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- Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: A Leas Cheann Comhairleââ
- Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: I ask the Deputy to correct the record.
- Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: No. I have not been to Blanchardstown Hospital.
- Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: I have not made a private visit to the hospital.
- Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: Not in the hospital.
- Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: The Deputy should get her facts right.
- Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: And the nurses.
- Health Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: Yes, the matron and the manager.
- Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (25 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 217 and 239 together. Avian influenza â"bird flu"â is an infectious disease of birds caused by the type A strains of the influenza virus. The Department of Agriculture and Food is responsible for controlling avian influenza in birds and mammals other than humans. That Department has a contingency plan for avian influenza and all questions relating to this...
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (25 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 218 and 225 together. I should explain that this case has been under consideration in my Department and that, following this consideration, my Department has recently been in contact with the Health Service Executive in the matter. As this matter is now with the Health Service Executive, my Department has asked the parliamentary affairs division of the...
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (25 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 232 together. The Deputy's questions relate to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and have a...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Regulations: Nursing Home Regulations (25 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive administers a patient private property account system to manage the private money of patients in long-stay care. Previously, different health boards employed various methodologies for the administration of accounts depending on legal advice received by different boards as to how they should operate. Following the establishment of the HSE, clarification was sought...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this case investigated and have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Departmental Statistics: Departmental Statistics (25 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: The information requested is being provided directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: As I have previously stated to the House, I consider that appropriate transport arrangements for oncology patients should be made available, where necessary, by the Health Service Executive. My Department has asked the HSE to advise the Deputy directly regarding current and proposed transport arrangements for oncology patients in the Sligo area.
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (25 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: I am keen to see effective ambulance services in all counties and regions of the country working to deliver emergency care in our regional hospitals network. The Deputy's question does, however, relate to the provision of ambulance services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the...
- Written Answers — Community Pharmacy Services: Community Pharmacy Services (25 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: The manufacturers of the product referred to by the Deputy have advised my Department that, owing to problems in the manufacturing process, it is temporarily unavailable in either Ireland or the UK. I have had inquiries made into the matter, and I understand that there is an alternative product available in community pharmacies for people prescribed the original product.
- Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: My Department applies stringent controls regarding the employment of external consultancy assistance. Under existing procedures, a business case must be prepared to support the need for the consultancy and approved at either principal officer or MAC level, as appropriate. Funding to support the procurement, which can be project-specific or from the Department's administrative budget, must be...
- Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2005)
Mary Harney: The information requested is being collated by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.