Results 18,301-18,320 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: The estimated additional cost of the implementation of 'A Vision for Change' the Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy is â¬150m over 7 â 10 years. Substantial resources are invested in mental health services; overall spending on these services amounts to an estimated â¬1 billion. Development funding totalling â¬51.2m was allocated to the HSE in 2006 and 2007, some of which...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: In order to implement savings measures on public service numbers, the Government introduced a moratorium on recruitment, promotion, or payment of an allowance for the performance of duties at a higher grade with effect from 27 March 2009 to end 2010. A HSE circular has issued which gives effect to the Government decision in the public health services and other specific aspects of the...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: The Transformation Programme for the North East region has been informed by the Teamwork Report to the Health Service Executive (HSE) which demonstrated that the service configuration in the region was unsustainable. A series of focused and necessary service changes are being implemented across the region. The transfer of acute medical care from Monaghan General Hospital to Cavan is subject...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58, 72, 123 and 135 together. The provision of high quality hospital services for children will continue to be a priority for the Government. The Children's Health First Report commissioned by the Health Service Executive indicated that the population and projected demands in this country can support only one world class tertiary paediatric hospital. It...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: The HSE National Service Plan 2009 approved by me in December 2008 included â¬250m in economy and cost avoidance measures for 2009 (in addition to a continuation of â¬280m value for money measures from 2008). In broad terms, the planned level of activity outlined in the HSE Service Plan for 2009 is in line with that targeted in 2008. Since then, a number of potential exposures (some of...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: My Department has approved 4 posts at Grade VIII (and equivalent) or above in 2009. It is important to note that, as announced in Budget 2009, there will be a 3% reduction in management and administrative grades in sections of the health sector in 2009. This equates to 500 wholetime equivalents and the reduction will streamline management structures in the health service and will further...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: New Zealand does not have a specific no fault compensation scheme to deal with personal injury claims arising from the delivery of health services. Requests for compensation arising from medical accidents or clinical error are dealt with by the Accident Compensation Corporation as one element of a general no fault system covering all accidents including motor, industrial/occupational and...
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: An air ambulance service is currently provided by the Air Corps on the basis of a Service Level Agreement prepared by the Departments of Defence and Health and Children, in consultation with the Health Service Executive, the Defence Forces and the Air Corps, all of which are signatories to it. This arrangement has operated successfully for a number of years. The air ambulance service is...
- Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: On 31 March 2009, Benzylpiperazine (BZP), one of the so-called 'party' or 'happy pills' available for sale in 'head shops' was declared a controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 (Controlled Drugs) (Declaration) Order 2009. This means that the possession and sale of BZP are now illegal. A press release issued from my Department on 31 March and there was considerable media coverage...
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: The Government is committed to the development of the National Paediatric Hospital as a priority. The project is proceeding as planned and is being overseen by the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board, which was established in May, 2007. The Board has appointed a Chief Officer, a Medical Director and a Finance Officer. The HSE is working closely with the Board in progressing the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 69, 134 and 138 together. The fundamental objective of Government health policy continues to be to maximise the health status of the population. The Government is committed to ensuring quality health services delivered efficiently and effectively. Ensuring patient safety is paramount so that people can have confidence in the services and that the best...
- Written Answers — Drug Rehabilitation Programmes: Drug Rehabilitation Programmes (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: I discussed this issue on 21 January and 5 March 2008 with Minister of State Pat Carey T.D. who at that time was Minister of State with responsibility for co-ordinating the National Drugs Strategy: the outcome of these meetings was the appointment by the HSE of a senior rehabilitation co-ordinator. The Deputy's question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply in relation to existing...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: I established an Expert Group on Resource Allocation in the Health Sector in April 2009. The Group will examine how the existing system of resource allocation within the Irish public health service can be improved to support better the aims of the health reform programme. As part of the terms of reference, I have asked the Expert Group, in the light of its work, to take a view on the most...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: The IBTS provides phlebotomy for people with haemochromatosis on a weekly basis in Dublin. Donors are referred from their consultant for initial screening for suitability for blood donation. The donors are reviewed once per year by the referring consultant, but are otherwise cared for by the IBTS clinical staff. The service was initially set up as a pilot in 2007, but has become an...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: Some 522.41 wholetime equivalents were employed in my Department at the 30th April 2009 of which 467.06 work in the core Department. An Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement for civil and public servants was introduced by the Department of Finance on 30th April 2009. The details of the scheme are outlined in Department of Finance Circular 12/2009 - Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: Organisations such as An Bord Altranais are established under statute. In the case of An Bord Altranais (The Nursing Board), it was established under the Nurses Act, 1985, and is the statutory regulatory body for nurses and midwives. The Board consists of 29 members, 17 of whom are elected by nurses and 12 appointed by the Minister, 2 of whom are representatives of the Department of Health...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: There have been a number of capital developments in recent years which have involved the provision of new acute beds in the acute hospital system. In some instances these have replaced existing facilities which were no longer appropriate for modern purposes. In terms of new beds planned for 2009 and beyond, the Deputy will be aware that there are major capital projects at various stages of...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.