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Written Answers — Department of Health: Misuse of Drugs (27 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: The problem of the misuse of prescription drugs has been recognised at national, European and international levels. Through the framework of the National Drugs Strategy 2009-2016, the Department of Health is working in collaboration with the relevant statutory agencies to monitor the availability of controlled drugs, including prescription medicines, through illicit channels. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Bed Numbers (27 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: Medicinal Products Expenditure (27 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 44, 188 and 189 together. The prices of medicines vary between countries for a number of reasons. These include different prices set by manufacturers, different wholesale and pharmacy mark-ups, different dispensing fees and different rates of VAT. Negotiations are ongoing between officials of the Department/HSE and the two bodies that represent...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: Beaumont Hospital has a target of three to six months of a waiting time for live-related kidney transplantation. I am advised by the HSE that due to the demands on the service this time has increased to fourteen months. There is a need to expand live-related kidney transplantation programme. Members of the National Renal Transplant Programme as well as members of the Senior Management team...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (27 Sep 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (27 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: The financial situation in the HSE continues to be extremely challenging. In the short term, to address the 2012 position, a range of measures are being undertaken in order to achieve a balanced budget. These include the use of capital to fund revenue on a once-off basis and the transfer of Department funds to the HSE on a once-off basis. The HSE has been required to review all pay and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (27 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: Hospitals must concentrate on maximising efficiency and getting the best possible services for patients from the budgets available to us. Regional Cost Containment Plans have been in place since the beginning of the year. These plans are continuously monitored and updated in the light of the emerging financial data. In order to break even by year end the hospitals which are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (27 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 54, 59, 201 and 215 together. The cumulative impact of staff reductions from this year and previous years presents a significant challenge for the health system in delivering services. The priority is to reform how health services are delivered in order to ensure a more productive and cost effective health system. The health service faces challenges this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: The target for 2012, as set in the Health Service Executive (HSE) Service Plan 2012, is that no adult shall be waiting more than 9 months for an elective procedure. At the start of 2012 there were a total of 53,513 people who had to be treated by the 30 September 2012 to ensure that nobody was waiting more that 9 months for surgery. As of the 20 September 2012, 51, 637 (96%) had been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reform (27 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: I have no plans to privatise health services. The question of external models of delivery is being examined by my Department at present as part of the broader public service reform programme.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (27 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: The management and delivery of the health capital programme is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (27 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: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: The funding pressures now being experienced in the health services mean that the acute sector must reduce its costs in order to deliver the agreed level of activity within the resources available to it. This means that we must concentrate on maximising efficiency and getting the best possible services for patients from the budgets available to us. However, this on its own is not sufficient....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 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: Prescription Charges (27 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: Medical card holders are required to pay a 50c charge for medicines and other prescription items supplied to them by community pharmacists, subject to a cap of €10 per month for each person or family. Charges are not payable in respect of items supplied under the Long Term Illness Scheme. Prescription charges do not apply to children in the care of the HSE or to methadone supplied to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (27 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: The Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012 was published on the 13th of July 2012. is legislation will introduce a system of reference pricing and generic substitution for prescribed drugs and medicines. These reforms will promote price competition among suppliers and ensure that lower prices are paid for these medicines resulting in savings for taxpayers and patients. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Company Payments (27 Sep 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. Lengthy delays can occur between the discharge of patients and the receipt of payment from the health insurance companies. I have emphasised to the HSE the importance of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (27 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: The Programme for Government committed to reforming the current public health system by introducing universal GP care without fees within the first term of office of this Government. Primary legislation is required to give effect to this commitment. In April, the Government authorised the Department of Health to prepare a general scheme of a Bill in line with commitment in the Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (27 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: Dental Services Provision (27 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: Dental services to children up to 16 years are provided by the Public Dental Service of the HSE. The service is targeted at children at key stages in their development. Children are given dental examinations and any follow-up treatment required at these stages. When required, emergency dental treatment is available to all children up to 16 years. In addition, the HSE provides orthodontic...