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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Prices (28 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: I am determined to address rising unsustainable costs in the sector in the interests of consumers. I want insurers to address the base cost of each element of claims which they pay and have made it clear to private health insurers that I believe significant savings can be made, ultimately reducing the impact of rising health costs on health insurance premiums for the consumer. Earlier this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Staff (3 Dec 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: Tobacco Control Measures (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: Under the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002 as amended it is an offence for a person to sell a tobacco product to a person under the age of 18 years. There is no provision set out in the Act which relates to the purchase of tobacco by an adult on behalf of a minor and as such the information sought by the Deputy is not available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: Currently under Irish Tobacco Control Legislation a retailer wishing to sell tobacco products must register with the Health Service Executive (HSE) and be placed on the Retail Register for the sale of tobacco products. Under the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002 as amended the HSE may charge a fee as may be determined by the Minister for Health. To date this has been a once off fee of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Statistics (3 Dec 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: Hospital Staff Statistics (3 Dec 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: Hospital Staff Statistics (3 Dec 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: Public Health Policy (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: My Department recognises the importance of limiting the use of hydrogenated fats in foods sold in Ireland. My officials raised this issue at EU level during negotiations on EU Regulation 1169/2011 governing the provision of food information to consumers. The European Commission agreed to prepare a report on the presence of trans fats in foods and in the overall diet of the EU population by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: My Department operates a scheme for the refund of fees in respect of post-entry education in accordance with the relevant Department of Public Expenditure and Reform circular 23/2007. Fees in respect of specialised courses or third level degrees or similar programmes are only paid or refunded where the course of study is relevant to the officers civil service employment or leads to a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: Officials in my Department do not receive club membership fees, including sports clubs. Payment of professional membership fees are made where it is required for a specialised profession in my Department. Membership of a professional body can be regarded as relevant to the business of my Department where it facilitates the acquisition of knowledge which is necessary for the duties of a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Issues (3 Dec 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: Medical Card Applications (3 Dec 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: Hospital Appointment Status (3 Dec 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: HIQA Reports (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Report into quality, safety and governance at Tallaght Hospital is an important element in driving the Health Reform Programme which is focusing on and prioritising patient safety and best governance. The Health Service Executive (HSE) established an Implementation Oversight Group to progress the recommendations of the Report of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Applications (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: My Department has received an application for funding from the 2013 National Lottery allocation from the organisation in question. This is one of a large number of applications currently being assessed. The Deputy will be informed of the outcome of the application as soon as a decision has been made.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (3 Dec 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 she...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Cover (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 418 and 433 together. The inclusion of maternity benefit in all health insurance products is a statutory requirement, as part of a legal obligation on health insurers to provide a specific minimum level of benefit in all health insurance products sold. Minimum benefit is one of the key principles on which the Irish private health insurance regulatory...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: The Special Delivery Unit was established to free up access to acute services by improving the flow of patients through the system. The national targets for Emergency Department wait times are: - 95% of all new Emergency Department patients to wait less than 6 hours; - 100% of all new Emergency Department patients to wait less than 9 hours. The times referred to are 'Patient Experience Time'...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter I have requested the Health Service Executive to investigate and respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Issues (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.