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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: 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 treatment pathways, temporary medical cards and reimbursement of expenses...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: On Tuesday, I announced the Government’s decision to develop the new children’s hospital at the campus of St James’s Hospital in Dublin. In identifying the new site, the Government has carefully considered the report of the Dolphin Group along with detailed supplementary information on cost, time and planning which was subsequently sought from those members of the Group...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 17, 38 and 78 together. The Government is embarking on a major reform programme for the health system, the aim of which is to deliver a single-tier health service, supported by universal health insurance (UHI), where where access is based on need, not on income. Under UHI, every citizen will be insured and will have equal access to a comprehensive range of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Labour Court Recommendations (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 18, 21, 23 and 55 together. On 29 June 2012, the Labour Court recommended that the HSE and SIPTU should engage in relation to matters concerning home help contracts and that in the event that there are any outstanding issues, they may be referred back to the Court. The HSE engaged with SIPTU concerning the recommendation and advised that as part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Positive Ageing Strategy (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The Programme for Government has committed to completing and implementing the National Positive Ageing Strategy so that older people are recognised, supported and enabled to live independent full lives. The Strategy will set the strategic direction for future policies, programmes and services for older people in Ireland. It will set out a common framework for the development of operational...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (8 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: Animal Welfare Issues (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The matter the Deputy is referring to are the Safeguard Clauses set out at Article 55 of Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. These Safeguard Clauses cover exceptional circumstances in which Member States may, on scientifically justifiable grounds, provisionally authorise applications for derogations relating to a number of restrictions set out in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The Programme for Government commits to reforming the current public health system by introducing Universal Health Insurance with equal access to care for all. As part of this, the Government is committed to introducing, on a phased basis, GP care without fees within its first term of office. Primary legislation is required to give effect to Government commitment to introduce a universal GP...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services (8 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: Hospital Services (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: A key stepping stone towards the introduction of Universal Health Insurance will be to develop independent not-for-profit hospital trusts in which all hospitals will function as part of integrated groups. The rationale behind the establishment of hospital groups and trusts is to support increased operational autonomy and accountability for hospital services in a way that will drive service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (8 Nov 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: It is essential to have a health system that is transparent and accountable. Information needs to be collected, analysed and intelligently interpreted in order to allow the health system and population it serves to monitor what it is doing, recognise where improvements are occurring and identify potential problems, so that actions can be taken to rectify them. It makes sense to use...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: Internationally, research continues to result in the development of new medicines in a number of countries to fight a broad range of diseases, including those listed by the Deputy. There is a clear process whereby a pharmaceutical company may apply for a marketing authorisation to place a medicinal product on the market in Ireland. Any pharmaceutical company that wishes to place a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I announced on the 15th October, 2012 that intensive negotiations involving the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA), the HSE and the Department of Health had reached a successful conclusion with a major new deal on the cost of drugs in the State. The main provisions of the new Agreement are as follows: With effect from 1st November 2012, the ex factory price of all patent...

Written Answers — Department of Health: European Court of Human Rights Judgments (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have not yet received the report of the Expert Group on the judgment in A, B and C v Ireland. The matters the Group is examining are of a complex and sensitive nature; and they requested an extension to the time limit they were given to complete their work. The Expert Group expects their report will be completed and submitted to me shortly for my...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The future organisation of our acute hospitals is a major policy issue for the Government. It is essential that all hospitals provide care in the right way, at the right location, and in a manner that ensures a safe, high quality service for all. The Government is committed to securing and further developing the role of our smaller hospitals which will see them provide more, not fewer...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (8 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: Health Service Staff (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: There are no plans at present to require health service employees to work longer hours. Health service management met recently with the principal health unions and outlined the nature of the financial and staffing challenges facing the sector in 2013 and beyond. In that context, management tabled a range of flexibility and reform proposals, within the scope of the Public Service Agreement,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: Under the Programme for Government 2011-2016, the Government committed to developing a universal, single-tier health service, which guarantees access to medical care based on need, not income. On foot of this commitment the Government will introduce a system of Universal Health Insurance (UHI). A key stepping stone to the new system will be to develop independent not-for-profit hospital...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: Following the refusal of planning permission by An Bord Pleanála of planning permission for the new children's hospital on the Mater site, I established a Review Group chaired by Dr Frank Dolphin (the Dolphin Group) to advise on next steps. Their report was presented to me on 8 June last. On Tuesday, I announced the Government’s decision to develop the new children’s...