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Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion [Private Members] (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: -----at the end of that month, not alone did we maintain a safe service, we have improved it as I outlined. As an Irishman I believe that what makes Ireland a great country is not the wonderful landscape, the rivers and the green fields but the people, their resilience, compassion and their capacity for innovation. I similarly believe the health service will be one of the best in the world...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programme (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1497, 1512, 1520, 1606, 1607, 1701, 1702, 1728, 1757 and 1770 together. Colorectal cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among both men and women in Ireland. Approximately 2,200 new cases are diagnosed each year, and it is cause of death in around 950 people each year. Colorectal screening works on two fronts: it provides early detection and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1498, 1508, 1551, 1552 and 1672 together. The HSE’s National Service Plan 2012 set a target reduction of up to 50% in expenditure on agency staffing. On the basis of the pattern of expenditure to July 2012, it is not expected that this level of reduction will be achieved. In the light of the current serious budgetary situation in the HSE, senior...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Staffing (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: Following consideration of this matter, officials of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, my Department and the HSE have met the nursing unions and confirmed that Senior Staff Nurse appointments are considered promotions and are therefore prohibited by the public service moratorium introduced in March 2009.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1504 and 1505 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (18 Sep 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (18 Sep 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 — Department of Health: Disease Classification (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: Fibromyalgia is a distinct condition under the international classification of diseases which is the international standard by which diseases are classified and is accepted by Ireland and is endorsed by the World Health Organisation. Ireland’s recognition of fibromyalgia as a distinct condition is in compliance with the European Parliament declaration 69/2008 on fibromyalgia which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1514 and 1539 together. The Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS) pilot scheme, which supports the work of the emergency ambulance service, commenced on 4th June 2012 and currently operates from Custume Barracks, Athlone.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (18 Sep 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: The cost of non-emergency patient transport, in particular for outpatient (OPD) appointments, has been escalating in recent years and non-essential provision has been identified as an area suitable for budgetary control. Accordingly, criteria have been restricted considerably in recent times and a uniform approach is being rolled out across the health regions. In general, patients are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Cost (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: I am concerned private health insurance is becoming increasingly harder to afford, particularly for older people. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment ) Bill 2012 was published on 7th August last. The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 to (i) remove difficulties in relation to the effective operation of the Health and Social Care Professionals Council, in particular to urgently provide for the Minister to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 was published on 19 July 2012. The Bill provides for the abolition of the HSE Board and the establishment of a Directorate, headed by a Director General, to be the new governing body for the HSE in place of the Board. Under the Bill, the Directorate will be chaired by a Director General and will be made up of a minimum of three and a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: I have asked the Health Service Executive for a report on the issue raised by the Deputy. I will revert to the Deputy on the matter as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: Since February 2011, a total of €370,000, exclusive of VAT, has been paid to Value Based Solutions under two separate contracts for the services of Dr Martin Connor. Thefirst contract covered a period of six months from 2 June 2011 to 3 November 2011 and was for a fixed price of €250,000. On 29/11/2011 Value Based Solutions was engaged for a further three-year period,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: Since February 2011, a total of €82,000, exclusive of VAT, has been paid to the company to which the Deputy refers for services provided under a three-year contract entered into with effect from 26 March 2012. The contract is for the contracted company to provide services required to fulfil the role specified for the Director of Performance Improvement for Unscheduled Care within the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Remuneration (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: The following is a breakdown of the information requested: Grade Whole time Equivalent Pay Scale Principal Officer Higher Scale 1 €85,957 - €105,429 (Non PPC) €90,355 - €110,844 (PPC) Assistant Principal Officer 3 €61,966 - €76,768 (Non PPC) €65,185 - €80,678 (PPC) Higher Executive Officer 2.6 €43,816 - €55,415...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Remuneration (18 Sep 2012)

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