Hospital Category Private Accommodation Semi-Private Accommodation Day-care...
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (1 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (1 Feb 2012)
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 — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (1 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: My Special Advisor is currently paid at the first point of the Principal Officer (Standard) Scale which ranges from â¬80,051 to â¬92,672. As I have already informed the Deputy, I am in discussions with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform regarding changes to my Special Advisor's work pattern. These discussions, which are not yet concluded, will include the salary to be paid...
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (1 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the Expert Group on the ABC v Ireland judgment of the European Court of Human Rights was established on 13th January 2012. The Group consists of fourteen members who have all been selected based on their medical, legal, and policy expertise.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (2 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: It was a specific condition of the 2010 Voluntary Early Retirement scheme that persons availing of the scheme would not be eligible for re-employment in the public health sector or in the wider public service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applied under the 2010 Voluntary Redundancy scheme also, except that the prohibition is...
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (2 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: It is intended that the National Cancer Registry, which has a pivotal role in respect of cancer surveillance and intelligence, will be integrated into the HSE's National Cancer Control Programme following the enactment of the Health Information Bill. It is expected that the Bill will be published during 2012.
- Written Answers — Hospital Appointments: Hospital Appointments (2 Feb 2012)
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 Service Staff: Health Service Staff (2 Feb 2012)
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 — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (2 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Parking Services: Hospital Parking Services (2 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Public Sector Remuneration: Public Sector Remuneration (2 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: The Voluntary Health Insurance Board is the only commercial semi-state company under the aegis of this Department. The post of CEO is currently vacant. Following an unsuccessful recruitment campaign to appoint a CEO to the VHI, an existing employee agreed to take up the position on an acting up basis without any increase in his remuneration package.