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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Overseas Development Aid (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I was waiting patiently outside. I was equally intrigued by the responses.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Order for Second Stage (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to address the House on Second Stage of the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012. As Minister for Health, I am committed to major reform of the health system. My objective is to deliver a single-tier health service, supported by universal health insurance, in which access to health care is based on need and not on ability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 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: Ambulance Service (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 241 to 247, inclusive, together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 251, 261, 267, 269 and 273 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ulcers Incidence (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The detailed information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. My Department will collate the information and I will be in communication with the Deputy when the data is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: Ireland played a significant role in drafting the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Treaty which was ratified by the State in November 2005. Ireland is fully committed to its implementation and has been an active participant in the Conference of Parties to the FCTC. Mr Chris Fitzgerald from the Health Promotion Unit of my Department is attending the fifth Conference of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I welcome the agreement reached between the Health Service Executive and the Irish Medical Organisation on annual leave with the assistance of the LRC on 18 October 2012. Specifically the agreement provides that: NCHDs who are required to undertake on-call on site or off-site in addition to their 39 hour week will receive a total leave allowance of 16 working days for the January to July...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: Private in-patient charges are directed by the Minister under section 55 (1) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended.) Currently, the Minister directs the following maintenance charges under this section: Hospital Category Private Accommodation Semi-Private Accommodation Day-care 1 HSE Regional Hospitals, Voluntary & Joint Board Teaching Hospitals €1,046 €933...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The current statutory public in-patient charge is €75 per day, subject to a maximum of €750 in any period of 12 consecutive months. The statutory in-patient charge also applies to day cases. A number of categories of individuals are exempt from the above charge, including those with full eligibility. The payment of PRSI contributions by an individual is not a relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 257 and 258 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 pathways,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (14 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 (14 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: Alcohol Pricing (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The preparation of any legislation on minimum unit pricing of alcohol is preceded by Government approval and in this context, my Department is developing proposals on the basis of the recommendations in the report of the National Substance Misuse Strategy Steering Group for submission to the Government for consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 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 (14 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 (14 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 Reform (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The Public Service Reform document on 17th November 2011 identified there agencies under the aegis if this Department to be rationalised, amalgamated or abolished in 2012. , The National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery was dissolved on the 31st December, 2011. In relation to the Opticians Board, a Working Group was established in 2010 to provide legislatively...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Promotions (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Grade 2012 2011 2010 2009 Principal Officer Higher 0 0 5* 2* Principal Officer 2 0 2 0 Assistant Principal Higher 0 0 15* 0 Assistant Principal 2 2 0 0 Higher Executive Officer 2 2 0 0 Executive Officer 1 2 0 0 Staff Officer 0 0 0 0 The above figures include staff who are now...