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Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (10 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212, 213 and 217 together. Management of the health property estate is a service matter. Therefore your questions have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Inspections (10 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: Since the Health Information and Quality Authority was established by the Health Act 2007, it has carried out a large number of inspections of designated centres for older people, children's residential centres, special care units and foster care settings and hospitals. In November 2013 HIQA took on responsibility for the regulation of residential and residential respite services for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Statutory Instruments (10 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following table. S.I Number Title Date signed by Minister 198 European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 1 May 2014 203 European Union (Application of Patients Rights in Cross Border Healthcare) Regulations 2014 14 May 2014 205 Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (10 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: The scheduling of appointments for patients is a matter for the hospital to which the patient has been referred. Should a patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he or she would be in the best position to take the matter up with the consultant and hospital involved. In relation to the specific case raised by the Deputy, as this...

Topical Issue Debate: Mobility Allowance Review (9 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: I have outlined the background, the work being undertaken and the current position in replacing the mobility allowance and reiterate my point on the challenge of developing a new individual cash payment scheme on a statutory basis with a limited budget while continuing to cater for the 4,700 people already in receipt of a monthly payment with aim of supporting people with severe disabilities...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (9 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: I again thank the Deputy for raising the matter. There is no question or doubt that, historically, the mental health services in this country have been the Cinderella of the health services. I had the pleasure of opening a new acute psychiatric unit in Beaumont Hospital last Friday, something we have waited over 25 years for. When St. Ita's was built, it was a state-of-the-art engineering...

Topical Issue Debate: Mobility Allowance Review (9 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: I regret the rather pejorative tone of the Deputy's speech and, of course, much of it is inaccurate. However, I am pleased to take this opportunity to outline the current position in regard to a new transport support scheme for people who face significant challenges in addressing their transport needs arising from mobility issues. As Members of the House will be aware, in 2012 the then...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (9 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: I am replying on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, who is indisposed. I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue and giving me the opportunity to update the House on the matter. The Health Service Executive, HSE, is proceeding to modernise and reform mental health services across the HSE West region, including in the Galway-Roscommon area. A key factor in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (9 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: 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: Health Services Data (9 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (9 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: As this question relates to an operational matter, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (9 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: Two care options are available for the preparation of patients who are diagnosed with thyroid cancer, for radio-active iodine ablation - either withdrawal of oral thyroxine treatment or treatment with Thyrogen®. Both options are in line with international guidelines. The treatment option utilised is determined by the prescribing consultant and the hospital’s Drugs and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (9 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 424 and 425 together. The information requested by the Deputy is not immediately available within my Department. The information is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Training (9 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: A list of all third level and other training courses, including their cost for the 2013/2014 academic year 1 September 2013 to end of June 2014 is set out in the tables below. Total cost is €97,186.22 Third level academic courses funded under the refund of fees scheme, circular 23/2007 refers, from September 2013 to June 2014 are as follows: Certified Project Management Diploma...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Staff Training (9 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: The annual saving to the Exchequer of a 5%, 7%, 10%, 12%, 15%, 17%, and 20% reduction to training and development for my Department in 2014 based on the allocation of €300,000 is set out in the following table. Training and Development Budget 2014 €300,000 Reduction Annual saving 5% €15,000 7% €21,000 10% €30,000 12% €36,000 15% €45,000...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (9 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: Reductions of 1%, 5%, 7%, 10%, 12%, 15%, 17% and 20% on the travel and subsistence expenditure for my Department, based on the 2014 budget level, are set out in the table below: - €654,000 1% 6,540 5% 32,700 7% 45,780 10% 65,400 12% 78,480 15% 98,100 17% 111,180 20% 130,800

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (9 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 429 to 431, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, the cumulative impact of this unprecedented period of financial and resource restraint has resulted in reductions in the health service budget of the order of €3.3 billion (over 20%) with numbers employed reduced by over 14,000 since 2008. On a comparative basis the OECD Report, Health at a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (9 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: The Government is committed to the provision and development of services for children with a disability, including early intervention services, within available resources. While these services are in the process of being reconfigured under the HSE’s National Programme on Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People (0-18 years), it is important to note that all HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (9 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: Under the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), eligibility for public health services in Ireland is based primarily on residency and means. Under EU legislation, persons insured in any EU Member state, together with persons insured in any EEA Member state (Iceland, Norway or Liechtenstein) or in Switzerland, are entitled to healthcare. In order to obtain a Medical Card under EU...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Waiting Times (9 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: The NTPF, in conjunction with the HSE, will put a procedure in place to ensure simultaneous publication of both reports from hereon in.