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Written Answers — Department of Health: Capital Programme Expenditure (17 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: The HSE has advised that all capital projects including Primary Care Centres approved in the Capital Plan 2013 have been progressed in the current year. However, the HSE's expected capital savings to year-end are due to a number of factors: - Major projects such as the Children's Hospital are at an early stage in their lifecycles. - The procurement of design teams and contractors is taking...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 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: Vaccination Programme (17 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has not made any recommendation in relation to the use of Bexsero in the primary childhood immunisation programme in Ireland. However, NIAC has issued guidance in relation to the use of Bexsero in the control of clusters or outbreaks of Meningococcal B disease.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (17 Dec 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (17 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Inspections (17 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: Under Section 8 of the Health Act 2007 the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) may set standards on safety and quality and monitor compliance with these standards. HIQA may also undertake an investigation as to the safety, quality and standards of the services if the Authority believes that there are reasonable grounds for doing so as set out in Section 9 of the Act. HIQA,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (17 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: The Government is fully committed, within existing resources, to ensuring the on-going delivery of vital services and supports to people with disabilities. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has been provided with funding in the order of €1.4 billion this year to fund its 2013 disability services programme for children and adults with disabilities. This represents approximately...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (17 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: In relation to the detailed information requested by the Deputy, I have asked the Health Service executive to respond to her directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Inquiries (17 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: I am aware that Court proceedings took place in regard to this issue in 2012 and that evidence was presented in relation to the cause and circumstances of the individual's death. I do not believe that an inquiry would bring any more substantial information to light in relation to the circumstances surrounding the death of the individual.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Applications (17 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 631 and 632 together. The information requested is currently being compiled and will be provided to the Deputy as soon as possible. National Lottery applications are received by my Department from a range of community and voluntary organisations involved in various health related activities. They are considered having regard to the information provided on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Estimates Process (17 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: The 2013 supplementary estimate is to meet projected deficits and savings shortfalls in the HSE (Vote 39) up to the end of the year. Under public financial procedures any sum not required to meet liabilities in the current year must be surrendered to the exchequer and cannot be carried over into the following year. There were several factors which contributed to the expenditure pressures in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (17 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: On-going funding for any service is a matter for the HSE and I understand that the HSE responded directly to the Deputy concerning funding allocations to Dignity 4 Patientson 13 December 2013 with the following information: Year Funding 2011 €4,000 Lottery Grant 2012 €22,500 funding in two instalments 2013 €22,500 funding in two instalmentsIn addition, Dignity 4...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (17 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive Community Audiology service administers and monitors hearing tests for adults who are at risk for hearing loss. Appointments for the audiology service are sent in a strict chronology according to clinical priorities and date of receipt of referral. The HSE has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Dec 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: HSE Funding (17 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: I have referred this question to the HSE for direct response to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (17 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 647 and 649 together. My Department operates a shared ICT service which, in addition to supporting the business of the Department of Health also provides IT support for the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its agencies. While my Department does engage external contractors for specific services, such as software development and network support, it...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Legal Costs (17 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: To end of quarter three 2013, the total spend by my Department on legal action (advice and research) was€20,301. Legal fees for my Department amounted to €94,283 in 2012 and €38,207 for 2011. My Department is aware of the need to minimise legal costs and, in general, avail of legal services and advice from the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the Chief...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (17 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: My Department does not pay additional remuneration to staff for taking on additional duties. However, if an officer is required to perform the duties of a higher officer, the pay rate for the higher grade is payable for the duration of appointment to that grade, subject to normal approval requirements. Also, overtime is payable from time to time in respect of extra attendance for certain...

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: I am reflecting on Senator Barrett's comments and I agree with him that the costs have been a problem. The VHI having a large cohort of older clients and therefore greater cost has become a bit of a focus to the neglect of many other areas where it can control and needs to address costs. That is very much my focus and I am pushing it down that road. It has a new cost containment committee...

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: I have no doubt that the Senator's intention is to improve things for and protect the consumer. The result of this proposed amendment would be to create a window of opportunity where registered undertakings could increase benefits or reduce prices, which might on the surface seem like a good idea. However, they may do it to further segment the market, as they have been doing, where they...