Results 8,761-8,780 of 21,128 for speaker:James Reilly
- Written Answers — Hospital Facilities: Hospital Facilities (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 551 to 555, inclusive, together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: In early October this year, the new emergency department at the Mater Hospital will open. This is an integral part of the â¬284m new adult hospital at the Mater and will provide significant additional space and capacity to treat patients with dignity and respect. Patient comfort, safety and quality will be greatly enhanced in a significantly upgraded and top quality environment. The Mater...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 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....
- Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: In July 2011 I announced changes to the remit of the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) - namely its role would be changed to support the mission of the Special Delivery Unit (SDU). The NTPF is now fully aligned with the SDU and is targeting waiting lists strategically and incentivising hospitals to manage their waiting times proactively. The NTPF capability is a core part of the SDU's...
- Written Answers — Health Service Executive Properties: Health Service Executive Properties (26 Jun 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 Transfers: Hospital Transfers (26 Jun 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 (26 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 — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: There has been a growing body of evidence over recent years that the use of sunbeds, especially by children, should be restricted because of the associated increased risk of skin cancer and other health problems. Currently, there are no statutory regulations governing sunbed use. Government has approved the drafting of the Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill. e Bill will prohibit the use by those...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy relating to retirees from my Department is set out in tabular form below. 2009 2010 2011 2012 (to date) Number of Staff Retired 40 8 9 22 Total Gratuity Payments made to Retiring Staff â¬1,647,647 â¬1,010,189 â¬529,351 â¬2,059,260 Under the terms of the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER) of 2009, retiring officers received 10% of...
- Written Answers — Universal Health Insurance: Universal Health Insurance (26 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 — Special Delivery Unit: Special Delivery Unit (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: Improving access for patients, to both unscheduled and scheduled care in hospitals across the country, is central to the role of the Special Delivery Unit . Since the SDU become operational in September 2011, it has worked with hospitals across the country, including University Hospital Galway. The hospital works closely with the SDU Liaison Officer and there are weekly meetings held with...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 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 — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: In early November 2010 the then Government approved a voluntary early retirement (VER) scheme and a voluntary redundancy (VR) scheme for certain categories of staff in the HSE, as well as bodies funded by the HSE. The purpose of the schemes was to achieve a permanent reduction in the numbers employed in the public health sector from 2011 onwards and to facilitate public health sector...
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: As per a recommendation in the Keane report.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: The Deputy deliberately misunderstands.
- Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: You would know a lot about that.
- Written Answers — Bullying in the Workplace: Bullying in the Workplace (27 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 — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 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....
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (27 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: The purpose of the pilot Emergency Aeromedical Service is to determine the extent, if any, of the need for dedicated aeromedical support to emergency ambulances in the region, in light of existing road networks and transit times, and how it might best be provided in the longer term. The primary focus of the service is in the west and northwest, including the requirements of HSE Clinical Care...