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Defence Forces Report: Motion (26 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the report by the Minister for Defence regarding service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2014, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 29 June 2015, in accordance with section 13 of the Defence (Amendment) Act 2006.

Horse and Greyhound Fund Regulations 2015: Motion (26 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2015,copies of which were laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 28 October 2015.

Supplementary Estimates for Public Services: Leave to Introduce (26 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I move:That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December 2015:Vote 30 — Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 37 — Social Protection (Supplementary Estimate).

Supplementary Estimates for Public Services: Referral to Select Committee (26 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I move:That, subject to leave being given to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on 31st December 2015, the Supplementary Estimates be referred to the following select committees or sub-committees, as appropriate, pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(c) and (6)(a) and 159(3), which shall report back to the Dáil by no later than 9 December:Vote...

Seanad: Emergency Department Waiting Times: Statements (26 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I welcome the opportunity to update the House on what is being done to improve access to services in hospitals. I acknowledge that too many patients across Ireland are still spending far too long in emergency departments waiting to be seen, admitted or sent home. This causes difficulties and distress for patients and families and makes working conditions difficult for staff. That is why...

Seanad: Emergency Department Waiting Times: Statements (26 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: Senator Darragh O'Brien made comments in the newspapers. Perhaps Senator Byrne does not listen to his colleagues.

Seanad: Emergency Department Waiting Times: Statements (26 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I am not involved with organising the business of the House.

Seanad: Emergency Department Waiting Times: Statements (26 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I cancelled a visit to Tallaght hospital today - which would have included a trip to the accident and emergency department - in order to be here. That was on the basis of a 40-minute debate. If the House arranged its business for a longer debate, I could have made alternative arrangements. I cannot do so now.

Seanad: Emergency Department Waiting Times: Statements (26 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I absolutely have to leave by 6 p.m. but I would be happy to waive my time to allow others to speak up to 6 p.m., if permitted. I cannot organise the business of the House, Senators must do that. This is a regular occurrence.

Seanad: Emergency Department Waiting Times: Statements (26 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I apologise to Senator Thomas Byrne for making a short speech. Sometimes, it is possible to say what one wants to say concisely without repeating the same things ad nauseamall the time, as if it would achieve anything. Solutions are not found in long speeches, commentary or analysis. That is why my job is to be in HSE headquarters, where I was today, in my Department, where I was...

Seanad: Emergency Department Waiting Times: Statements (26 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I visited a second time officially. I regularly visit hospitals at short notice. I can do so, given that I know many people who work in hospitals and can walk in. I have visited, without notice, Connolly hospital in Blanchardstown, St. James’s Hospital, the Mater Hospital, Tallaght hospital at 8 p.m. and St. Vincent’s University Hospital and will do so again. Any time a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (26 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I was very sorry to learn that the late individual referred to by the Deputy was left exposed for a period of time on the Whitworth ward in Beaumont Hospital and that his dignity was compromised. It's not the standard of care that anyone aspires to. The patient referred to in question did not die while a patient in Beaumont Hospital. As the Deputy will be aware, I cannot comment in detail...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (26 Nov 2015)

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 Appointment Status (26 Nov 2015)

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 National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (26 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If he has 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: Hospital Procedures (26 Nov 2015)

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: Professional Qualifications (26 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: This question refers to the protection of titles that may be used by physiotherapists. The Physiotherapists Registration Board will soon make the necessary bye-laws under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 to allow it to establish its register early next year. The title of physiotherapist will, as a consequence, be protected for the exclusive use of the board's registrants when...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (26 Nov 2015)

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 Appointments Administration (26 Nov 2015)

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 National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (26 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: The continued implementation of generic substitution and reference pricing in 2015 is contributing to reducing the cost of medicines. Reference pricing is expected to deliver approximately €25 million in savings in 2015, on top of €47 million in savings in 2014, and its implementation ensures that generic drug prices in Ireland will continue to fall towards European norms. ...