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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (23 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: At present there are no statutory regulations governing sunbed use. I do accept that there is a need for the use of sunbeds to be restricted, especially for children, because of the increased risk of skin cancer and other health problems. The Government has approved the drafting of legislation in this regard. This legislation will prohibit the use of sunbeds on a sunbed premises by persons...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (23 Apr 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: Water Fluoridation (23 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The Forum on Fluoridation, which reported in 2002, advised that the fluoridation of piped public water supplies should continue as a public health measure. One of the recommendations of the Forum was to amend the Regulations regarding fluoridation of public water supplies to redefine the optimal level of fluoride in drinking water from 0.8 to 1.0 parts per million (ppm) to between 0.6 and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (23 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: I have had further enquiries made of the HSE regarding this matter. The HSE has advised that its Local Health Manager in Cavan/Monaghan commissioned a review into the case. The review is at an advanced stage but certain issues of consent are still to be addressed. In the circumstances, the HSE has been asked to respond further to the Deputy in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (23 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The purpose of this Directive is to establish a clear legal framework to facilitate cross border healthcare with a focus on patient rights, information for patients on entitlements and patient choice. The Directive deals with complex issues, both nationally and between Member States, and work continues on the preparation of proposals for legislation. At this time it is not possible to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (23 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly 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 Services (23 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: Data on admitted patients are available from the Hospital In-patient Enquiry (HIPE) system which records information on each in-patient and daycase discharge from all publicly-funded acute hospitals. While HIPE does identify accidental poisoning of various types, it is not at the level of detail required to identify those who received hospital treatment as a result of contact with liquid...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (23 Apr 2013)

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: Home Help Service Provision (23 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 599 and 600 together. I fully appreciate the difference quality home care can make to individuals and their families. The HSE also recognise the importance of home help and home care in supporting older persons to live in their own homes and communities in accordance with Government policy. Home helps play a vital role in enabling people to continue to live...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (23 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 601 and 653 together. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease affecting both genders and usually in patients older than 50 years of age. The symptoms appear gradually and include a cough and breathlessness. It is not know how many patients suffer from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in Ireland. The annual costs for treatment are unavailable. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (23 Apr 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 Facilities (23 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: Delivery of healthcare infrastructure is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (23 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. An individual's access to orthodontic treatment is determined against a set of clinical guidelines and priority is given to patients with greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (23 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. An individual's access to orthodontic treatment is determined against a set of clinical guidelines and priority is given to patients with greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (23 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: On 27th March last, I conveyed approval to the HSE to recruit the following posts for Primary Care Teams: 70 Public Health Nurses; 37 Registered General Nurses; 51 Occupational Therapists; 46 Physiotherapists; and 47 Speech & Language Therapists. It is my firm intention to have these posts filled as soon as possible. Arrangements are now being made within the HSE to coordinate the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (23 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: Gross current expenditure at the end of March for Vote 38 is €6m under profile and gross capital expenditure is €1m under profile. These variances are primarily a timing issue Vote 38 - Department of Health - Profile Actual Variance - €m €m €m January Current 23,554 23,957 -403 Capital 33 33 23,587 23,990 -403 February ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU-IMF Programme of Support Issues (23 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: As part of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government and the Troika, my Department provides analysis each month on expenditure trends. The HSE's Performance Report, which provides overall analysis of key performance, and an update on progress achieved to date in relation to the savings measures required is also provided, as set out in F.11 and F.12 of the Memorandum of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (23 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly 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 Waiting Lists (23 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: 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 lists for scheduled care. This policy, which has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (23 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: I wish to make it clear that no new charges have been introduced. In accordance with the Health (Charges for In-Patient Services) Regulations 2005-2011, charges apply for in-patient services other than for acute hospital care and for long-term residential care services supported under the Nursing Home Support Scheme (Fair Deal), both of which are subject to separate charging regimes. Under...