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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 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 Services: Health Services (15 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: Immediately following my appointment I set about establishing the Special Delivery Unit to unblock access to acute services by improving the flow of patients through the system. The SDU was established in June last year and quickly began work with the HSE to put in place a systematic approach to eliminate excessive waiting in emergency departments. The SDU is establishing an infrastructure...

Written Answers — EU Presidency: EU Presidency (15 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: My Department is currently preparing its Programme for the Irish Presidency of the EU Council from January to June 2013. As you will appreciate, discussions are ongoing with the European Commission on its programme, including legislative proposals in the fields of public health, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, narcotics and foodstuffs, which Ireland will be expected to progress during its...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (15 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated within my Department and will be forwarded as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Travel Costs: Travel Costs (16 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: The current rates of motor mileage allowance payable to Health Service Executive employees (as per HSE HR Circular 008/2009) in respect of the use of own vehicles for work related transport are set out in the tables below: Rates per Mile Official Motor Travel in a calendar year Engine Capacity up to 1200cc Engine Capacity 1201cc to 1500cc Engine Capacity 1501cc and over 0 - 4,000 miles...

Written Answers — Travel Costs: Travel Costs (16 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 Staff: Hospital Staff (16 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 Services: Hospital Services (16 Feb 2012)

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

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (16 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 — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (16 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive confirms that it complies with all public procurement procedures and legislation in Dublin north and nationally. The Executive's Internal Audit Unit randomly selects capital projects for annual spot checks.

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (16 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: Assisted Human Reproduction treatment is not provided or funded by the public health system; such treatment is available from clinics that operate privately. Patients who access these services privately may claim tax relief on the costs involved under the tax relief for medical expenses scheme. In addition, a defined list of fertility medicines needed for fertility treatment is covered under...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (16 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: I am committed to ensuring that quality and optimal care are paramount in decisions about the provision of services throughout the health system. There is no specific date for the resumption of follow-up mammography services in Sligo for women who have previously had a diagnosis of, and treatment for, breast cancer. The recruitment of additional radiographers at University Hospital Galway...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (16 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 Services: Hospital Services (16 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: The Deputy's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (16 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 Services: Hospital Services (16 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 Allowances: Health Service Allowances (16 Feb 2012)

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

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: The data requested by the Deputy as it pertains to my Department is presented in the following table. The Deputy might note that the figures presented are shown on the basis of 'headcount' which means that staff that have a work-sharing pattern that is less than 100% are in the band that represents their pro-rata downwards adjusted salary. Department of Health Pay Band Total Staff...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: There is nothing in medicines legislation that requires intravenous antibiotics to be administered in a hospital only. The Minister for Health and Children introduced primary legislation in 2006 to allow prescriptive authority for nurses and midwives subject to conditions specified in regulations. The focus subsequently has been to successfully implement the initiative by supporting health...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: While homoeopathy is not regulated by my Department, homoeopaths, like all practitioners, are subject to the law, including consumer legislation, competition, contract and criminal law. I understand that the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland has had concerns about homoeopathic products or treatments being offered for serious or prolonged medical complaints in contravention of its...