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

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 633 to 635, inclusive, and 660 to 662, inclusive, together. In its report on alcohol, the National Substance Misuse Strategy Steering Group recommended - among other things - the development of joint protocols between mental health services and drug and alcohol services; the provision of supports and services to children affected by alcohol; the introduction...

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

James Reilly: I presume the Deputy is referring to the report of the Expert Group on the judgment in A, B and C v Ireland. The Group is making good progress towards finalising its report. I expect the report will be completed and submitted to me shortly, and I will consider the report and subsequently submit it to Government.

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: 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: Under Section 3 of the Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal Act l997, the Minister for Health appoints the members of the Hepatitis C and HIV Compensation Tribunal. The term of office of each of the fourteen members and the Chairperson of the Tribunal "shall be for a period as is specified by the Minister when appointing such member". Ministerial appointments are made on the advice of the...

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

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 651, 652, 659 and 666 to 668, inclusive, together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (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 HSE for direct reply.

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

James Reilly: My first priority is to ensure that the women who have had this procedure have their health needs comprehensively and professionally met. In this regard, the HSE provides a range of services to women who continue to suffer the effects of having had this procedure. These services include the provision of medical cards, the availability of independent clinical advice and the organisation of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Social Workers Register (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The Health and Social Care Professionals Council (HSCPC) and the 12 registration boards to be established under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 are responsible for protecting the public by regulating health and social care professionals. e Council (also known as CORU) was established in March 2007 and is working to put in place the necessary structures for registration,...

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

James Reilly: I do not accept that existing measures relating to the protection of animals used for scientific purposes set out in the 1876 Cruelty to Animals Act as amended provide a higher level of protection to those set out in Directive 2010/63/EU. Indeed, I am very much of the view that the new Directive will considerably strengthen the protection of animals still needed for such research and safety...

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

James Reilly: The Dolphin report concluded that the existing plan for the Ambulatory and Urgent Care Centre in Tallaght must be revisited in the light of a decision made about the location of the National Children’s Hospital. It is anticipated that most children around the country who require hospital care will receive it closer to their home. It is envisaged that there will be an urgent care...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The delivery of the healthcare infrastructure programme is a service issue. Therefore your question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital 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: Public Sector Staff (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The publication of the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014 (Croke Park Agreement) coincided with a review of the Department that was carried out under the Organisational Review Programme (ORP), a centrally-led review of the capacities of Government Departments. In order to develop the Action Plan arising from the ORP Review, working groups composed of staff from all grades were established to...

Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I was delighted to announce that the Cabinet had accepted my recommendation to develop the new national children's hospital at the campus of St. James's Hospital in Dublin. The rejection by An Bord Pleanála earlier this year of the proposal to develop a children's hospital on the site of the Mater hospital was very disappointing, particularly given the many real strengths of that location....

Seanad: National Children's Hospital: Statements (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I thank all the Senators for their comments and support. There is unanimity in the House that this project is worthy of a modern State. Many countries are judged by how they treat their most vulnerable and sick children fall into that category. Senator MacSharry alluded to a parallel process being run. There was no parallel process. There was a clear sequential process in that we had the...

Topical Issue Debate: Death of Ms Savita Halappanavar (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I extend my sympathy to the family of Ms Savita Halappanavar on their loss. My aim and the role of my Department is to improve the health and well-being of all people in Ireland in a manner that promotes better health for everyone, fair access, responsive and appropriate care delivery and high performance. In particular, our focus is on ensuring the provision of a safe, quality-assured,...

Topical Issue Debate: Death of Ms Savita Halappanavar (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: This is a difficult time for the family of Savita in light of the loss it has sustained. I recognise that Deputies wish to discuss broader issues and people have spoken about ministerial responsibility. This Government has many responsibilities, one of which is not to prejudge a situation. One of the Deputies opposite referred to the clinician concerned as "he". Is that Deputy sure the...