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- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (21 Mar 2012)
James Reilly: The HSE has advised that there are currently 5 of the 16 podiatry posts appointed, a further 3 are awaiting start dates, and the remaining 8 are under active recruitment - to support the national multidisciplinary Footcare model. The National Diabetes Programmes has set a target of April 30 to have all podiatrists recruited and appointed and are hopeful of achieving that target.
- Written Answers — Health Screening Programmes: Health Screening Programmes (21 Mar 2012)
James Reilly: In 2006 the Department of Health and Children made a number of policy guidance recommendations on the model of care, and services for people with diabetes and recommended a structured diabetic retinopathy screening programme as a priority. The HSE has stated that screening, followed by treatment of sight threatening retinopathy, has been shown to be effective. Effective treatment of diabetic...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 Mar 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 (21 Mar 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Mar 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — National Homeless Strategy: National Homeless Strategy (21 Mar 2012)
James Reilly: The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government and local authorities have statutory responsibility for the provision of housing services in Ireland in line with the National Homeless Strategy, 'The Way Home 2008-2013' and 'Pathway to Home' which sets out the new configuration of support services to be provided in the Dublin region for those at risk of, or currently...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Repayment Scheme: Nursing Home Repayment Scheme (21 Mar 2012)
James Reilly: I understand that this case relates to a claim under the Health (Repayment Scheme) Act 2006, which was the subject of an appeal in respect of the recoverable health charge due to the claimant as determined by the Scheme Administrator. understand that, on 8 October 2010, the Health Repayment Scheme Appeals Officer wrote to the claimant to convey his decision on the appeal, which was to...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Mar 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 — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (21 Mar 2012)
James Reilly: The Rehab Group is an independent organisation grant-aided under Section 39 of the Health Act 2004. Staff in such agencies are not public servants and are not subject to public service pay rates and terms and conditions. Therefore, I have no function in the matter raised.
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (21 Mar 2012)
James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy relates to in excess of 1,500 staff and is not routinely collated by my Department. However, the number of staff in specific pay cohorts is supplied by the agencies on a quarterly basis. The most recent data provided by the agencies relates to 31/12/2011 and is set out in the following table: Agency Salary Cohort Headcount WTE 1543 1425.97 An Bord...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (21 Mar 2012)
James Reilly: The information requested is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (21 Mar 2012)
James Reilly: The Non Commercial State Agencies currently operating under the aegis of my Department and are set out in the table below. In addition, two North - South bodies, the Institute of Public Health and the Food Safety Promotion Board receive funding from my Department. The Voluntary Health Insurance Board is the only Commercial State Agency operating under my Department. An Bord Altranais...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (21 Mar 2012)
James Reilly: The mileage claimed by the Ministers of State in my Department for each year from 2005 to 2010 is set out in the table. Year Minister of State Mileage claimed 2005 Brian Lenihan T.D. â¬19,234.42 Tim O'Malley T.D. â¬34,616,98 Sean Power T.D. â¬38,837.72 2006 Brian Lenihan T.D. â¬19,914.80 Tim O'Malley T.D. â¬36,209.16 Sean Power T.D. â¬28,286.46 2007 Tim O'Malley T.D....
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (21 Mar 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Mar 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 — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (21 Mar 2012)
James Reilly: The National Cancer Screening Service (NCSS), part of the Health Service Executive's National Cancer Control Programme, is responsible for the development and implementation of Ireland's first national colorectal screening programme. The programme is planned to commence nationwide in the final quarter of 2012 for men and women aged 60 to 69 years initially. Preparations for implementation...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (21 Mar 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (21 Mar 2012)
James Reilly: Building on the achievements of 2011 the SDU will work with the NTPF, the HSE Clinical Programmes and hospitals to minimise patient waiting times in emergency departments and reduce waiting periods for in patient and day case elective surgical care. The improvements already won have to be secured and continually improved upon. There is a specific SDU liaison process in place for all of these...
- Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (21 Mar 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (21 Mar 2012)
James Reilly: Following notification of a case of TB in a primary school in Co Laois, all children from one class have been screened for TB by Public Health Physicians as per National Guidance. The screening identified some children who needed further investigation. This is being undertaken by a Consultant Paediatrician. Once the appropriate tests are completed, a decision will be taken on the appropriate...