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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Regulation (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: On Tuesday 17 June this year I welcomed the announcement by the VHI of its annual results for the year 2013 and I am pleased to note the positive financial results of €65m profit after tax. This is an improvement of €10.7m over the corresponding period last year (when reported profits were €54.3m) and represents a marked improvement on the figures for 2011 (€7.4m)....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Prices (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I have consistently urged the private health insurers to do everything possible to keep down the cost of private health insurance. I am determined to address costs in this sector in the interest of consumers and I have made it clear to insurers that I believe significant savings can still be made, the effect of which can be to minimise the need for increases in premiums. As part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: This Government is committed to improving the quality of our ambulance service and ambulance response times. The National Ambulance Service (NAS) is continuing the modernisation of its services, to ensure emergency pre-hospital care is delivered in an appropriate and timely manner. In that regard, additional funding of €3.6 million and 43 staff have been provided in the National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The National Ambulance Service (NAS) is committed to ensuring that patients are handed over to emergency department staff in a professional and timely manner, with the safety and dignity of the patient being paramount. However, at times of high demand in the emergency system, there is potential for delays in the transfer of patient care from ambulances to EDs. This can delay the release of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 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: HSE Expenditure (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: There has been significant focus recently on the challenging resource constraints within which the HSE is operating. While the budgetary targets this year are particularly constrained, it is important to recognise that similar financial and resource constraints have applied in each of the last number of years as a direct consequence of the emergency financial situation the Irish State has had...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Regulation (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The latest figures from the Health Insurance Authority show that 2,031,000 people, or 44.2% of the population is currently insured with inpatient health insurance plans. I am keen to create the best possible environment within which more people will want to obtain and retain private health insurance cover that is affordable, competitive and meets costumers' needs as we prepare to move...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 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: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (25 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: Health Services Staff (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The health sector has been set challenging targets in regard to achievement of savings under the Haddington Road Agreement. The total amount of savings to be achieved using the Haddington Road enablers in 2014 is €290 million. The HSE’s National Directors have developed an implementation plan outlining how savings of €290 million will be extracted, using the enablers...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 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: Hospital Facilities (25 Jun 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: Ambulance Service Provision (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: This Government is committed to improving our ambulance service and ambulance response times. The National Ambulance Service (NAS) is continuing the modernisation of its services, to ensure emergency pre-hospital care is delivered in an appropriate and timely manner. In that regard, additional funding of €3.6 million and 43 staff have been provided in the National Service Plan 2014....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: Healthy Ireland, the Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013 – 2025, is the national framework for action to improve the health and wellbeing of the country. Since the publication of Healthy Ireland,efforts have mainly focussed on activity related to stakeholder engagement, leadership, communications and building a supportive environment. Activities already undertaken...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Records (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The Department of Health and Children began the AIRR Project in 2004. Its purpose was to examine the Department’s child care files, find any references to the names of children who were in care and to create an index containing those names. The purpose of the index was to facilitate efficient and thorough searches and retrieval of records on behalf of individuals seeking their own...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 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: Health Insurance Regulation (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The Government agreed in December 2011 to address the European Court of Justice ruling of September 2011 and has continued to work with the VHI in its application process for authorisation by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI). I would draw the Deputy's attention to the significant progress made since the Government Decision of 3 December 2013 to achieve authorisation of VHI by end 2014. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (25 Jun 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: Departmental Records (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The Department of Health and Children began the AIRR Project in 2004. Its purpose was to examine the Department’s child care files, find any references to the names of children who were in care and to create an index containing those names. The purpose of the index was to facilitate efficient and thorough searches and retrieval of records on behalf of individuals seeking their own...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Data (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The latest figures from the HIA show that 2,031,000 people, or 44.2% of the population is currently insured with inpatient health insurance plans. I am keen to create the best possible environment within which more people will want to obtain and retain private health insurance cover that is affordable, competitive and meets costumers' needs as we prepare to move towards Universal Health...