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Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The group, which included two members of the public (Service User Panel Representatives) was established and independently chaired by a specialist in public health medicine and work commenced in October 2011. The group also included a consultant general physician in medicine and a Monaghan general practitioner. The group committed itself to establishing if there was a clinical need for an MAU...

Written Answers — Health Service Expenditure: Health Service Expenditure (12 Jun 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 — National Children's Hospital: National Children's Hospital (12 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: As you will be aware, I established an independent Review Group to consider the implications of the decision of An Bórd Pleanála, received on 23 February 2012, to reject the planning application for the proposed construction of a national paediatric hospital on the site of the Mater Misericordiae Hospital. The aim of the Review was to consider all the possible options for the earliest...

Written Answers — Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse (12 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 617 to 619, inclusive, together. Officials are working on this Action Plan, which will also include proposals on developing a broadcast code to address alcohol advertising and marketing to children, along with legislation on minimum unit pricing of alcohol based on the recommendation in the Steering Group's report; and in this regard, there are both plans to...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (12 Jun 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 — Health Services: Health Services (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: My Department's priority at all times has been that the three treating clinics involved in the PIP breast implant issue provide professional and appropriate care to their affected clients. The Chief Medical Officer has met with and continues to engage with the clinics to ensure that best practice and patient support is paramount in the service provided to concerned recipients of these...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The Programme for Government commits to reforming the current public health system by introducing Universal Health Insurance with equal access to care for all. As part of this, the Government is committed to introducing Universal GP Care within its first term of office. Primary legislation is required to give effect to this commitment. The Department of Health is currently drafting...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 Jun 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 improving the flow of patients through the system, and by streamlining waiting lists, including the management of referrals from GPs by hospitals. The...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Jun 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 (13 Jun 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 (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: Hospital waiting lists are the responsibility of the hospitals and their Consultants. It is a matter for the treating Consultant to determine whether individual patients are fit, ready and able for surgery and therefore whether the patient is suitable to be placed on the appropriate waiting list.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: Consultant Contract 2008 provides for an extended working day and greater equity in the provision and delivery of care, with consultants working as part of a team delivering the Clinical Directorate Service Plan. This Contract is now the contract held by some 80% of Consultants working in the public health service. All aspects of the contract are in force and implementation at hospital...

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE and Voluntary hospitals recoup a considerable amount of income from private insurance companies in return for private and semi-private treatment services provided to patients with private health insurance cover. However, lengthy delays often occur between the discharge of patients and the receipt of payment from the health insurance companies. The HSE has introduced a number of...

Written Answers — State Legal Services: State Legal Services (13 Jun 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 — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (13 Jun 2012)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Facilities: Hospital Facilities (13 Jun 2012)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Procedures: Hospital Procedures (13 Jun 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 improving the flow of patients through the system, and by streamlining waiting lists, including the management of referrals from GPs by hospitals. The...

Written Answers — Universal Health Insurance: Universal Health Insurance (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The Programme for Government commits to reforming the current public health system by introducing Universal Health Insurance with equal access to care for all. As part of this, the Government is committed to introducing Universal GP Care within its first term of office. Primary legislation is required to give effect to this commitment. The Department of Health is currently drafting...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 and 222 together. In response to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, the HSE procured two vaccines. The HSE, with the approval of my Department and the Department of Finance, indemnified the suppliers from and against loss and damage in respect of any claim against the supplier arising from or in connection with the use and administration of licensed or...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 224 to 226, inclusive, together. I am determined to address the issues leading to unacceptable delays in patients receiving treatment in our hospitals. I have established the Special Delivery Unit (SDU), which is working to unblock access to acute services by improving the flow of patients through the system and by streamlining waiting lists, including the...