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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (9 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: The HSE has advised that it is in regular communication with GPs who refer patients to its hospitals for consultation and advice. To assist GPs to make the optimal referral decisions for patients, hospitals from time to time advise them on the most efficient referral route. Hospital's capacity in a region may increase due to the recruitment of new consultants or may change due to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (9 Apr 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 Charges (9 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the detailed information requested by the Deputy, as these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to her directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (9 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: As this is an operational matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (9 Apr 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 Response Times (9 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: Community response in various forms has long been an important support in the delivery of healthcare in Ireland, and in particular in pre-hospital care. I would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the enormous voluntary contribution, commitment and assistance offered by First Responder schemes around the country, in responding to emergency calls over the years. Community First...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (9 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: The A&E charge which is currently €100, is provided for by the Health (Out-Patient Charges) Regulations 2013. The charge applies to persons attending Emergency Departments, Accident and Emergency Departments, Casualty Departments, Minor Injury Units, Urgent Care Centres, Local Injury Units or any other facility providing similar services, subject to exemptions set out in these...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (9 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: CervicalCheck, the National Cervical Screening Programme, was introduced in 2008 and offers free smear tests to women aged 25 - 60. The decision to limit smear tests to women aged 25 and over was made following careful consideration of the risks of cervical cancer and the benefits of population screening, based on the examination of evidence by both Irish and international experts. In that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (9 Apr 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: Hospitals Capital Programme (9 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: Delivery of health care facilities is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Policy (9 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185 and 186 together. The National Drugs Strategy sets out drugs policy in Ireland for the period up to 2016. Drugs policy encompasses five pillars - supply reduction, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and research and clear actions are in place for implementation. I am satisfied that good progress is being made across the actions of the Strategy, with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Transfers (10 Apr 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: HSE Staff Remuneration (10 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: As the issues raised in relation to the Our Lady's Hospice in Harold's Cross are operational matters the Deputy's question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (10 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 to 183, inclusive, together. The new children's hospital is a commitment in the Programme for Government and is a priority for me as Minister and for this Government. In November 2012 I announced the Government decision that the new hospital would be co-located with St James's Hospital on its campus. Co-location with St James's and, ultimately,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services (10 Apr 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: First-Aid Training (10 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provides the international guidance for principal resuscitation organisations worldwide. Representatives of ILCOR include the European Resuscitation Council (ERC), the American Heart Association (AHA), and the Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation. The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) is the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (10 Apr 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 Bed Data (10 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: The HSE has confirmed that it is not their practice to mix male and female patients in in-patient wards. However, while the situation is avoided where possible, all hospitals must optimise the availability and occupancy of all bed spaces. As a result, there are extenuating circumstances where mixed wards can occur in Emergency Departments, Acute Medical Assessment Units, Intensive Care...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (10 Apr 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: Substance Misuse (10 Apr 2014)

James Reilly: As the Deputy might be aware, in 2009 the Department of Health established a Steering Groupto advise Ministers on a new Substance Misuse Strategy. The Group included cross-departmental and cross-sectoral representation in order to effectively reflect a whole-population approach. The Steering Group comprised representatives from relevant Departments and agencies, medical professional bodies,...