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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (16 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (16 Jun 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 (16 Jun 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 — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (16 Jun 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 — Health Services: Health Services (16 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: The Review in question was commissioned by the Health Service Executive in order to inform plans for the organisation and delivery of adult critical care services within the acute hospital system. I understand that the report is being finalised at present. A decision on publication will be made when the report is completed.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 143 and 144 together. The HSE is taking a number of steps to improve the delivery of hospital out-patient services. The Executive is engaged in a significant exercise with the objective of validating public out-patient lists and streamlining the processes for access to and management of appointments. The Executive's 2009 National Service Plan specifies...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Jun 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 (17 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: I have arranged for the HSE to be requested to respond to the Deputy as quickly as possible in this matter

Written Answers — Health Service Investigations: Health Service Investigations (17 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: The Trust in Care Policy is a policy for Health Service employers on upholding the dignity and welfare of patients/clients and procedures for managing allegations of abuse against staff members. This was developed in partnership with the Health Sector unions and was launched in May 2005. The objectives of the Policy are twofold. Firstly, to promote a safe and caring environment in all...

Written Answers — Homeless Children: Homeless Children (17 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: Under Section 45 of the Child Care Act 1991 the HSE may provide assistance and support to young people leaving their care up to the age of 21 years, or to young people completing an educational course until the completion of that course. The Deputy may be aware of a longitudinal study being undertaken by Trinity College in respect of young homeless people. Phase I of the study entitled...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (17 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: Legal advice which I obtained in 2004 strongly indicated that female genital mutilation would constitute an offence under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. I am not aware of any evidence that female genital mutilation is being carried out in Ireland among ethnic communities living here. The question of introducing specific legislation to ban female genital mutilation...

Written Answers — Health Repayment Scheme: Health Repayment Scheme (17 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — Medical Council Inquiry: Medical Council Inquiry (17 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: The professional conduct of the consultant referred to has been the subject of a number of inquiries. In 1995 the Medical Council instigated a fitness to practice inquiry but this was delayed pending the outcome of separate legal proceedings, including criminal and judicial review proceedings. Following a Supreme Court judgement in July 2008 the Medical Council recommenced an Inquiry, and...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (18 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: Under the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), there are four managed cancer control networks and eight cancer centres. These centres were designated by the HSE following a recommendation from the advisory group set up under the NCCP. The designation of cancer centres aims to ensure that patients receive the highest quality care while at the same time allowing local access to services,...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — Organ Retention: Organ Retention (18 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: Dr. Deirdre Madden's report on Post Mortem Practice and Procedures recommended that "an independent audit must be carried out of currently retained organs in all hospitals in the State". To implement this recommendation, the Health Service Executive (HSE) commissioned Ms Michaela Willis, former Member of the UK Human Tissue Authority and founder member and Chair of the UK National Committee...

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (18 Jun 2009)

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