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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Jun 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: Autism Support Services (11 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: As the issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the HSE to look into the particular matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (11 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: Fourth year undergraduate student nurses undertake a 36 week rostered placement as a key part of their degree programme. When doing so, they are not qualified nurses and require supervision. The following pay scales were sanctioned, with the agreement of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, with effect from 1 July 2013. Higher scales have been sanctioned for Mental Health Student...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (11 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: Though the HSE has the capacity to recruit where it is necessary to do so in order to ensure patient safety and to support service delivery, there are difficulties in recruiting certain front-line staff including specialist nurses, consultants and NCHDs at present. I am currently progressing measures to ensure that we will have an adequate supply of highly skilled nurses, consultants and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (11 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: My Department is actively reviewing its records as part of the work of an inter-departmental group which is gathering information and is to report to Cabinet on the means by which this complex situation in relation to Mother and Baby Homes, can be best addressed. Government yesterday agreed to establish a Commission of Investigation to investigate mother and baby homes. The work of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Jun 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: Hospital Services (11 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 him directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Air Ambulance Service Provision (11 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: Ambulance Service Provision (11 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 161 to 163, inclusive, together. 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 him directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (11 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 166 together. Though the HSE has the capacity to recruit where it is necessary to do so in order to ensure patient safety and to support service delivery, there are difficulties in recruiting consultant anaesthetists and NCHDS training to be anaesthetists, at present. I am currently progressing measures to ensure that we will have an adequate supply...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (11 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: As the Deputy may be aware my Department is currently developing a 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, allmaternity services in the country will be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tattooing and Body Piercing Regulation (11 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: Tattooing and body piercing businesses are not the subject of specific legislation in Ireland. However, these businesses are required to comply with general public health and safety legislation in the same way as any other business. The responsibilities of all business operators include taking all reasonable precautions for the safety of persons using the premises. The Safety, Health and...

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (10 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I have considered the matter further since the Deputy moved this amendment on Committee Stage but I have not changed my mind. However, I hope I can clarify how the identifier system will work to greatest effect without the need for people to know their IHI unless they want to. I think that is the Deputy's principal concern, and I am confirming here that the identifiers will be accessible to...

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (10 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: Now.

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (10 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I thank those opposite and all other Members for their support for the Bill. This is an important patient safety initiative and I am of the view that it will prove beneficial for many years to come.

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (10 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (10 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: I thank Deputy Ó Caoláin. I recall his moving this amendment on Committee Stage and I recall saying that we might reflect on it. I know he is hoping for a different answer from the one I gave him then, but I have had time to reflect and am sure he will be neither surprised nor disappointed if I give the same answer again, particularly as he has indicated that he accepts the reason...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Remuneration (10 Jun 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (10 Jun 2014)

James Reilly: Please see following table. Name of Act Provisions of Act not yet commenced Status Nurses and Midwives Act 2011 Sections 4(2), 9(2)(g)(ii), 17(3), 37(2)(a), 39-45, 59(1) (b) (so far as it relates to a professional competence scheme), 59(2)(d), 64(5) and (6), 65(1)(b) , 84, Part 11, Sections 102(2), (3) and (5), 103 This is a comprehensive piece of legislation which is being commenced on...

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

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