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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 102, 115 and 117 together. The HSE National Service Plan which was submitted to me in December, and which I approved, sets out the quantum and type of health services to be provided in 2013 within the overall level of funding provided. The HSE has responsibility for the delivery of services, set out in the Regional Plans, and to ensure that services are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: Immediately following my appointment, I set out to address the issues which have been causing unacceptable delays in patients being treated in our hospitals. I established the Special Delivery Unit (SDU), as set out in the Programme for Government. The SDU is working to unblock access to acute services by improving the flow of patients through the system. Since its establishment there have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Complaints Procedures (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: The HSE has a well established procedure for managing feedback and complaints in relation to experiences of individuals and their families in our hospitals. The details of the formal complaints policy, are available on the HSE website, at www.hse.ie/eng/services/ysys/Complaint. In addition, advice and instructions for making complaints and feedback about a service or an individual may be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: The Deputy may wish to note Head 12 of the General Scheme of the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013 which provides a right to conscientious objection to health professionals. However, this right does not extend to institutions. It is the intention of the legislation that women will be able to access treatments permissible under the law.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport Provision (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: Patient transport is the responsibility of the HSE. However, people attending outpatient and hospital appointments are, in general, expected to make their own travel arrangements, using private or scheduled public transport. The exceptions are for dialysis, cancer (radiotherapy and chemotherapy) and post-operative transplant patients, where transport may be provided. In these cases, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 113 and 142 together. We know that the traditional practice of providing as many services as possible in every hospital is neither sustainable nor safe. The formation of Irish acute hospitals into a small number of groups, each with its own governance and management, will provide an optimum opportunity for hospital services to be configured to deliver...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: In 2012 the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) initiated a national project to compile, for the first time, an Outpatient Waiting List database based on patient-level information from individual hospitals. Collaborating with individual hospitals, the SDU together with the NTPF and the HSE have developed the OP waiting list minimum dataset that allows for this data to be submitted to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 121, 144, 704 and 708 together. 2013 is another challenging year for the Health Sector and the Government had to take a number of tough measures to ensure that the most vulnerable were protected and front line services maintained to the greatest extent possible. The health services has already achieved significant progress in “doing more with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Remuneration (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125, 127 and 630 together. A major objective of this scheme was to put in place more cost-effective service delivery arrangements, having regard to the high rates of expenditure on agency staffing and overtime. Applications from graduate nurses and midwives under the scheme will continue to be accepted by the HSE. In line with normal practice, the HSE will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: I have asked senior officials from my Department to invite the Irish Thalidomide Survivors Society to a meeting as soon as this can be arranged. Senior officials have also very recently met with representatives of the Irish Thalidomide Association. It is my hope that a way forward can be found to address issues arising for both groups.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors Working Conditions (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: The Government is committed to achieving compliance with the European Working Time Directive in respect of non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) by 2014. I have emphasised to the HSE the high priority the Government and I attach to this issue, and also the need to address NCHDs working conditions more generally. The Health Service Executive’s Service Plan for 2013 specifically...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: Under the Health Act 2007 the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is responsible for monitoring the quality and safety of health and personal social care services and investigating as necessary serious concerns about the health and welfare of people who use these services. In cases where HIQA believes that there is a serious risk to the health and welfare of healthcare service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: The level of funding available for the health budget for 2014 has not yet been determined, and the extent of any savings required will be considered as part of the Estimates and budgetary process later this year. Deliberations by the Government on the expenditure allocations for next year and 2015 are likely to continue up until Budget time. As with previous Budgets, the difficult financial...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital Status (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: The new children’s hospital is a key commitment in the Programme for Government and the largest project within the current Capital Plan. The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) is the body charged with building the hospital. Following detailed consideration of the project management and governance structures required to deliver the project as quickly as possible and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Closures (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: St. Columcille's provides joint acute hospital services with St. Vincent's and St Michael's, Dun Laoghaire. Together, they provide a range of services for the catchment of Dublin South-East and Wicklow, across three sites in a collaborative arrangement. Smaller hospitals, such as St Columcille's hospital, need to be supported within a hospital group, for the safe management of patients who...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: I am fully aware of the challenges facing cystic fibrosis patients in managing their condition and of the need to support these patients and their families. I am committed to providing the best possible health service and will continue to work with the HSE to ensure the best possible outcomes for these patients. There has been significant investment in services for people with Cystic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors Recruitment (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 and 145 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 this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cochlear Implants (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: Since the national cochlear implant programme commenced seventeen years ago, over 700 patients have received cochlear implants. I am advised that, in 2012, ninety cochlear implants were carried out with 42 children receiving implants and 48 adults. In addition to providing the surgical services, the programme provides a comprehensive assessment service to potential candidates and a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (14 May 2013)

James Reilly: The Minister is aware of the studies suggesting the link between high sugary soft drink consumption and type-2 diabetes. For this reason he proposed a tax on Sugar Sweetened Drinks and undertook to have a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) on the potential effects of such a tax on the health of the Irish people, including those in disadvantaged circumstances. The Working Group who oversaw the...