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Written Answers — Department of Health: Symphysiotomy Report (18 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: On 26 November Government approved the appointment of retired Circuit Court Judge Yvonne Murphy to assist in setting out a possible course of action in relation to women who have undergone surgical symphysiotomies. Judge Murphy has been asked to meet a number of key interested parties, particularly the support groups for the women, and also the State Claims Agency, and the insurers....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I assume the Deputy is referring to the standard Accident and Emergency charge of €100, which is payable across all hospitals. The Health (Out-Patient Charges) Regulations 2013 provides for a €100 charge for out-patient services provided at an emergency department, an accident and emergency department, a casualty department, a minor injury unit, an urgent care centre, a local...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (18 Feb 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 Staff Career Breaks (18 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: There are currently three people in my Department on Career Break. Of these, two are mid-way through the one year Career Break that they initially applied for and a third is in year four.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Sick Leave (18 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The statistical information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table. The average overall sick days per employee over the four year period was 10.42 and relates to employees of the Department of Health and Children up to 1st June 2011 and Department of Health thereafter. - 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total uncertified sick days 520.09 437.93 436.26 261.70 Average uncertified sick days...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (18 Feb 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: Ambulance Service Staff (18 Feb 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: Health Services Issues (18 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the number of detailed queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to him directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Feb 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 him directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Feb 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: Alcohol Pricing (18 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: Addressing the price of alcohol is an important component of any long-term strategic approach to tackling alcohol abuse. There is a link between consumption and harm and evidence that affordability is one of the drivers of increased consumption. The Government has approved an extensive package of measures to deal with alcohol misuse, to be incorporated in a Public Health (Alcohol) Bill....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (18 Feb 2014)

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: Tobacco Control Measures (18 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government has approved the drafting of amendments to a Private Member's Bill entitled "Protection of Children's Health from Tobacco Smoke Bill 2012". The purpose of the Bill is to prohibit smoking in cars where children are present. A number of amendments are required to ensure that the Bill operates as an effective piece of legislation. My Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Incidence (18 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 716 to 718, inclusive, together. Significant resources have been invested by this country in recent years in services for children with special needs, including those with autism and Asperger’s syndrome. The Government is committed to the provision and development of services for these children, having regard to available resources. The HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (18 Feb 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 Issues (18 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act, 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the HSE to have the matter investigated and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Security Checks (18 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: My Department or Ministerial offices have not been swept for electronic or any other type of surveillance or bugging equipment since coming into office in March, 2011.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (18 Feb 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Feb 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 him directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Bodies Establishment (18 Feb 2014)

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