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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: As the particular issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Preschool Services (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The free pre-school year is provided through the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme, which is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. The objective of this scheme is to make early learning in a formal setting available to eligible children in the year before they commence primary school. I understand that certain flexibilities are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: Eligibility for health services is governed by the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended). A key principle underpinning the current eligibility framework for acute hospital services is that the public or private status of every patient must be identified in cases where there is any consultant involvement and it is not possible to mix status during a single episode of care. This...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Closures (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: I am, of course, very disappointed at the loss of jobs in Mount Carmel and recognise that it is a very difficult time for the staff. It is also an uncertain time for patients. I know that the HSE is working with the hospital to ensure that patients’ needs are met in the short term and they will also endeavour to support staff in their efforts to secure alternative employment. In...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Training (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The question relates to the role of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) as competent authority for the profession of physiotherapy under Statutory Instruments Nos. 139 and 166 of 2008, which transpose Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications into Irish law. This is a separate matter to membership of the professional body. Directive...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: My Department does not have a contract with an individual Taxi company. If a member of staff requires a taxi they hire and pay for it and recoup payment on the production of a receipt. My Department's travel policy concerning the use of taxis is that their use should be kept to a minimum and they should be hired only when no suitable public transport is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The Directive on Patients’ Rights in Cross Border Healthcare provides rules for the reimbursement to patients’ of the cost of receiving treatment abroad, where the patient would be entitled to such treatment in their home Member State (Member State of Affiliation) and supplements the rights that patients already have at EU level through the legislation on the coordination of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: As the particular issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: My Department does not provide funding under section 39 of the Health Act 2004. The Health Service Executive (HSE) funds a range of service providers under section 39 of the Health Act 2004 and the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the detailed information sought by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Investigations (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: Given that the matter raised by the Deputy is subject to legal proceeding in the High Court, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: As these are service issues, I have asked the HSE to revert to the Deputy with the precise details sought. There were an additional 143 consultants (WTE's) employed at the end of December 2013 compared with the end of December 2010. The HSE advised my Department at the start of this week that 104 posts had been advertised at the reduced rates and that, to-date, 36 posts had been filled...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: Firstly I would like to extend my sympathies to the family of the person concerned. In response to the Deputy's previous question regarding this matter, PQ 53299/13 of 11th December 2013, the Deputy was provided with a full report by the HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS), which outlined the Service's response to the emergency call. This report also outlined the NAS review of the call,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the particular patient query raised by the Deputy, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to her in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The HSE and the Department of Education and Skills are providing a range of services and supports to individuals diagnosed with narcolepsy following pandemic vaccination regardless of age, on an ex-gratia basis. These services and supports which are co-ordinated by the HSE National Advocacy Unit are intended to provide that individuals receive tailored assistance to address their specific...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: As the particular issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the particular patient query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to her directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Haddington Road Agreement Implementation (4 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 609, 623 and 624 together. A number of representative bodies have sought clarification of provisions set out in the Haddington Road Agreement on behalf of their members. This is in accordance with standard industrial relation practices and is provided for in the agreement. Under the Agreement the pay of most consultants was cut in accordance with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Industry Lobbying (4 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: As the Deputy will know, and as I have made clear on a number of occasions, I am fully aware that there will be a range of interests which will oppose the introduction of the Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013. However, as the Deputy will also be aware, Government approval was received on 19 November 2013 for the publication of the General Scheme of the Bill and to...