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Written Answers — Cosmetic Surgery: Cosmetic Surgery (10 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: Since concerns were first raised in March 2010 regarding the issue of breast implants, provided by the now defunct French company Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP), my Department's clear priority has been to try and ensure that the three treating clinics involved in the issue provide professional and appropriate care to their affected clients. However despite intensive efforts, by the office of...

Written Answers — Health Promotion: Health Promotion (10 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: In October 2011, the Minister for Health wrote to Fast Food chains operating in Ireland to request that they introduce calorie posting in their restaurants and received a very positive response. It is in this context that the Department of Health commissioned the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) to conduct a public consultation on the introduction of calorie posting on fast food outlet...

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

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

Written Answers — Hospital Charges: Hospital Charges (10 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: The A&E charge which is currently €100, is provided for by the Health (Out-Patient Charges) Regulations 1994 (as amended). The charge applies to persons attending Accident and Emergency and Casualty Departments subject to exemptions set out in these regulations, including medical card holders and those who have a letter of referral from a registered medical practitioner. There are no...

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

James Reilly: The Health and Social Care Professionals Council, established in 2007 and the 12 registration boards being established under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (the Act) will be responsible for protecting the public by regulating health and social care professionals in Ireland. The object of the Council is to protect the public by promoting high standards of professional...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (10 Jul 2012)

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

Written Answers — Thalidomide Victim Compensation: Thalidomide Victim Compensation (10 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: I met with the Irish Thalidomide Association (ITA) and the Irish Thalidomide Survivors Society (ITSS) last year. Having taken legal advice, I am satisfied that the State does not have a legal liability for the injuries suffered by Irish survivors of thalidomide. However, I have previously indicated that I am willing to enter into discussions about a financial gesture of goodwill towards...

Health Service Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: I am sure the Deputy is there night and day.

Health Service Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: It is the truth.

Health Service Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: PPARS.

Health Service Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle might tell me when I have one minute remaining. My only regret is that we do not have more time. I welcome the opportunity to contribute on the motion and to address some of the issues raised. Fianna Fáil not only left the country's finances in chaos, but left the health services similarly afflicted.

Health Service Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: Deputy Dooley believes that there is dishonesty in the Government. The people know the dishonesty of the Government of which he was a member. That is the reason he is over there and we are over here.

Health Service Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: Much of the Deputy's comments were revisionist. The Government has been tackling the crisis in a structured and systematic way. The programme for Government sets out an effective way of addressing the challenges of excessive trolley times and waiting times for patients in day treatment. Last year, the clinical programmes saved 70,000 bed days, amounting to €63 million. Money is not the...

Health Service Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: Let me illustrate further examples. The former Government gave €533,000 to a management consultancy house in 2002 to develop the HSE's bureaucracy. It spent a further €660,000 on producing a value for money audit. In Deputy Martin's time as Minister for Health and Children, he accumulated €663 million in supplementary budgets. Last night, Deputy Kelleher referred to a tissue of lies.

Health Service Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: The Irish people have made their minds up about-----

Health Service Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: -----Fianna Fáil, with its "I lost it behind the radiator in the Department" Travers report and "I won it on a horse" Bertie Ahern. Fianna Fáil got out just before it needed to claim that the dog had eaten its homework. It is a bit of a joke.

Health Service Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: I wish to address a comment made on today's Order of Business concerning the cystic fibrosis unit. The chief operations officer of the special delivery unit, SDU, will meet the CEO of St. Vincent's hospital this Friday to agree the final statement on the cystic fibrosis unit's operating protocol. The transfer of patients to the unit will commence at the end of the month. In the unlikely...

Health Service Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: A significant proportion of patients who are provided with treatment in public hospitals are not charged for services because of the current rules on bed designation, representing a loss of income to our public hospitals.

Health Service Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: I regret that, as I have much more to say.

Health Service Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: The Government has tackled the real problems in the health service instead of throwing money at them like Deputy Dooley's Government did year after year. A measurable improvement has been brought about by the SDU and clinical programmes. Most importantly, I want to thank the front line staff for their incredible endeavour in not just maintaining safe services, but in reducing the number of...