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Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: Yes. A language examination cannot be imposed systematically but if a competent authority has concerns that an applicant does not demonstrate appropriate language competency, it may seek such a test. Language testing may in certain cases be one of several requirements for registration, along with, for example, qualifications, recognition, fitness to practise or fee payment, as prescribed in...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The Deputies are correct as communication goes beyond language. Much is lost but there is a balance to be struck between the value brought to other countries by training people and working here, and what our people get from going to other countries to train. In the main, it is regrettable that we have trained Irish doctors and nurses who then go abroad while we are taking doctors and nurses...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 584, 600, 602, 610 and 616 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 treatment...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victim Compensation (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The main aim of the Government is to address the health and personal social care needs of thalidomide survivors living in Ireland. I have stated that I am willing to enter into discussions about a health care package on a non-statutory basis; an ex-gratia payment having regard to current financial circumstances; and a statement to the Dáil recognising the challenges faced by survivors....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: Charges are levied by the Health Service Executive for health services provided in hospitals in accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970. Charges are not currently levied where people fail to attend hospital appointments. The possible benefits of introducing new charges as referred to by the Deputy would have to be balanced against the administrative demands involved. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Consultant Appointments (13 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: Crisis Pregnancy Services (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I wish to inform the Deputy that the allegations made in respect of state-funded crisis pregnancy counselling services in the Irish Independent on 27th October 2012 are currently being examined by the Health Service Executive. The Department of Health awaits the outcome of this examination.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Nov 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Consultancy Contracts (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The information requested is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 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 Staff (13 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 Services (13 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 (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 619 and 623 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Acquired Infections (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: Since 2010 there have been three cases of patients having Legionella's Disease as a consequence of being a patient of a HSE healthcare facility. In each incident a very detailed investigation and consequence control measures procedure were put in place where necessary. A group within the HSE is updating guidance on the prevention and control of Legionellosis in Ireland. The HSE has been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Payroll System (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 621 and 622 together. One of the key commitments in the Public Service Reform Plan is to identify and evaluate new business models and opportunities to support the delivery of non-core processes and services. External Service Delivery is an area that can potentially deliver a range of benefits for the provision of health services. These include both cost...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Deficits (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: In the current economic climate, the acute sector must reduce its costs in order to deliver the agreed level of activity within the resources available to it. In terms of service delivery, we must concentrate on getting the best possible services for patients from the budgets available to us. This means we need to focus on how beds are used, on the throughput of patients, on reducing length...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Deficits (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: As I have previously outlined to the House, the financial situation in the HSE continues to be extremely challenging. The HSE is overspent by €374m to the end of September and on the basis of the latest information available, would have a deficit in the region of €500m at the end of the year if current run rates prevail unless additional cost containment measures are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Funding (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I referred this matter to the Health Service Executive for direct reply

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (13 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 Expenditure (13 Nov 2012)

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