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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (30 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 587, 591 and 592 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Clinical Programme for Diabetes (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 202 to 210, inclusive, and 224 to 228, inclusive, together. The National Clinical Programme for Diabetes, which includes the care of children and adolescents with diabetes and which has been established within the HSE's Clinical Strategy and Programmes Directorate, aims to define the way clinical services for diabetes should be delivered, resourced and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211 to 223, inclusive, together. In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: Decisions in relation to the funding of the Irish Society for Quality and Safety in Healthcare are proper to the Health Service Executive (HSE), as appropriate to its holding of the Health Vote. I have arranged to have the Deputy's questions referred to the HSE for attention and a more detailed response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment based on clinical need to those who have been assessed and referred for treatment before their 16th birthday. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: Improving access to outpatient services is a key priority for the Government. For 2013, a maximum waiting time target has now been set of 12 months for a first-time outpatient appointment, and this is reflected in the HSE Service Plan. The National Treatment Purchase Fund has now taken over the reporting of outpatient waiting time data, and data is now for the first time available on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Childhood Obesity (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: As budget allocation is the responsibility of the HSE, the matter has been referred for their direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Action Group on Obesity Membership (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: Details of the members of the Special Action Group on Obesity (SAGO) are as follows: Dr. John Devlin - Department of Health (Chairman) Prof. Donal O'Shea - St. Columcille's Hospital Dr. Cliodhna Foley Nolan - safe food Dr Nazih Eldin - HSE Dr. Pat Doorley - HSE Ms. Biddy O'Neill - HSE Prof. Mary Flynn - FSAI Dr. Catherine Woods - Physical Activity Working Group - DCU Dr....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 236 to 240 ,inclusive, together. Improving access to outpatient services is a key priority for the Government. For 2013, a maximum waiting time target has now been set of 12 months for a first time outpatient appointment. The National Treatment Purchase Fund has now taken over the reporting of outpatient waiting time data and, for the first time data is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: EU Directive 2005/36/EC on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications provides a mechanism for the recognition of professional qualifications in the European Economic Area and Switzerland. Where registration is a legal requirement in a member state, qualification recognition is usually a pre-registration step. Automatic recognition of the qualifications of midwives applies under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Voluntary Sector Funding (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association is a member of the Irish Donor Network, the members of which met me earlier this year to discuss a number of issues, including consent for organ donation. 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: Health Services Staff Recruitment (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: The Government has decided that the numbers employed across the public service must be reduced in order to meet its fiscal and budgetary targets. The Health Sector must make its contribution to that reduction. However, the HSE can make staff appointments once it remains within its overall employment ceiling and has the financial resources to do so. In relation to the specific query raised by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport Provision (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: In relation to the specific query 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: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (1 May 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: General Medical Services Scheme Payments (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: All Government Departments and Agencies funded from the Exchequer must comply with EU Directives and national guidelines on procurement. Procurement of products, goods and services including legal fees which support the delivery of health care is a service matter. The Deputy's question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Health Insurance Claims (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: I am informed by the Health Service Executive that it is continuing a drive to reduce the time taken to submit claims to private health insurance companies. The number of days taken for consultants to complete forms has reduced from an average of 62 days in 2010 to an average of 44 days in 2012 representing an improvement of 29%. The HSE target is 14 working days for consultant sign-off. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: Following intensive negotiations involving the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA), the HSE and the Department of Health, a major new deal on the cost of drugs in the State was concluded in October last. It will deliver a number of important benefits, including - significant reductions for patients in the cost of drugs, - a lowering of the drugs bill to the State, - timely...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety Promotion Board (2 May 2013)

James Reilly: The Food Safety Promotion Board, FSPB, is one of six North-South Implementation Bodies established under the Good Friday Agreement in 1999. It is principally charged with tasks involving food safety awareness - through public campaigns, conferences, training and advising professionals and the general public. It is also involved in supporting North -South scientific co-operation and links...