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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (17 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 707 and 708 together. The position is that in the context of the implementation of the recommendations of a number of reports into the death of Savita Halappanavar at University Hospital Galway, and the Report on the establishment of Hospital Groups, the West/North West Hospital Group undertook a review of maternity services within the Group. The review...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (17 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (17 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: As the Deputy may be aware, my Department is currently developing a new National Strategy for Maternity Services which will determine the optimal configuration of maternity services to ensure that women in Ireland have access to safe, high quality maternity care in a setting most appropriate to their needs. As part of the development of the Strategy, all maternity services in the country...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (17 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive is responsible for the administration of the primary care schemes, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (17 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the particular patient 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: Health Services Reports (17 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: Following an obstetric clinical incident in Cavan General Hospital in November 2012, an external review was undertaken by a team from the National Maternity Hospital. The external review team examined the clinical management and care given to an obstetric patient and her baby, (in line with HSE Incident Management Investigation policy). My Department understands that the external review...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (17 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 724 to 727, inclusive, together. My Department and the HSE first became aware that an issue had arisen in relation to the commissioning of the review of maternity services on behalf of the West/North West Hospital Group from a media query on 19 May 2014. The Director General of the HSE informed my Department that day that he had requested a team from the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (17 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I understand that the Orthopaedic Team at the hospital has been in touch with the patient's family regarding a possible date for surgery. The HSE has also advised me that an administrative validation exercise was conducted in April to confirm patient details, and to confirm that the patient wished to remain on the waiting list and had received treatment elsewhere.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Incidence (17 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I regret to inform the deputy that data on the prevalence of Addison's Disease (Adrenal Insufficiency) are not routinely available. In addition, it is not possible to identify the hospitalisation rates as the condition is part of a group of related diagnoses that are collected at group level only.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (17 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: All women who have had breast cancer surgery are entitled to their first prosthesis and two bras free of charge. A set policy is not in place in regard to the longer-term provision of bras to post-mastectomy patients who hold medical cards, and variations can apply across regions. A national group has been established in the HSE to review practices in the area of aids and appliances. As...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (17 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the particular patient 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: Tobacco Control Measures (17 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014 was published last Friday, 13th June. It is my intention that the Regulatory Impact Analysis carried out in connection with the Bill will be published shortly. In relation to the Deputy’s assertion regarding illicit trade, the Revenue Commissioners have advised that the tax stamp is a key...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (17 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the detailed queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to her directly.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Health Promotion (12 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I thank Senator Cáit Keane for raising this important issue. By so doing, she will raise awareness of it, particularly among young women. It is important that women take folic acid long before they consider conception. General practitioners, who tend to be the first point of contact with the health system for young women in early pregnancy, will always advise taking folic acid. In...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Health Promotion (12 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: Senator Cáit Keane has done a significant service in raising awareness of this issue. I undertake to discuss the matter with my ministerial colleague, the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn. No girl should leave secondary school without understanding the importance of folic acid if she becomes pregnant later in life and wishes to increase her chances of having...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staffing (12 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: 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 Funding (12 Jun 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (12 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the particular patient 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: Hospital Procedures (12 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the particular patient query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to him directly.