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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: Not any more.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: I saw that.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Order for Second Stage (3 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have the opportunity to introduce to the House today the Second Stage of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010. The Bill has several purposes. Its main purpose is to give further effect to the Government's cancer control strategy and, in particular, the development of radiation oncology services under the national...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: They are. Apologies for that. From 2014, therefore, all publicly-funded radiotherapy services in Ireland will be provided as part of an integrated multidisiplinary service involving surgical, medical and radiation oncology. This is in keeping with the recommendations of the Hollywood report. That there has been great loyalty and support for the hospital over the years from patients and...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: It will be retained for those purposes. I am awaiting their proposals.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is a statutory body under the aegis of my Department. A contributory funded pension scheme, sponsored by the employer, was set up for employees in 1963. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is a public service body as defined in the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act, 2009 and consequently its employees are public servants for the...

Written Answers — Nursing Education: Nursing Education (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: I have been advised by the Nursing Careers Centre (NCC), which is under the management of An Bord Altranais, that there is no appeals process for students who fail to be called to the interview stage of the Entry Competition for Mature Students into a Nursing Career Programme run by the NCC. The current process for selection of mature code applicants for nursing/midwifery has operated over...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: Ministerial functions have been delegated to the three Ministers of State at the Department of Health and Children as set out in the table. Minister and SI No. Functions Delegated Date order came into effect Minister of State, Barry Andrews T.D.231/2009 Adoption Acts 1952 to 1998Children Acts 1908 to 1989Child Care Acts 1991 to 2007Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998...

Written Answers — Health Service Statistics: Health Service Statistics (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive is undergoing a transformation programme which involves a significant reorganisation of its Directorates including Population Health. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy, to supply the current information in relation to statistics and databases held and services provided by that Directorate.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: As indicated to the Deputy in my previous response, it was not possible to answer the original question due to industrial action. This industrial action currently remains in place and continues to affect the provision of substantive replies to certain Parliamentary Questions. If the matter raised continues to be of concern, it will be necessary for the Deputy to resubmit the original...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: As indicated to the Deputy in my previous responses, it was not possible to answer the original questions due to industrial action. This industrial action currently remains in place and continues to affect the provision of substantive replies to certain Parliamentary Questions. If the matter raised continues to be of concern, it will be necessary for the Deputy to resubmit the original...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 187, 192 and 226 together. I understand that the HSE and officials from my Department have sought the agreement of the Department of Finance for a number of temporary posts for the administration of the Back to School Clothing and Footwear allowance this year and that this has been agreed. However, I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (1 Jun 2010)

Mary Harney: The Report of the Cardiovascular Policy Group is expected to be launched early in June. The Health Service Executive is in the process of developing an implementation plan to cover the first three years of the policy. The emphasis during this period will be on the reorganisation of services to achieve best value for money out of existing resources in a way that will deliver on the...