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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (2 Oct 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: Medical Card Appeals (2 Oct 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: Hospitals Funding (2 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: Mayo General Hospital have submitted one proposal to the Special Delivery Unit for additional funding. Along with others, the proposal is under consideration, and a decision is expected in the coming weeks. As this matter is under consideration I trust the Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position to answer the specific questions raised by him at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reform (2 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: The creation of hospital groups and trusts is at the heart of the Government’s reforms of the acute hospital sector. It is an important stepping stone towards the introduction of universal health insurance which is the ultimate destination of the Government's reform programme. As a first step on that journey, hospitals will be aligned within groups on an administrative basis. Each...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (2 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: The Deputy would appear to be misinformed. According to the July 2012 HSE performance report, Mayo General Hospital has seen a year on year increase in ED admissions of 8%, far below the 100% suggested. I would also question the veracity of the statement that the majority of this increase is due to patients from Roscommon presenting at Mayo General Hospital. I would ask the Deputy to present...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Applications (2 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: My Department has received an application for funding from the 2012 National Lottery allocation from the organisation in question. This is one of a large number currently being assessed by my Department, and the Deputy will be informed of the outcome of the application as soon as a decision has been made.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (2 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: Patients with lyme disease are not eligible for treatment under the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF). In July 2011, I announced changes to the remit of the NTPF - namely that it would move from working to largely outsource treatments for those waiting longest to working with hospitals in a performance improvement capacity to improve access to scheduled care. The NTPF has been aligned...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (2 Oct 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: Hospital Staff (2 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: The new arrangements agreed between health service management and the consultant representative bodies at the LRC include provisions relating to 24/7 rostering. It is envisaged that in some settings, for example emergency medicine, radiology and obstetrics, consultants will be required to participate in 24/7 rostering based on international norms for specialist staffing, availability of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (2 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: Since centralisation of the processing of medical cards, the HSE has in place a system for the processing of death information based on the Death Event Publication Service (DEPS). Where there is a death notification, eligibility is removed immediately upon receipt and capitation is recouped to date of death. The HSE has also enhanced the systems that underpin the list of Medical Card...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: As part of the overall cost cutting measures in my Department staff are encouraged to use the in house facilities provided for meetings, press conferences and launches. To this effect we have a dedicated facility suitable for the hosting of press conferences and launches. There are also a number of conference rooms suitable for large meetings. Teleconference/video conference facilities are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultants Remuneration (2 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: Salary scales providing for the decision to reduce the pay of new entrant consultants have now been issued. Those who have been successful at interview prior to 1 October will be appointed on the pay scales issued in January 2011. The HSE is in the process of preparing detailed guidance on the implementation of the new rates, having regard to the requirements of all relevant legislation.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (2 Oct 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: Hospital Consultants Remuneration (2 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: Consultants, as salaried employees, are paid at a standard rate irrespective of the availability or otherwise of beds or other facilities. Under Consultant Contract 2008 consultants assignments/work schedules are developed in the context of the Clinical Directorate Service Plan. In developing the Directorate Service Plan the Clinical Director determines the monthly assignment/work schedule...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Expenditure (2 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: The development of primary care is central to this Government's objective to deliver a high quality, integrated and cost effective health system. The development of primary care centres, through a combination of public and private investment, will facilitate the delivery of multi-disciplinary primary care and represents a tangible re-focussing of the health service to deliver care in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Allowance Appeals (2 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 makes provision for the introduction of very specific obligations on the health services, including a statutory entitlement to: - an independent assessment of health and education needs {Section 8}; - a statement of services {Section 11} which it is proposed to provide; - an independent redress and complaints mechanism {Section 14} if required; - make an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: While acute hospitals currently have in place a variety of DNA policies, a new policy has been developed as part of the Special Delivery Unit (SDU) Outpatient Performance Improvement Programme. This Programme is being implemented nationally over the period 2012 to 2015 to remodel the provision of Outpatient Services to patients in acute hospitals. The programme will be delivered in a phased...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (2 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy I have been advised by the Health Service Executive that the person who was in post has resigned and that an application has been made for the post to be filled through the exemption process which is in place for posts currently. It is my understanding that this application has been made in the past week and therefore there is no...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (2 Oct 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: National Lottery Funding Applications (2 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: My Department has no record of an application from the Group referred to by the Deputy. If an organisation wishes to make an application for National Lottery Funding they should send in a formal application. Detailed procedures, along with the application form are set out on the Department's website - www.doh.ie