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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (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 — Health Services: Health Services (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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (21 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 — Patient Private Property Fund: Patient Private Property Fund (21 May 2009)

Mary Harney: The HSE is now in a position to calculate the first payments due to clients on interest retained on Patient Private Property (PPP) funds invested on client's behalf since 2005. All funds required to make these payments are retained in the PPP fund and are available to transfer. The HSE will be in a position to commence actual payments in the next couple of weeks. The HSE is continuing the...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 May 2009)

Mary Harney: I understand that the HSE and the authorities at Crumlin are seeking to agree arrangements with the National Treatment Purchase Fund for a number of patients who are suffering with this condition to be treated as soon as possible. I would hope that early progress can be made in this regard. In addition to this the HSE and the three Dublin paediatric hospitals are also having discussions with...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (21 May 2009)

Mary Harney: An Bord Altranais (The Nursing Board), which was established under the Nurses Act, 1985, 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 and Children. Under the Act the Minister has a range of functions in relation to the...

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. 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 Services: Hospital Services (21 May 2009)

Mary Harney: As the Deputy's question relates to the operation of the National Treatment Purchase Fund, my Department has asked the Chief Executive of the Fund to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to the information requested.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 May 2009)

Mary Harney: The management of waiting lists generally is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (21 May 2009)

Mary Harney: The management of waiting lists generally is a matter for the HSE and the hospitals concerned. 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. As this case is a matter for the...

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 — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2009)

Mary Harney: I would like to inform the Deputy that my department does not collate information in the manner set out in the question. However, I can confirm that no prompt payment interest has been incurred by my department to date in 2009. It is a policy of my department to adhere to the European Communities (Late Payments in Commercial Transactions) Regulations 2002 in relation to prompt payment. All...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (21 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 — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 May 2009)

Mary Harney: The issue raised by the Deputy is an operational one and accordingly, I have requested the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on the matter.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 May 2009)

Mary Harney: As the issue raised by the Deputy is an operational one, I have requested the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on the matter.

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.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 May 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 131, 136 and 137 together. There is no question of closing acute hospitals, or of "downgrading" the services they provide. The fundamental objective of Government health policy is 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...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (21 May 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 139 and 140 together. Since 1999 a total of 209 reports have been commissioned by my Department. This spans a ten year period of widespread reform, huge technological advances, service expansion and fundamental change in our health system. The names of these reports are set out in the tables below. Health is an extremely complex environment involving a broad...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (26 May 2009)

Mary Harney: The incentivised scheme of early retirement for the public health sector is effective from 18th May 2009 and the final date for receipt of applications is the 18th September 2009. The relevant circular (8/2009) and a question and answer document is available on the employer's intranet. Applications can be made on the provided application form and a final acceptance form is also provided. In...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (26 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.