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Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (11 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: The Health Service Executive operates the Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS) for persons entitled to treatment in another EU/EEA member state or Switzerland under EU Regulation (EC) No. 883/2004, as per the procedures set out in EU Regulations (EC) No. 987/2009, and in accordance with Department of Health Guidelines. The HSE has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Professionals (11 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I expect that the Physiotherapists Registration Board will make the necessary by-laws to allow it to establish its register early next year in accordance with the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. On this basis, the title of physiotherapistwill be protected for the exclusive use of the board's registrants when the register's 2 year transitional period ends in 2018. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (11 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 Acquired Infections (11 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. If no reply has been received from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with the Executive.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (11 Nov 2015)

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 the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (11 Nov 2015)

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 the matter with them.

Hospital Emergency Departments: Motion [Private Members] (10 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: “acknowledges: — that improving waiting times in Emergency Departments (EDs) is a key priority for Government; — the wide-ranging set of actions which are being put in place by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to achieve improvements in the delivery...

Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (10 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Deputy for his comments and interest in this issue. More than 300 dentists - down from 312 at its peak - 500 nurses and 600 hygienists work in the salaried public dental service. The budget is a little more than €60 million. The Merlin Park clinic has been renovated and plans for Shantalla are under way. Consideration is being given to Tuam, Roscommon and Boyle as well....

Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (10 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: I want to thank Deputy Kitt for the opportunity to address the issue of the school dental service in Gort and south Galway. I am taking this debate on behalf of my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, who is in the Seanad at present. Dental services for children up to 16 years of age and people of all ages with special needs are provided by the public dental service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (10 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (10 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: Hospital Equipment (10 Nov 2015)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Services (10 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: Individuals with an addiction to drugs and alcohol access the full range of general health services including primary care, secondary care, social care and mental health services. There are also specific services for addiction. Health Service Executive funding of €109 million is provided for alcohol and drug addiction services in 2015. People who present for alcohol addiction...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (10 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: ED overcrowding is a key priority issue for the Government. Significant progress has been made to date on the overall ED Taskforce plan, with reductions in delayed discharges and waiting times for NHSS funding, allied with increased provision for transitional care funding, home care packages and nursing home beds. The provision of additional acute hospital bed capacity is dependent on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (10 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: Advance Health Care Directives (10 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: In July 2015, legislative provisions relating to advance healthcare directives were incorporated into the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013. An advance healthcare directive (AHD) is a statement made by an individual with capacity setting out his or her will and preferences regarding treatment decisions that may arise in the future when he or she no longer has capacity. The guiding...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (10 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: Health Insurance Claims (10 Nov 2015)

Leo Varadkar: Negotiations are taking place between the HSE and the four main PHIs (VHI, Laya, Aviva, and GloHealth) to address outstanding debt issues by introducing better payment terms and improved cash collection. The current focus of the negotiations is on securing a deal with VHI prior to year end. The proposed deal would improve cashflow in the HSE while improving the PHIs reserve position by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (10 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: Hospital Appointment Delays (10 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...