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- Written Answers — Assisted Human Reproduction: Assisted Human Reproduction (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction was established in March 2000. Its terms of reference were: 'To prepare a report on the possible approaches to the regulation of all aspects of assisted human reproduction and the social, ethical and legal factors to be taken into account in determining public policy in this area.' The Commission conducted an intensive and analytical examination...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services has been assigned to the Health Service Executive. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this case investigated and to have a reply...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Residential centres for children or adults with disabilities are not currently subject to statutory inspections. The Health Bill 2006 will provide for the establishment of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) and the Office of the Chief Inspector of Social Services, within HIQA, with specific statutory functions. The Chief Inspector's functions will include the inspection...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: I am committed to ensuring that the BreastCheck service is rolled out to the remaining regions in the country as quickly as possible. I have approved additional revenue funding of â¬8 million for 2007 to meet the additional costs involved. I have also made available an additional â¬21m capital funding to BreastCheck for the construction of two new clinical units and five additional mobile...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Crohn's disease is an inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. It can affect any area of the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the anus, but it most commonly affects the lower part of the small intestine. Common symptoms of Crohn's disease include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and rectal bleeding. It has been estimated that Crohn's affects one to three per 1,000 adults in...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: In accordance with Department of Finance requirements, capital projects in the Health Sector costing more than â¬30 million require a detailed cost benefit analysis to be undertaken. This requirement applies to Stage 2 of the Phase 2B development of the Midland Regional Hospital at Mullingar. My Department is advised that this cost benefit analysis is currently being undertaken by the...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: This year an additional â¬8m was provided to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for the development of renal services, including dialysis, throughout the country. The Estimates for 2007 which were published recently include additional funding of â¬4m for the HSE to continue the development of renal services including dialysis. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The decision to transfer St. Luke's Hospital was taken by the Government in the context of its consideration of the National Plan for Radiation Oncology Services. The decision is based on expert advice and is designed to ensure that radiation oncology, one element of cancer care, is integrated with all other aspects of care, including surgery and medical oncology. This is in line with best...
- Written Answers — Health Service Compensation Scheme: Health Service Compensation Scheme (28 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The work of the Advisory Group established to examine the feasibility of introducing a no fault compensation scheme for infants who suffer brain damage at, or close to, the time of their birth came to a halt in 2004. This occurred when hospital consultants withdrew from participation in Ministerial committees in protest at the inclusion of personal injury claims against them in the Clinical...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular issue raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (28 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Over 120,000 people work full-time or part-time in our public health services. In recent years, the Government's ongoing high level of investment in health has achieved and maintained significant increases in the numbers of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals employed in the public health services. The Government has also invested heavily in the education and training of...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: In September 2002, Comhairle na nOspidéal initiated a review of Rheumatology Services. Its report, which was published in December 2005, examines the provision of services and makes recommendations on the organisation and development of rheumatology services in the future. Responsibility for the implementation of these recommendations rests with the Health Service Executive under the Health...
- Written Answers — Health Service Contracts: Health Service Contracts (28 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular issue raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (28 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: There is a common list of reimbursable medicines for the General Medical Services and Drug Payment schemes. This list is reviewed and amended monthly, as new products become available and deletions are notified. For an item to be included on the list, it must comply with published criteria, including authorisation status as appropriate, price and, in certain cases the intended use of the...
- Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (28 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The Revised Estimates Volume for 2006 provides for Appropriations-in-Aid of â¬1.203 billion in respect of health contributions. The latest available forecast suggests that the outturn will be â¬1.243 billion giving a surplus of â¬40 million. The forecast revenue in 2007 from the health levy is â¬1,280 billion. This figure will be revised in the REV in light of the 2006 outturn.
- Written Answers — Hospital Charges: Hospital Charges (28 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Funding for all health services has been provided as part of the Executive's overall vote for health and personal social services in 2006. In the case raised by the Deputy, the allocation of resources and the income stream within that is a matter for the Executive to be determined within the overall priorities for particular services set out by me in the Budget. Accordingly, my Department...