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Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (9 May 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 Funding: Health Service Funding (9 May 2012)

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

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (9 May 2012)

James Reilly: My Department has a very extensive legislative programme under way at present. A significant amendment of the Dentists Act 1985 is to be undertaken as part of this programme and a preliminary examination of the issues involved has commenced. In amending this Act, the issues relating to auxiliary dental professions, including dental hygienists, will also be considered.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (9 May 2012)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Private Health Insurance: Private Health Insurance (9 May 2012)

James Reilly: The Government is committed to fundamental reform of the health care system that will deliver a single tier health system, supported by universal health insurance, where access is based on need, not income. Every citizen will have a choice of insurer and will have equal access to a comprehensive range of curative services. There are a number of key stepping stones that will play a critical...

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (9 May 2012)

James Reilly: Dignity 4 Patients has been in contact with my office recently to request a meeting with me. 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...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 May 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 (9 May 2012)

James Reilly: In 2011, I initiated a review of the available options for aeromedical support of the National Ambulance Service in delivering emergency services in the west of Ireland. I intend to make an announcement shortly on the introduction of a pilot service to allow the HSE to establish the type and level of service, if any, that is required in the region.

Seanad: Protection of Children's Health from Tobacco Smoke Bill 2012: Second Stage (9 May 2012)

James Reilly: Tá áthas orm an Bille seo a ghlacadh ó na Seanadóirí, ach tá deacracht éigin leis agus caithfimid caint mar gheall ar sin. I am delighted that Senators Crown, van Turnhout and Daly have put forward this Bill. As others have said, the topic of smoking in cars where children are present has received much public attention in the past year or so, although it was mooted a number of years...

Seanad: Protection of Children's Health from Tobacco Smoke Bill 2012: Second Stage (9 May 2012)

James Reilly: My Department is working on commissioning research which will give us the answers to this question in the Irish context. We must remember our young people are not now exposed to tobacco industry advertising in the media or in shops as they used to be. The pull factors are coming from other areas and sources which we must identify to effectively tackle them. Tomorrow, the Secretary General...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (10 May 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE National Clinical Programme for Diabetes – which includes the care of children and adolescents with diabetes – was established within the Clinical Strategy and Programmes Directorate. The purpose of the Programme is to define the way diabetic Clinical Services should be delivered, resourced and measured. It is widely recognized that secondary or acute care alone cannot cope with...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (10 May 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 (10 May 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 — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (10 May 2012)

James Reilly: Management of the Health Service Executive property portfolio is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (10 May 2012)

James Reilly: In addition to the response the Deputy received on foot of his recent question, I would like to take the opportunity to advise the Deputy of current developments in relation to out patient appointments. Up to now the number of patients waiting for OPD appointment has not been consistently and reliably quantified by all hospitals. The data has simply not been sufficiently accurate to be...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (10 May 2012)

James Reilly: Dignity 4 Patients has been in contact with my office recently to request a meeting with me. 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 dependant on the powers that had been proposed under the 30th Amendment of the...

Written Answers — Private Health Insurance: Private Health Insurance (10 May 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 202 and 204 together. The number of insured persons with inpatient private health insurance, for each of the past five years and broken down by age group, are contained in the following table: NUMBER OF INSURED PERSONS 2007 TO 2011 Market Age Group 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 17 & under 496,716 515,000 516,378 502,562 494,931 18 - 29 331,377 334,198 320,701...

Written Answers — Private Health Insurance: Private Health Insurance (10 May 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203 and 206 together. I am strongly committed to protecting the principle of community rating in the private health insurance market. Community Rating means that the level of risk that a particular consumer poses to an insurer does not directly affect the premium paid. It also means that premiums for younger or healthier lives are typically higher than their...

Written Answers — Private Health Insurance: Private Health Insurance (10 May 2012)

James Reilly: I am concerned that private health insurance is becoming harder to afford, especially for older people, as insurers increasingly tailor their insurance plans towards younger, healthier customers. There can be little doubt that price increases will make it more difficult for persons who hold private health insurance to renew their policies. While there has been a decrease in the numbers with...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (10 May 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE National Clinical Programme for Diabetes – which includes the care of children and adolescents with diabetes – was established within the Clinical Strategy and Programmes Directorate. The purpose of the Programme is to define the way diabetic Clinical Services should be delivered, resourced and measured. It is widely recognized that secondary or acute care alone cannot cope with...