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

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

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

Mary Harney: Progress on the completion of the construction and the fit-out of health facilities is a matter for the Health Service Executive. The matter has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (7 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: Under the Medical Practitioners Act 2007 it is an offence for an unregistered medical practitioner to practise medicine. As the question refers to non-consultant hospital doctors working in the Health Service Executive I have asked the Executive to investigate the matter and reply to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (7 Jul 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 — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (7 Jul 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Jul 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 — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Jul 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 — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Jul 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 accommodation for cystic fibrosis patients with appropriate isolation facilities for the treatment of their condition. All of the rooms will be single, en-suite, significantly enhancing the hospital's capacity to provide...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Jul 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 Services: Hospital Services (7 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: The issues raised by the Deputy are operational matters and have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: Significant progress has been made in advancing individual co-location projects. The Board of the HSE has approved preferred bidder status for the development of co-located hospitals at Beaumont, Cork University Hospital, the Mid-Western Regional Hospital Limerick, St. James's, Waterford Regional and Sligo General Hospitals. Project Agreements for the Beaumont, Cork, Limerick and St James's...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (7 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: The Performance Related Awards Scheme was introduced following a decision by the Government on the implementation of recommendations of the Review Body on Higher Remuneration in the Public Sector. The primary function of the Review Body is to advise the Government from time to time on the general levels of remuneration appropriate to certain public sector posts, including higher management...

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

Mary Harney: The HSE will be reviewing the phased changes to the processing of medical cards proactively and on an ongoing basis. As the new structures evolve, all methods of providing easy access to information will be examined and considered by the HSE.

Written Answers — Complementary Therapies: Complementary Therapies (7 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: The Report of the National Working Group on the Regulation of Complementary Therapists in 2006 made recommendations on strengthening the regulatory environment for complementary therapists. The Report of the National Working Group outlined guidance for professional associations and provided examples of codes of ethics and good practice, including grievance and disciplinary procedures. To...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (7 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: I am currently considering the recommendations in the report of the Vaccine Damage Steering Group and it is my intention to publish the report when I have completed my deliberations. I expect to be in a position to do so shortly.

Written Answers — Health Service Executive Reports: Health Service Executive Reports (7 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: 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 possible patient outcomes are achieved. In 2008 the HSE commissioned a comprehensive review of adult critical care services in order to inform the planning and future provision of...

Written Answers — Health Repayment Scheme: Health Repayment Scheme (7 Jul 2009)

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

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

Mary Harney: The report of the Orthodontic Review Group in 2006 recommended that existing guidelines for eligibility for Orthodontic treatment be replaced with new criteria based on the internationally recognised Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN). These new guidelines have been implemented by the HSE.