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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Trusts (26 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: A key stepping stone to the introduction of Universal Health Insurance will be to develop independent not-for-profit hospital trusts in which all hospitals will function as part of an integrated group. As a first step on that journey, hospitals will be aligned within groups on an administrative basis. The rationale behind the establishment of hospital groups and trusts is to support...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (26 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The HSE National Clinical Programme for Diabetes - which includes the care of children and adolescents with diabetes - was established within the Clinical Strategy and Programmes Directorate. The purpose of the Programme is to define the way diabetic Clinical Services should be delivered, resourced and measured; and a clinician has been appointed to lead on the development of the programme....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Allowances (26 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The HSE has in the past confirmed to all health sector employers that Student Medical Scientists on placement must be paid the monthly training allowance as set out in my Department's consolidated salary scales. This allowance was approved for continued award to new beneficiaries, following the review of public sector allowances conducted in 2012. The HSE has recently reiterated in clear...

Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: They are, after the hole the previous Government left.

Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: Yes, because there was an election.

Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: He would be an expert in misleading people.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Regulation (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: As the Deputy is aware, the European Commission took a case against the State regarding the VHI's derogation from the EU Non-Life Directives. In September 2011, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) found that Ireland had failed to fulfil its obligations under the Directives by exempting VHI from being regulated (i.e. holding authorisation) by the Central Bank of Ireland. The Government...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Croke Park Agreement Review (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The circumstances of workers in all sectors, including those working in excess of the statutory working week, were taken into account in the review of the Public Service Agreement and are reflected in the agreement reached. The Government is committed to achieving compliance with the European Working Time Directive, and related Irish legislation, in respect of NCHDs by 2014. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The National Ambulance Service (NAS) is not a static service. The Service deploys its resources in a dynamic manner and works on an area and national, rather than a local, basis. The dynamic deployment of ambulance resources ensures that the nearest appropriate resource is mobilised to the location of any incident. The NAS has been taking a number of steps to improve response times....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The Slán Survey 2007 states that 29% of respondents reported being current smokers.Smoking was found to be more common among younger adults; 35% of those aged 18-29.The previous Slán Survey in 2002 found that 27% of people reported being regular smokers, with 34% of those aged 18-34.The Survey does state, however, that comparisons across the years are reported with caution because...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The Tobacco Policy Review Group is examining a number of areas which need to be developed or enhanced in order to reduce smoking prevalence in Ireland. The Group's report will also examine how to develop our cessation services in order to support those people who want to stop smoking. The Group is considering the introduction of a tobacco industry levy to be ring fenced to fund health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: In relation to the particular query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in this matter,

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The detailed information requested by the Deputy is currently being compiled in my Department and I will arrange to have it forwarded to her as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Symphysiotomy Report (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: My first priority is to ensure that the women who have had a symphysiotomy 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: Health Services (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 and 272 together. In relation to the particular queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in these matters.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: Rowlagh / North Clondalkin was one of the 35 primary care centres announced under the infrastructure stimulus package in July 2012. Approximately 20 will be offered to the market subject to a) agreement between the local GPs and the HSE on active local GP involvement in the centres and b) site suitability and availability. The HSE is currently analysing the available sites in each location...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: In relation to waiting list management in general, the National Waiting List Management Policy , A standardised approach to managing scheduled care treatment for in-patient, day case and planned procedures, January 2013, has been developed to ensure that all administrative, managerial and clinical staff follow an agreed national minimum standard for the management and administration of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Numbers (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The Department has a number of contractual arrangements with private sector providers of services such as cleaning companies, canteen, IT technical support where the staff providing the services are not employees of the Department. Other services are procured through consultancy contracts in line with procurement guidelines. Four former staff of my Department (2.2 whole time equivalents)...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: Four Public Servants (2.7 wholetime equivalent) who retired in the last three years are currently employed in my Department and are on the payroll. Three former members of my Department were rehired on a temporary basis in line with a Government Decision on the arrangements for dealing with our EU Presidency requirements. In addition to this Minister of State Alex White appointed one retired...

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Order for Report Stage (28 Feb 2013)

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