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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Investigations (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The HIQA Report into Portlaoise Hospital raises serious questions and issues relating to the appropriateness and effectiveness of managerial actions. The HSE committed to an investigation to be conducted by an independent expert from overseas in accordance with the HSE's own disciplinary process. The purpose of this undertaking as explained by the HSE publically and to the Oireachtas was to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Reports (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I have referred this matter to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Policy (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on health co-operation between the Department of Health of Ireland and the Ministry of Health of the People's Republic of China was signed by both Ministers at a bilateral meeting in China on 16 August 2012. The Memorandum replaced a previous MOU which covered the period 2004 to 2009. The objective of the MOU is to encourage and develop co-operation and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The number of acute beds available can fluctuate greatly over time for various reasons that include refurbishment, maintenance work and infection control. Last year additional funding of €18 million was provided to support acute hospitals over the winter period by providing additional bed capacity and other initiatives to improve access to care. As a result of this an additional 301...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Remuneration (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up on the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: Waiting List Penalties have been applied to each Hospital Group in relation to those patients waiting 18 months or more. All hospital groups have been communicated with in relation to the penalties and deductions have been applied to hospital budgets. The HSE has supplied the below details in relation to these fines, for the period up to 31/12/2015. Hospital Group Grand Total Children's...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: Long waiting times for scoliosis surgery are unacceptable and I have been clear in my determination that these waiting times are reduced, through additional resources and capacity. Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin is the largest provider of scoliosis surgery for children and young people. Funding was allocated in 2015 for additional consultant posts including two...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 365, 366 and 370 together. Long waiting times for scoliosis surgery are unacceptable. I have been clear in my determination that these waiting times are to be addressed as a priority, through additional resources and capacity. Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin is the largest provider of scoliosis surgery for children and young...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: Taking out health insurance is optional. Anyone ordinarily resident in the country is entitled, subject to certain charges, to receive public in-patient and out-patient hospital services. People who do not take out health insurance continue to have the same entitlement to services in the public hospital system. Long waiting times for scoliosis surgery are unacceptable and I have been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 368 and 369 together. Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin is the largest provider of scoliosis surgery for children and young people. Funding was allocated in 2015 for additional consultant posts including two consultant orthopaedic surgeons, anaesthetist and support staff including at Crumlin. Capital funding was also provided for a new...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The introduction of any screening campaign has to be very carefully considered and the positive and negative impact of screening programme evaluated. In 2011, the UK National Screening Committee commissioned a full and systematic assessment of the international evidence base for scoliosis screening. The review concluded that screening for scoliosis was not recommended. This...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Internships (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up on the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: Long waiting times for scoliosis surgery are unacceptable. I have been clear in my determination that these waiting times are to be addressed as a priority, through additional resources and capacity. Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin is the largest provider of scoliosis surgery for children and young people. Funding was allocated in 2015 for additional consultant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: With regard to the detailed queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. The scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (2 Feb 2016)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. In relation to...