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Written Answers — Department of Health: Croke Park Agreement (12 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: To date, there have already been very significant efficiencies and savings achieved under PSA in the Health Sector. A total of €308 million in pay-related savings has been targeted for the health services in 2013. These savings will be achieved under three separate headings, firstly by intensifying the implementation of the Public Service Agreement within the health services,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (12 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: The adjustments to the Department of Health Vote, Vote 38, are set out in the Budget book published last week and available on the website of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. The Department of Health Vote is being reduced by €90 million. This arises from a range of measures. Even allowing for additional expenditure related to the EU Presidency, there will be a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Procurement Contracts (12 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: Delivery of procurement savings is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to you.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Cost (12 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: The Government is committed to keeping down the cost of health insurance so that it is affordable for as many people as possible and remains committed to protecting community rating, whereby everyone pays the same price for the same health insurance product, irrespective of age or health status. The Programme for Government contains a commitment to put a permanent scheme of risk equalisation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (12 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: Fibromyalgia is a distinct condition under the international classification of diseases which is the international standard by which diseases are classified and is accepted by Ireland and is endorsed by the World Health Organisation. The diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia is a matter for clinicians in the Primary Care and hospital settings. The HSE is responsible for clinical services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (12 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: I have no direct role in the issue raised by the Deputy. The content of educational programmes for medical practitioners is a matter for the medical schools subject to approval by the Medical Council. I have asked the Health Service Executive to provide the Deputy with information regarding current service provisions for this condition.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (12 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: In relation to this particular issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cochlear Implementation Programme (12 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: In relation to the specific matter which is the subject of the Deputy's query, as this is a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (12 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: NIAC is a committee of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland comprising of experts in a number of specialties including infectious diseases, paediatrics and public health. The committee's recommendations are informed by public health advice, international best practice and by the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics (NCPE). There is no doubt about the role that vaccines have played in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (12 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) provides emergency pre-hospital care and emergency patient transport. When a 999 ambulance call is received, the caller is connected with the ambulance command and control centre for that area. The details of the call are recorded on a Computer Aided Dispatch System (CAD), with Advanced Medical Priority Dispatch (AMPDS). The AMPDS system is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (12 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: In relation to the specific matter raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (12 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: A detailed breakdown of agency and overtime useage in a particular service area is a matter for the Health Service Executive, and as such, the Deputy's enquiry has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (12 Dec 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 Promotion (12 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: The Minister set up a Special Action Group on Obesity to examine and progress a number of issues to address the problem of obesity and its health implications. The Group is concentrating on a range of measures including actions such as: calorie posting in restaurants, nutritional labelling, marketing of food and drink to children, the supply of healthy food products in vending machines, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultants' Remuneration (12 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 242 and 243 together. Ongoing reform and increased efficiency in service delivery is essential. It is imperative that consultants, given their roles within the health system, lead this process. The measures agreed between health service management and the consultant representative bodies at the Labour Relations Commission in September will allow for very...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Allowances (12 Dec 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Remuneration (12 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: One staff member, a Higher Executive Officer in the Capital EU, International and Research Policy Unit, was awarded Assistant Principal Officer duties allowance. Sanction was sought 17 May 2012 and was approved 24 May 2012 in line with Government Decision S/180/20/10/1456 of 16 December 2011 in relation to Ireland's Presidency of the EU, after which time the arrangement will cease.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Expenditure (13 Dec 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE will be undergoing radical reform in the coming years. Strong leadership and management in the health service will be of crucial importance in order to deliver on reforms and changes of this scale. As a result, the HSE is implementing a Succession Management Programme in order to strengthen management capacity. It is anticipated that most executive coaching requirements will be...

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

James Reilly: Should the patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he/she would be in the best position to take the matter up with the consultant and hospital involved. In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

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

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 191 together. Under the provisions of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, there is a two-year transitional period from the date on which the register of the members of that profession is established, during which existing practitioners may apply for registration. The Health and Social Care Professionals Council (the Council) is an...