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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Correspondence (5 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: I am advised that an answer has now issued to the Deputy from the HSE in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: For 2013, a maximum waiting time target of 12 months has been set for a first time consultant-led outpatient appointment and this is reflected in the HSE Service Plan. The SDU and the NTPF are working closely with hospitals towards achievement of the maximum waiting time. Should a patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (5 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Discharges (5 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: In relation to the detailed information requested by the Deputy, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to him directly in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Labelling (5 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The Government has approved the drafting of a health oriented Public Health (Alcohol) Bill to provide for, among other things, health labelling of alcohol products which will see: a) Health warnings and advice (including for pregnancy) on all alcoholic drink containers (bottles, cans etc.) and on promotional materials; b) the amount of pure alcohol as measured in grams and the calorie count...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (5 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: I believe we must concentrate on getting the best possible services for patients from the budgets available to us. This means we need to focus on how beds are used, on the throughput of patients, on reducing length of stay to international norms and on having as many procedures as possible carried out as day cases rather than inpatient work. Throughout 2013 hospitals will open and close...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (5 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Incidence (5 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Fewer than 20 cases of invasive peritoneal cancer are diagnosed on average per year in Ireland. Cancers of the peritoneum are most likely to arise from secondary spread from another intra-abdominal cancer. Because of this, and the low incidence involved, it is not proposed to undertake an awareness campaign focused on peritoneal cancer. Meanwhile, efforts to raise cancer awareness more...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (5 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The gross current budget for the Department of Health (Vote 38) for 2014 is almost €212m, a reduction of €20m on the 2013 allocation of €232m. A detailed breakdown of the reductions in 2014 for the salaries and expenses of the Office of the Minister for Health and certain other services administered by that Office, including miscellaneous grants, will be provided in the...

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Is the Deputy saying the 40% are healthier than the 60%?

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this motion. I accept fully it is a motion, not a Bill, but there is a Bill in the offing as well. As was quite rightly said, Deputy Flanagan, like every other Member of this House, has every right to raise issues that concern him, and I have absolutely no issue with that. I do, however, have an issue with his attempt to have the...

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: -----with a clear view, not clouded by cannabis, I can tell the House.

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: With regard to concerns raised regarding the recording of convictions, the question of expunging criminal records is a matter that has already been examined by the House in the context of the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012. My colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, updated the House on these matters yesterday during parliamentary questions. I...

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: He was present for the first hour.

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: We could also invite some other experts to appear.

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Did the monkeys get high after all that?

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Is the Deputy finished discussing the impact of cannabis on people's health?

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The Deputy is being highly selective.

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: That is rubbish.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The Government is committed to introducing, on a phased basis, a universal GP service without fees within its term of office, as set out in the Programme for Government and the Future Health strategy framework. As announced in the Budget, it has been decided to commence the roll-out of a universal GP service by providing all children aged 5 and under with access to a GP service without fees....