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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda Vetting (24 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: I appreciate the sentiment behind the amendment. The Senator wishes to be assured that members of the audit committee are suitably qualified to carry out their duties to a high standard. While it makes sense that the HSE audit committee includes people who have an auditing or accountancy background, there is merit in bringing other valuable experience and qualifications to the table such as...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda Vetting (24 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: I do not object to some members being advised by, or coming from, this group. Perhaps rather than accepting the amendment, I can consider it when the Bill is going through the Dáil and come up with a modified wording that will allow the august committee to which the Senator alluded, the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority, IAASA, to have a number of members on the auditing...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda Vetting (24 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: I remind Senators that the amendment concerns HSE employees, not other persons. Insisting that HSE employees are tax resident in the State would more than likely fall foul of EU and discriminatory legislation rules. I will set out the likely tax treatment in regard to income arising from individuals engaged by the HSE who are not resident in the State. Notwithstanding any of the provisions...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 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: Tobacco Control Measures (25 Oct 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: Vaccination Programme (25 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: Hospital Services (25 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 240 and 241 together. As these are service issues, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (25 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 Waiting Lists (25 Oct 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Staff Remuneration (25 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: It is not possible to calculate a precise figure in this regard, as the Deputy has not specified what salary scale or other contractual remuneration arrangements she has in mind. Under the existing contracts, the total cost in 2012 of consultant remuneration, including payment for additional attendance and allowances for extra responsibilities but excluding employers' PRSI, will be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: The detailed information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Health is an extremely complex environment involving a broad spectrum of services for the entire population. The nature, cost and burgeoning demand for services require that a strong emphasis be placed on the evidence base for policy and resource usage. The commissioning of external reports is very much part of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (25 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: Departmental Expenditure (25 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: The total cost in the previous 12 months for staff in my Department attending conferences was €24,345.43, which includes registration fees where relevant. The total cost of travel associated with their attendance was €3,986.54

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Promotions (25 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table below. The Programme for Government commits to a fundamental reform and restructuring of the health service, the ultimate objective of which is to ensure equal access to healthcare based on need, not income, and this requires greatly increased and enhanced outputs right across my Department. Since 2009, my Department has lost...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Redeployment (25 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 253 and 254 together. As there have been significant staff changes in my Department, and my Department was significantly restructured when the new Department of Children and Youth Affairs was formed, the information will take some time to collate. The information will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Remuneration (25 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: The Gaeltacht Allowance is paid to various grades of staff whose duties are performed mainly or entirely in the Gaeltacht and the Health Service Executive is satisfied he or she possess a sufficient knowledge of the Irish language to enable him or her to perform the duties of the office competently through Irish - 1966 Local Offices Irish Language Statutory Instrument 221 refers. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (6 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 973, 1162, 1163, 1169 and 1180 together. My Department is working closely with the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Department of Education and Skills to address the needs of those affected by narcolepsy following pandemic vaccination. The HSE provides a range of services and supports to those affected including access to rapid diagnosis, clear...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (6 Nov 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: Cancer Research (6 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 976 to 979, inclusive, together. Health research is funded from a number of Government Departments and agencies including the Department of Health. The Health Research Board (HRB) is a statutory body under the aegis of the Department of Health and is the lead agency in Ireland supporting and funding health research. It provides funding for and conducts...