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Written Answers — Hospital Facilities: Hospital Facilities (24 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 763 and 764 together. As this is a service issue the matter has been referred to the Health Service Executive for a direct reply.

Written Answers — Public Service Staff: Public Service Staff (24 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: As information relating to any rehiring of former public servants by the HSE or by bodies providing services on its behalf is a matter for the Executive, the Parliamentary Question has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. The information concerning the State agencies under the aegis of my Department is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: I assume the Deputy is referring to the Traveller Primary Health Care Projects operating across the country. The HSE funds the Traveller Primary Health Care Projects (TPHCPs) which work in partnership with the HSE to deliver agreed actions within the HSE National Service Plan. These Projects provide a model of participation for Travellers in development of health services. The overall aim...

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The implementation of an ethnic identifier is a key element of ethnic equality monitoring as outlined in the HSE's National Intercultural Health Strategy 2007-2012. A pilot study was successfully conducted and this led to the development of the ethnic identifier that is currently in use in a number of clinical settings. A phased, prioritised program is now under way to extend the roll out...

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 208, 210 and 229 together. The Programme for Government committed to reforming the current public health system by introducing Universal Health Insurance with equal access to care for all. As part of this reform programme, the Government is committed to introducing Universal GP Care within the first term of office of this Government. Initially it is intended...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The information sought by the Deputy is currently being collated and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The specific figures requested by the Deputy regarding consultant public/private practice ratios are not held by my Department. In this regard, the Health Service Executive has been requested to compile them and provide them to the Deputy as soon as possible. One of my immediate priorities is to achieve more effective implementation of the 2008 Consultant Contract, including compliance with...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The amount spent on hair and make-up by my Department since February 2011 is nil.

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The total amount spent by my Department on Ministerial transport for myself and two Ministers of State since February 2011 is €222,811.

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However I will have the data requested collated and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The Government's mental health strategy, "A Vision for Change", promotes a more person-centred approach involving greater patient participation, which includes supporting mechanisms such as advance directives. An advance directive (whether for general health care or for mental health treatment and care) is an instrument that enables individuals to express their autonomy by making their wishes...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE has confirmed that, as yet, there is no formal national transfer scheme in place within the HSE for Public Health Nurses to facilitate such grades to transfer across HSE regions. In the absence of such a transfer scheme, Public Health Nurses may apply for nationally advertised Public Health Nurse posts as and when they are advertised by the HSE's National Recruitment Service in order...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The Press and Communications Office of my Department liaise with the media on behalf of the Department as well as all Ministers and do not use the services of a PR company. My Department has not spent any money on public relations or communications consultants between 2009 and 2011. Information in respect of 2012 is not available at this time but will be collated and forwarded to the Deputy...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 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 — Tobacco Industry: Tobacco Industry (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: As indicated by the Deputy there is a legal obligation on tobacco manufacturing companies and tobacco importers to provide a list to the Health Service Executive (HSE) of all ingredients used in the manufacture of their tobacco products. This is a legal requirement set out in Directive 2001/37/EC and given effect to in Irish law by S.I. No. 425/2003 - European Communities (Manufacture,...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (25 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 — Hospital Equipment: Hospital Equipment (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: I believe we must concentrate on getting the best possible services for patients from the budgets available to us. The work of the Special Delivery Unit, together with implementation of the Clinical Care Programmes in the HSE, will help to improve the efficiency of our hospitals, allowing us to treat as many patients as possible within budget. In the current economic climate, the acute...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE receives capital funding each year for ICT enabled initiatives but there is no specific line item or categorisation for IT innovations or procurement. While some capitally funded projects could be viewed as innovative in their own right, the categorisation in this regard would be somewhat subjective. Policy in relation to the deployment of operational ICT systems in the HSE is...

Written Answers — Universal Health Insurance: Universal Health Insurance (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The Government is committed to fundamental reform of the healthcare system with the objective of delivering a single tier health system, supported by universal health insurance, where access is based on need, not income. I have established an Implementation Group on Universal Health Insurance which will play a key role in supporting the Government to deliver on this commitment. It is tasked...

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (26 Apr 2012)

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