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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: In relation to the particular patient query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to him directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: University Hospital Galway is one of 8 designated cancer centres in Ireland. It has a dedicated floor of 52 in-patient beds for cancer services, including haematology, oncology and radiotherapy. Cancer patients are also cared for in other medical wards in the hospital as required. Services at the hospital also include diagnostic, therapeutic and palliative care teams, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Transfers (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Deputy's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: In relation to the particular patient query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to him directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Cover (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Health Insurance Authority, the independent statutory regulator of the private health insurance market in Ireland, provides my Department with Information Returns on a twice-yearly basis showing the numbers insured with in-patient health insurance plans in each age category. This data is compiled in respect of the commercial health insurers and excludes people serving waiting periods and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Cover (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Health Act 1970, everyone who is ordinarily resident in Ireland qualifies for public hospital care. Notwithstanding this, 43.9% of the Irish population has private health insurance and many people opt to be treated privately. The Irish hospital system contains a mix of public and private hospitals, with public hospitals treating both public and private patients. On admittance to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1067 and 1129 together. Beaumont Hospital manages admissions and discharges hourly each day through its Patient Flow hub. On average the hospital currently admits 27% of those attending to the Emergency Department (between 900 and 1,000 per week) and aims to ensure that the 73% of patients who do not require admission are seen in a timely way and are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Health, the recruitment and retention of doctors – including NCHDs and interns – in the public health system is a priority for me. That is why I am committed to the implementation of the recommendations of the Strategic Review of Medical Training and Career Structure completed earlier this year. The Strategic Review reports identify a range of issues impacting...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As this is an operational matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cosmetic Surgery (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Following concerns expressed in relation to the safety and quality of surgical cosmetic procedures in Ireland, the Office of the Chief Medical Officer prepared, in collaboration the Irish Association of Plastic Surgeons, a short guideline containing a number of recommendations for individuals who may be considering surgical cosmetic procedures. Much of this guidance and the recommendations...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Government has approved an extensive package of measures to deal with alcohol misuse to be incorporated in a Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. These measures are based on the recommendations contained in the Steering Group Report on a National Substance Misuse Strategy, 2012. The package of measures to be implemented will include provision for minimum unit pricing, regulation of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (17 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The provisions of the European Working Time Directive encompass a number of measures to protect workers' welfare and safety, including a maximum 48 hour working week - averaged over a reference period, the granting of breaks, minimum daily and weekly rest periods and the granting of compensatory rest where the working day exceeds 13 hours. The HSE is focused on advancing implementation of...