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Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Staff (5 Jun 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: Ambulance Service Staff (5 Jun 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 Services (5 Jun 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: Symphysiotomy Reports (5 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: My priority continues to be to ensure that the women who have undergone surgical symphysiotomy continue to have their health needs comprehensively and professionally met. The HSE provides a range of services to women who may be experiencing any adverse effects as a result of undergoing this procedure. These services include the provision of medical cards, the availability of independent...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (5 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: All women who have had breast cancer surgery are entitled to their first prosthesis and two bras free of charge. A set policy is not in place in regard to the longer-term provision of bras to post-mastectomy patients who hold medical cards. A national group has recently been established in the HSE to review practices in the area of aids and appliances. As part of this work, it will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The management of inpatient and daycase waiting lists for patients awaiting public health care is based on the principle that after urgent and cancer patients are treated, then clinically assessed routine patients should be seen in chronological order (i.e. longest waiter first). Should the patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Jun 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 2014,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: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Jun 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 2014,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: Universal Health Insurance White Paper (5 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The White Paper on Universal Health Insurance, published by Government on 2 April 2014, indicates that under UHI citizens will have access to a package of primary and acute hospital services, including acute mental health services. The White Paper also sets out policy proposals for the treatment of different service areas, which incorporates the services of allied healthcare professionals....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Appointments (5 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: Mr. Noel Daly was an employee of the D&F Health Partnership Ltd and retired from this position in December 2011. On June 11 2012 he was appointed Chair of the then Galway and Roscommon University Hospitals Group and resigned as a director of D&F Health Partnership Ltd some days later, on 19 June 2012. Although listed as a 50% shareholder in D&F Health Partnership Ltd, my...

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (10 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (10 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I thank Deputy Ó Caoláin. I recall his moving this amendment on Committee Stage and I recall saying that we might reflect on it. I know he is hoping for a different answer from the one I gave him then, but I have had time to reflect and am sure he will be neither surprised nor disappointed if I give the same answer again, particularly as he has indicated that he accepts the reason...

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (10 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I have considered the matter further since the Deputy moved this amendment on Committee Stage but I have not changed my mind. However, I hope I can clarify how the identifier system will work to greatest effect without the need for people to know their IHI unless they want to. I think that is the Deputy's principal concern, and I am confirming here that the identifiers will be accessible to...

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (10 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: Now.

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (10 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I thank those opposite and all other Members for their support for the Bill. This is an important patient safety initiative and I am of the view that it will prove beneficial for many years to come.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Remuneration (10 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: As this is an operational matter, I have referred the question to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (10 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: Please see following table. Name of Act Provisions of Act not yet commenced Status Nurses and Midwives Act 2011 Sections 4(2), 9(2)(g)(ii), 17(3), 37(2)(a), 39-45, 59(1) (b) (so far as it relates to a professional competence scheme), 59(2)(d), 64(5) and (6), 65(1)(b) , 84, Part 11, Sections 102(2), (3) and (5), 103 This is a comprehensive piece of legislation which is being commenced on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (10 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (10 Jun 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 2014,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: Health Services Staff Recruitment (10 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: As this is an operational matter, I have referred the question to the HSE for direct reply.