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- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
James Reilly: The National Clinical Programme for Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) was established in 2010 and is presently in the final procurement phase to select a provider to work in collaboration with the HSE to deliver the national home antimicrobial service. The aim of the programme is to ensure that no patient receiving IV antimicrobials, who could be treated out of hospital,...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Apr 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 — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 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 — Parliamentary Inquiries: Parliamentary Inquiries (18 Apr 2012)
James Reilly: Early in 2011, I indicated that the issues raised by the case of Michael Shine, former Consultant at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda would be the subject of an inquiry by an Oireachtas Committee. This was dependent on the powers that had been proposed under the 30th Amendment of the Constitution. As it was not possible to proceed as proposed, I am giving consideration as to how best...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Apr 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 — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (18 Apr 2012)
James Reilly: I want to ensure that as many services as possible can be provided safely in smaller, local hospitals. On this basis, the organisation of hospital services nationally, regionally and locally will be informed by the Clinical Programmes. These Programmes have been developed and implemented by a joint HSE/Departmental group who are currently developing a framework for the future development of...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Apr 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 — Nursing Education: Nursing Education (18 Apr 2012)
James Reilly: The provision of fees and grants to student nurses is a matter for the Health Service Executive. The HSE has advised that it is not in a position to provide funding to help defray the maintenance costs of any pre-registration nursing undergraduate students in Ireland or abroad.
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Apr 2012)
James Reilly: The Special Delivery Unit was established in my Department last July to tackle patient wait times for hospital services. Unacceptably high wait times have been tolerated for too long and have become systemic for both unscheduled and scheduled care. The problems have to be tackled step by step so that improvements can be sustained. The SDU immediately began work with the HSE and the NTPF on...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (18 Apr 2012)
James Reilly: While the Programme for Government provides for a reduction in consultants' remuneration, my immediate priority is to achieve more effective implementation of the existing contract and to reform how services are delivered to patients. I am satisfied that considerable efficiencies can be achieved under the terms of the 2008 contract and the Public Service Agreement, if consultants embrace...
- Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (18 Apr 2012)
James Reilly: Broadly speaking, Parliamentary Questions received by my Department can be divided into two categories. These are: - questions which relate to the development of the overall health strategy, planning and policy development, drafting of legislation etc. and; - questions which relate to operational matters such as services to named individuals, specific health service issues in local areas...
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (18 Apr 2012)
James Reilly: The Deputy's questions relate to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.
- Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (18 Apr 2012)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1312 and 1313 together. The following table shows a breakdown of the information requested. Minister Name of Advisor Title Salary James Reilly Mark Costigan Press Advisor â¬92,672 Sean Faughnan Special Advisor â¬80,051 Roisin Shortall Maev-Ann Wren Special Advisor â¬40,025 In respect of Mr Sean Faughnan, a salary of â¬112,672 was initially sought, and...
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (18 Apr 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Apr 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 — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Apr 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 — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Apr 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 — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Apr 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 — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Apr 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 — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Apr 2012)
James Reilly: In 2009 my Department issued a mini-tender under a Department of Finance Framework agreement. Vodafone was selected on the basis of the cost and quality of service provided. This agreement also allows my Department to benefit from any reduced charges provided for under any subsequent Vodafone contracts with the State. The name of the mobile telephone companies contracted and amounts paid in...