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Written Answers — Department of Health: Sexually Transmitted Infections (12 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The development of a National Sexual Health Strategy is nearing completion. I intend to submit the Strategy to Government for approval as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (12 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: International Agreements (12 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The question of Ireland's ratification of the Antarctic Treaty and related agreements comprising the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS) has been examined in some detail by the Government Departments and Offices Concerned. As Minister for Health, neither I, nor my Department have any function in this area.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (12 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The Government recently approved the drafting of a Health Identifiers Bill 2013 and it is expected to be published before the end of this year. The implementation of a health identifier will greatly add to patient safety and administrative efficiency. It is also a crucial building block for Money Follows The Patient and Universal Heath Insurance, both cornerstones of the Government Reform...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (12 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 494 to 496, 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 Nov 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: Health Services Staff Issues (12 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: 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. However, the Deputy may be interested to note that a National Integrated Care Diabetes Programme has been developed and is being implemented on a phased basis. The programme will improve patient access and manage patient care in an integrated manner...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (12 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: There are currently no plans to introduce Meningococcal group B (Meningitis B) vaccine in Ireland, however should the National Immunisation Advisory Committee advice recommend its inclusion into the primary childhood immunisation programme in Ireland, my Department, in association with the Health Service Executive National Immunisation Office, will examine the issue.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: HSE National Service Plan (13 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Under the 2004 Health Act, the Health Service Executive, HSE, has 21 days from the publication of the Estimates for supply services on budget day to submit its 2014 national service plan for my consideration. This would have required the HSE to finalise and submit its service plan for next year by Tuesday, 5 November. The Act, however, allows the Minister for Health to provide the HSE with...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: HSE National Service Plan (13 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: I will initially respond to the Deputy's use of the phrase "hand washing". Nobody on these benches has washed his or her hands of anything. However, people who sit on the benches around the Deputy and particularly in the seat beside him are good at wringing and washing their hands about issues and they have a great degree of amnesia when it comes to their role in the formation of the HSE...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: HSE National Service Plan (13 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: It is incredible that the Deputy is referring to the unknown. We do not have the service plan. How can he comment on what is achievable or not achievable?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: HSE National Service Plan (13 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: I told the Deputy I did not use the word "unachievable" but he likes to twist things to suit his own end. The bottom line is he is arguing about something he or I have not seen. The Deputy is telling me what is not possible before he has seen the plan to deal with it. I humbly suggest to him that he would be better waiting until the service plan comes out before he makes any further...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (13 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The issues raised by the hospitals in the letter referred to by the Deputy will be considered in the context of the HSE plan for 2014. I wrote to the HSE last Thursday, 31 October, to confirm that the executive has until 15 November to submit its service plan. In that letter, I also conveyed to the executive that my overriding priority is patient safety, with the next priority being to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (13 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: With respect, there is nothing remotely random about the manner in which the budget was allocated for 2013. Hospitals were actually given an increase. The hospital budget got an increase. Two of the hospitals mentioned in that letter received increases of 5.5% and 2.8%, respectively, and two of the hospitals received a small reduction. That is what the rebalancing of the budget is about....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (13 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: On that very point, I am not aware of any untoward delays in the treatment of cancer patients in any of our adult hospitals. I am concerned to hear about a situation in Our Lady's hospital in Crumlin and l have asked for an investigation into it. The budget should allow for priority to be given to those who are most acutely ill, in particular children with cancer. The management of those...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (13 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The first I have heard of this is today, as the Deputy will know. I have to confirm that, as of yesterday, Waterford Regional Hospital had its full complement of eight approved orthopaedic posts in place, including two on a temporary contracts. If the two doctors to whom the Deputy alluded are the two on temporary contracts, then that is an issue I can take up with him. I will have to talk...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (13 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: There is no crisis in this country's accident and emergency departments. When I met Mr. Ian Carter two days ago, he took me through all the hospitals' compliance with the European working time directive, their inpatient waiting time targets and their outpatient waiting time targets. I have had discussions with the special delivery unit, through one of my colleagues, on the emergency...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (13 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Qualifications are qualifications. There are differences between reciprocal arrangements in different countries. I would like to make an important point about the doctors we brought in a couple of years ago, if the Ceann Comhairle will bear with me.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (13 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Okay. I will address it then.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Hospital Services (13 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: On the last point, I respectfully ask the Deputy to look at what the average waiting time on a trolley was four years ago. People often waited on trolleys for two, three or four days.