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Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (26 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The Value for Money (VFM) and Policy Review of Disability Services recommended reviewing the resources engaged in data collection, the overall information requirements necessary to support monitoring and reviewing disability services provided and the contribution which is being made from existing databases. In that context, my Department, in conjunction with the HSE, has committed to review...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (26 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 266 and 267 together. My Department is currently developing a new National Strategy for Maternity Services which will determine the optimal configuration of maternity services to ensure that women in Ireland have access to safe, high quality maternity care in a setting most appropriate to their needs. As part of the development of the Strategy, maternity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Data (26 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The number of people holding private health insurance at the end of 2013 was 2.052 million. This figure includes people enrolled with the four commercial health insurers and Restricted Membership Undertakings (RMU's provide insurance to people who are members of a particular group, normally a vocational group or employees of a particular organisation). The Health Insurance Authority have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (26 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: My Department's total expenditure on consultancy over the past three years including legal services from 2011-2013 is as per the table. My Department is aware of the need to minimise legal costs and, in general, avails of legal services and advice from the Attorney General and the Office of the Chief State Solicitor. The main purpose of the public procurement process is to ensure that goods,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Appointments to State Boards (26 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The Government Decision S21590E of March, 1995 regarding the appointment of women to State Bodies states that there is a requirement for a minimum of 40% of both men and women appointed as Ministerial representatives to all State Bodies. Although the overall current membership of State boards under the aegis of my Department is well balanced, with 58% of the membership being male and 42%...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Semi-State Bodies Issues (26 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: There is no employee share ownership scheme in place in the Voluntary Health Insurance Board, which is the only commercial semi-state agency under my remit.

Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: Mother Mary Aikenhead.

Topical Issues: Medical Card Reviews (27 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. Under the Health Act 1970, eligibility for a medical card is founded primarily on the undue financial hardship test. Under the legislation, determination of an individual's eligibility for a medical card is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive. The 1970 Health Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without undue...

Topical Issues: Medical Card Reviews (27 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: On the Deputy's final point, the HSE has guaranteed me that people will be approached three months before a review to advise that one is due and that further details may be required. On the individuals to whom the Deputy refers, I would like to have their details privately so that I can examine their cases. I do not believe there is anybody in this House who wishes to see families who...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Staffing (27 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: My Department understands that the Health Information and Quality Authority does not have a formal internship scheme. The Authority, however, occasionally facilitates unpaid placement requests from third level students where there is a specific match between the current area of study/research and the programme(s) of work being undertaken.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (27 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The current position in relation to e-cigarettes in Ireland is that if e-cigarettes are not presented as medicinal products for smoking cessation or as medical devices with a therapeutic purpose, they do not fall under the medicinal products or medical devices legislation. As e-cigarettes do not contain tobacco they are currently not regulated under our tobacco legislation. Guidelines...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (27 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The HSE published its 2014 National Service Plan, setting out the type and volume of health services it proposes to deliver during the course of this year on the 18th December last, after consideration at Government and approval by the Minister for Health. This year's National Service Plan is the first Service Plan presented by the Directorate of the Health Service Executive following the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Incidence (27 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 246 and 247 together. The Health Status and Health Utilisation module of the Quarterly National Household Survey is carried out periodically, most recently in 2010. The report from this survey may be accessed on the CSO Website at . Table 3 in the report sets out the percentage of adults who self reported doctor diagnosed health conditions for 21 different...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (27 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The information regarding Nurse Registration is a matter for the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). I have forwarded your query to the Board for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (27 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 253 together. As these are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (27 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: Hospital Appointment Status (27 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 (27 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: In general, health services are provided in primary care by GPs and also in hospitals on the basis of eligibility set out in the various Health Acts. The provision of health services is not linked to a specific diagnosis that an individual may have. Services in hospitals and primary care are capable of meeting the needs of all but the very rarest of diseases. Endometriosis occurs when...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Health Policy (27 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: There is currently no legislation in Ireland specifically regulating tattooing businesses. However, these businesses are required to comply with general public health and safety legislation in the same way as any other business. The responsibilities of business operators include taking all reasonable precautions for the safety of persons using the premises. The Safety, Health and Welfare...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (27 Feb 2014)

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