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Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The most recently published report referring to Emergency Departments is the HIQA report on University of Limerick Hospital Group. University of Limerick Hospital Group is the first hospital group to be assessed against the National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare. This is an independent assessment of services against explicit standards and it is important that the findings, both good...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The National Ambulance Service (NAS) is committed to ensuring that patients are handed over to emergency departments in a professional and timely manner, with the safety and dignity of the patient being paramount. However, at times of high demand in the emergency system, there is potential for delays in the transfer of patient care from ambulances to EDs. This can delay the release of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I have been assured that both the HSE and the South/South West Hospitals Group are committed to ensuring the continuation of dermatology services for people in the South East whilst temporary staffing/recruitment difficulties in University Hospital Waterford are being addressed. The Deputy will be aware that the HSE has the capacity to recruit consultants and other front-line staff where...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance Provision (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The Government has embarked on a major reform programme for the health system, the aim of which is to deliver a single-tier health service, supported by universal health insurance (UHI), where there is fair access to services based on need, not on ability to pay. Under UHI, everyone will have a choice of health insurer and access to a standard package of health services. In addition, a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: European Health Insurance Card (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), introduced in 2004, certifies that the holder has the right to receive emergency healthcare during a temporary stay in any EU country as well as Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland. This right is guaranteed to all persons who are covered by the public healthcare system of these countries. The European Health Insurance Card holder has the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: As the Deputy is aware, Cappagh Hospital, as with all other hospitals, must comply with its statutory obligations and remain within its allocated budget. The hospital must sustain a level of activity within current financial allocation. The current deficit at the hospital to the end of May is €820,000 with a residual deficit of €390,000 against an allocation of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: There has been significant focus recently on the challenging resource constraints within which the HSE is operating. While the budgetary targets this year are particularly constrained, it is important to recognise that similar financial and resource constraints have applied in each of the last number of years in preparing the HSE National Service Plan as a direct consequence of the emergency...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Regulation (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: On Tuesday 17 June this year I welcomed the announcement by the VHI of its annual results for the year 2013 and I am pleased to note the positive financial results of €65m profit after tax. This is an improvement of €10.7m over the corresponding period last year (when reported profits were €54.3m) and represents a marked improvement on the figures for 2011 (€7.4m)....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Prices (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I have consistently urged the private health insurers to do everything possible to keep down the cost of private health insurance. I am determined to address costs in this sector in the interest of consumers and I have made it clear to insurers that I believe significant savings can still be made, the effect of which can be to minimise the need for increases in premiums. As part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: This Government is committed to improving the quality of our ambulance service and ambulance response times. The National Ambulance Service (NAS) is continuing the modernisation of its services, to ensure emergency pre-hospital care is delivered in an appropriate and timely manner. In that regard, additional funding of €3.6 million and 43 staff have been provided in the National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The National Ambulance Service (NAS) is committed to ensuring that patients are handed over to emergency department staff in a professional and timely manner, with the safety and dignity of the patient being paramount. However, at times of high demand in the emergency system, there is potential for delays in the transfer of patient care from ambulances to EDs. This can delay the release of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: There has been significant focus recently on the challenging resource constraints within which the HSE is operating. While the budgetary targets this year are particularly constrained, it is important to recognise that similar financial and resource constraints have applied in each of the last number of years as a direct consequence of the emergency financial situation the Irish State has had...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Regulation (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The latest figures from the Health Insurance Authority show that 2,031,000 people, or 44.2% of the population is currently insured with inpatient health insurance plans. I am keen to create the best possible environment within which more people will want to obtain and retain private health insurance cover that is affordable, competitive and meets costumers' needs as we prepare to move...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The health sector has been set challenging targets in regard to achievement of savings under the Haddington Road Agreement. The total amount of savings to be achieved using the Haddington Road enablers in 2014 is €290 million. The HSE’s National Directors have developed an implementation plan outlining how savings of €290 million will be extracted, using the enablers...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the particular 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: Ambulance Service Provision (25 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: This Government is committed to improving our ambulance service and ambulance response times. The National Ambulance Service (NAS) is continuing the modernisation of its services, to ensure emergency pre-hospital care is delivered in an appropriate and timely manner. In that regard, additional funding of €3.6 million and 43 staff have been provided in the National Service Plan 2014....