Results 12,041-12,060 of 21,128 for speaker:James Reilly

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Statistics (13 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy is collated by the Business Intelligence Unit within the Health Service Executive. Therefore, I have asked them to contact the Deputy directly in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (13 Mar 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 Service Executive Expenditure (13 Mar 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Mar 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 waiting...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Mar 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 waiting...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: I have been advised that the Ophthalmology Department at the Regional Hospital Tullamore accepts referrals for both adults and children. However, in relation to the specific issue raised by the Deputy, my Department is liaising with the HSE on the matter and it will write to the Deputy when it has further information.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: As the Deputy's query relates to an operational issue, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services (13 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: On my appointment as Minister for Health, I set out to address the issues which cause unacceptable delays in patients being treated in our hospitals. I established the Special Delivery Unit (SDU), which is working to unblock access to acute services by improving patient flow through the system, including Beaumont hospital. An intensive work programme is underway between the SDU's liaison...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (13 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: As the Deputy's query relates to an operational issue, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 Mar 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: Drug Treatment Programmes (13 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: Two new anti-viral drugs for the treatment of Hepatitis C were approved during 2012, which are administered under specialist care in 7 hospitals (St. James's, the Mater, Beaumont, St. Vincent's, Cork University Hospital, Galway University Hospital and St. Luke's in Kilkenny). The treatment regimes involved are complicated, multi-drug regimes that require significant and intensive involvement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (13 Mar 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: Energy Usage (14 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 to 130, inclusive, together. My Department is participating in the Office of Public Works "Optimising Power @ Work" scheme.The aim of this staff energy awareness campaign is to reduce C02 emissions from energy consumption by the public sector.The main focus of the scheme is a staff energy awareness campaign and at the same time ensuring that the buildings...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services (14 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: As the Deputy's query relates to an operational issue, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (14 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that real and tangible proposals are currently being finalised on foot of the recommendations in the National Substance Misuse Strategy report. These proposalscover all of the areas mentioned in the report, including minimum unit pricing, advertising of alcohol, and the structural separation of alcohol from other products in mixed trading outlets. My...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victim Compensation (14 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 135 and 143 together. Given the challenges that persist for each individual, this Government's aim is to address the health and personal social care needs of thalidomide survivors living in Ireland. I have stated that I am willing to enter into discussions about a health care package on a non-statutory basis; an ex-gratia payment having regard to current...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Staff Remuneration (14 Mar 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 current rate payable is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pension Provisions (14 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: As the Deputy's query relates to an operational issue, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: We have a large number and range of acute hospitals in Ireland, all of which are held in high esteem and used mainly by local people for the majority of their hospital care. However, the provision of modern, high quality, safe care requires increasing levels of co-operation and overarching systems of governance and communication. We know that the traditional practice of providing as many...