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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Agency Staff Data (23 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As I have no direct role in this matter, I have forwarded your question to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I understand that the HSE wrote to you in relation to this matter on the 9th July. I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly to update you on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (23 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The information regarding the remuneration package of Chief Executive Officers under the aegis of my Department is being collated. I will forward a detailed reply to the Deputy when the information becomes available.

Topical Issue Debate: Abortion Legislation (18 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: There are several issues. I am pleased that we are all agreed that we are not discussing this individual case, because if it transpires or turns out that one of the factors of this case was that this young woman's confidentiality was breached at some point, then that is truly awful in its own right. I believe it is wrong, under any circumstances, to jump to conclusions about any individual...

Topical Issue Debate: Abortion Legislation (18 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: In her original contribution Deputy Daly used the expression "never again". I understand where she is coming from in that regard but the sad truth is - this is the truth - it will never be possible to pass legislation that can prevent all tragedies related to pregnancy or abortion. Even if we had liberal legislation, like in the United States or the United Kingdom, for example, we would...

Topical Issue Debate: Abortion Legislation (18 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Thankfully, it does not make the newspapers. Furthermore, even if we did have abortion on request in this country, we would then have the tragedy of people who can die as a result of a termination of pregnancy - that happens; it is rare but it does happen - as well as people who are injured or who lose their ability to reproduce in future.

Topical Issue Debate: Abortion Legislation (18 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: All of these things are rare but they do happen. When we have the debate about this matter in this country, I hope that we do not shout each other down and interrupt each other. The problem with this debate in this country is that it has been dominated by the extremes and it is framed in the Catholic versus anti-Catholic view of things rather than what is right and what is wrong. It is...

Topical Issue Debate: Abortion Legislation (18 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Deputies for raising this important issue. The case of the young woman who has become known as "Miss Y" is very sad for all concerned. I do not wish to comment further on it until I have all the facts available to me. It is wrong to jump to conclusions on any matter without knowing all the facts, as I am sure Deputies will agree. What I can say is that the young woman involved...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (18 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The National Waiting List Management Policy, A standardised approach to managing scheduled care treatment for in-patient, day case and planned procedures, January 2014,has been developed to ensure that all administrative, managerial and clinical staff follow an agreed national minimum standard for the management and administration of waiting lists for scheduled care. This policy, which has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (18 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Vote for the HSE is reporting a net current deficit of €361 million at the end of August. The overspend is mainly attributable to the following areas of health spending:- The statutory and voluntary hospital sector. - PCRS and community schemes; and - Payments to the State Claims Agency.There is ongoing and intensive engagement each month between officials of my Department, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (18 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Responsibility for the provision of services rests with the Health Service Executive (HSE). There is a formal complaints process for issues concerning individuals or services under the aegis of the HSE, details of which are available on the HSE website. Where an individual is not satisfied with the response they received, they may wish to take their complaint further by seeking a review from...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (18 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Ireland has a significant alcohol problem which needs decisive and innovative action to address it. Last October, the Government approved an extensive package of measures to deal with alcohol misuse to be incorporated in a Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. These measures are based on the recommendations contained in the Steering Group on a National Substance Misuse Strategy. The aim is to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: In relation to the detailed information requested by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to him directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: In relation to the detailed information requested by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to him directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: In relation to the detailed information requested by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to him directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: In relation to the detailed query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to him directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (18 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Remuneration (18 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As this relates to an operational matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Disbursement (18 Sep 2014)

Leo Varadkar: My Department administers a National Lottery Discretionary Fund from which once-off grants are paid to community and voluntary organisations, providing a range of health related services. If an organisation wishes to make an application for National Lottery Funding they should send in a formal application. Detailed procedures along with the application form are set out on the Department's...