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Health Service Reform. (3 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: No, but the Minister's Government is responsible for the misery patients suffer under the Health Service Executive and that we must suffer in terms of the finances of the country. Like Deputy O'Sullivan, I am no clearer now on the position and I want to ask the Minister a specific question. It is reported in The Irish Times that there will be four or possibly eight new regional management...

Health Service Reform. (3 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: Will the Minister confirm that there was no increasing cost as a result of all these grade 8 appointments because I am sure that was the case?

Health Service Reform. (3 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: When they were not properly resourced.

Health Service Reform. (3 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: Each centre, not each individual——

Health Service Reform. (3 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: It has not. I refute that.

Health Service Reform. (3 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: Any merger would do that.

Health Service Reform. (3 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: Mañana.

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (3 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath and plans to move them to a more suitable setting in a community facility as their family are concerned for their welfare and feel they need to be transferred as soon as possible to facilities in the community which are more appropriate for their continuing care;...

Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: I wish to ask about the legislation on the same issue. At the end of last week's meeting of the health committee, the Taoiseach's Chairman informed the committee that the legislation would be published this week. I had left the meeting but I have the transcript. However, when I asked the Taoiseach last week he told me it would not be published this session. Both Age Action Ireland and...

Order of Business (8 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: The Taoiseach's answer is not that satisfactory. At least he has clarified it. He spoke here last week and his committee Chairman spoke after that. It is not unreasonable to accept the last word spoken on behalf of the Government. While the Taoiseach may have clarified the matter, he could have done so with a little more generosity of spirit.

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (8 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to increase the number of dedicated public only hospital beds by 1,500; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28059/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (8 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made in relation to the Programme for Government commitment to increase the number of dedicated public only hospital beds by 1,500; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26765/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (8 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made in relation to the Programme for Government commitment to reform use of beds in hospitals to ensure equity of access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26769/08

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of the 14 additional fast tracked single room beds for people with cystic fibrosis; if they will be ring-fenced for cystic fibrosis patients only; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28079/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (8 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made on the programme for Government commitment to introduce the personal health check programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26749/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (8 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the date her Department's personal health check expert group will report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26750/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made on the programme for Government commitment to index the income thresholds for medical cards to increases in the average industrial wage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26751/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made on the programme for Government commitment to double the medical card income limit eligibility of parents of children under six years of age and treble them for parents of children with an intellectual disability under 18 years of age; when her review of eligibility criteria will be completed; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (8 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made on the programme for Government commitment to allow orthodontic cases to be referred to the National Treatment Purchase Fund by creating an orthodontic fund to treat children who have been waiting longest; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26753/08]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (8 Jul 2008)

James Reilly: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made on the programme for Government commitment to ensure that any child under five years of age waiting more than three months for occupational speech and language therapy can access these services automatically through the National Treatment Purchase Fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26754/08]