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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (22 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 and 216 together. Data of the nature requested by the Deputy are not maintained by my Department or by the HSE but on an individual basis by each patient's GP. Data in respect of in-patient and day case discharges from publicly funded acute hospitals with a principal or additional diagnosis of anaphylaxis or allergic reaction is maintained and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (22 Jan 2014)

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 (22 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: This question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Management Appointments (22 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The terms of appointment of the Chief Executive/Director/Registrar of agencies for which I am responsible are usually governed by the legislation establishing the body. The terms of the contract for these positions are subject to the approval of my Department, with the approval of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. New posts must be advertised through the Public Appointments...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Bodies Establishment (22 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: No new statutory bodies have been established under the aegis of my Department since 9 March, 2011.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (22 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The information in relation to agencies under the remit of my Department is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: I thank Deputy O'Mahony for raising this sensitive Topical Issue, as it provides me with an opportunity to update the House on this matter. First, I acknowledge the impact of this on those diagnosed with narcolepsy following administration of Pandemrix influenza vaccine, as well as the impact it has had their families. I have heard directly from the families and the parents regarding their...

Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: Technically there is no such thing as a discretionary medical card but it has come into common parlance because of full medical cards that were given to people who did not meet the criteria but where discretion was used because of the particular hardships they faced. The whole scheme is based on financial hardship, as the Act states. I have no wish as Minister for Health to be involved in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Expenditure (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The detailed information sought by the Deputy in relation to unauthorised allowances paid in agencies funded under Section 38 of the 2004 Health Act is a matter for the HSE and, accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Charities and Voluntary Organisations (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The detailed information sought by the Deputy in relation to the appointment of a new board to the Central Remedial Clinic is a matter for the HSE and, accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Consultancy Contracts Data (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: Information for the period from January to December 2013 is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staffing (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: In 2013 my Department authorised the introduction of a targeted voluntary redundancy facility in the HSE and in organisations funded by the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004. The purpose of the facility is to achieve a permanent reduction in numbers and to facilitate ongoing health sector reform. This facility will provide managers with the scope to reduce employee numbers in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the particular issue raised by the Deputy I have asked the HSE to investigate this matter and respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hepatitis C Compensation Payments (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: I have recently received a submission from Positive Action in relation to women who received Anti D but who have never tested antibody positive for the virus. I have reviewed the issues raised and I am satisfied that the current legislation is fair and reasonable and so there are no plans to amend it. Section 4 of the Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal Act (No.34 of l997), as amended, sets...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (23 Jan 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (23 Jan 2014)

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 Accommodation Provision (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: I understand that the proposed CF Unit in CUH will have 20 beds, 10 of which will be designated for patients with CF, eight within the unit with two additional isolation beds provided in the Renal Unit. I have been assured that patients with CF will have priority access to these ten beds at all times. The situation that has now arisen in relation to the development of this Unit is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (23 Jan 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 Jan 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Programmes (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: A key challenge for both the Department and the Health Service Executive (HSE) is to manage the impact of the significant financial, resource and demographic pressures on the health system while delivering safe, quality health and social care services to the Irish public. This will only be possible this year and in the years ahead by way of a reformed health system that provides access...