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Written Answers — Patient Transport: Patient Transport (6 May 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (6 May 2009)

Mary Harney: The next stage in the development of St. Vincent's Hospital will involve the building of a new ward block to replace existing accommodation. The new facility will include appropriate isolation facilities and accommodation for cystic fibrosis patients as required. Clinical and infrastructural needs at St. Vincent's will determine the configuration of beds across various specialties. There...

Seanad: Swine Flu Outbreak: Statements (6 May 2009)

Mary Harney: I welcome the opportunity to speak to the Seanad on the ongoing situation in relation to the current outbreak of influenza and the measures being taken in response to the outbreak On Friday, 24 April 2009, a public health alert was received from the World Health Organisation indicating that human cases of influenza type A(H1 N1) virus infection had been identified in the US and Mexico. On 26...

Seanad: Swine Flu Outbreak: Statements (6 May 2009)

Mary Harney: I thank all members of the Seanad who have spoken for their kind comments, particularly about the chief medical officer. I will certainly ensure their comments are relayed to him. He is a dynamic, visionary chief medical officer. He is new to his post. In fact, he took over the day before the pork had to be withdrawn, so he has had something of a baptism of fire. In thanking him, I also...

Seanad: Swine Flu Outbreak: Statements (6 May 2009)

Mary Harney: One buys a place in a queue. Clearly, a capacity issue will arise as to how quickly the vaccines can be produced.

Seanad: Swine Flu Outbreak: Statements (6 May 2009)

Mary Harney: I am afraid not. We bought the anti-virals two or so years ago at a cost of €30 million. They had been in storage and are now being used. The same applies to the vaccine. We have had very close co-operation with Minister McGimpsey in Northern Ireland and I have had many conversations with him. We have linked closely with the UK because we share this island with the Northern Ireland...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: All employees, including full-time and part-time employees on the payroll, who are, or are entitled to be members of a public service occupational pension scheme or pension arrangement are subject to the deduction provided for under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act, 2009. I can confirm that the levy applies to all employees of the Central Remedial Clinic as this...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) has arranged treatment for an increasing number of patients each year since its inception in 2002. It has also initiated new services such as the out-patient scheme from 2005 and more recently, the provision of MRI scans. The NTPF arranged over 3,000 MRIs in 2008 and is committed to continuing this service in 2009. I have asked the HSE to provide...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: The management of waiting lists generally is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. The National Treatment Purchase Fund arranges treatment for patients who have been on a public surgical waiting list for more than three months. It is open to the person in question or anyone acting on their behalf to contact the Fund directly in relation to their case. At my request,...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. The National Treatment Purchase Fund arranges treatment for patients who have been on a surgical waiting list for more than three months. It is open to the person in question or anyone acting on their behalf to contact the Fund directly in relation to their case.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: At my request, the NTPF, working with the HSE and the hospitals, has focused in particular on reducing the number of persons waiting for more than twelve months for treatment. I am pleased to say that, as a result of the efforts made by all concerned during 2008, the total number of persons recorded as waiting over 12 months was reduced by 66%, from 4,637 to 1,576, between December 2007 and...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: Arrangements in relation to the rental or leasing of premises is a service matter and the question has therefore been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. The National Treatment Purchase Fund arranges treatment for patients who have been on a surgical waiting list for more than three months. It is open to the person in question or anyone acting on their behalf to contact the Fund directly in relation to their case.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: In general, persons retiring from the Health Services Executive are entitled to receive the pension and lump sum provisions applicable to their relevant superannuation scheme. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) provisions will be covered by a Circular to issue shortly. At present, lump sums are not subject to income tax. I understand the Commission on Taxation, which is to...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: There were no Civil Servants dismissed from my Department from 2004 to date in 2009.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (12 May 2009)

Mary Harney: All Health Service Executive employees, including full time and part time employees on the payroll, who are, or are entitled to be members of a public service occupational pension scheme or pension arrangement are subject to the deduction provided for under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act, 2009. Individual employees who opted out of the occupational pension scheme...