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

James Reilly: 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 Procedures (25 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (25 Feb 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: Health Services Staff Recruitment (25 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: Notwithstanding the need to reduce the numbers employed across the public service in order to meet fiscal and budgetary targets, arrangements are in place in the HSE to allow the recruitment of front-line staff where there is an established service need. I want to make it attractive for frontline staff to continue their careers in Ireland and initiatives are in train to support retention. ...

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

James Reilly: In relation to the detailed information requested 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: Ambulance Service Staff (25 Feb 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 Feb 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 2013, 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...

Organ Donation: Motion (21 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: Following Deputy Catherine Byrne’s contribution, in some ways it would be best if it were left at that because I cannot think of a more eloquent way to end the debate. I thank her for her contribution. I thank all Deputies for their contributions because the issue is a very important one that goes to the core of the values of society. It is fair to say all sides of the House are in...

Organ Donation: Motion (21 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I hope that even if there were no Standing Orders the Acting Chairman would still call upon me. I am delighted to have the opportunity to address the House regarding the Report of the Joint Committee on Health and Children on Organ Donation. Increasing the number of organ donors and organ transplants is one of my stated priorities and the joint committee is to be congratulated on the...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Issues (20 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The Deputy is absolutely right; there are 43 section 38 agencies. All of this arose out of the HIQA report into Tallaght hospital, during the course of which we discovered alternative streams of payment which led us to a broader audit of the entire sector. This took some time, as the Deputy knows. With regard to the formulation of boards, strong recommendations came out of the inquiry...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Issues (20 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: Táimid an-efficient anseo, nach bhfuil?

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Issues (20 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I thank the Deputy for raising this important and current issue. The HSE provides funding of approximately €3 billion for almost 3,000 agencies for the delivery of a range of services, of which €2.44 billion is provided for section 38 organisations, of which there are approximately 38.

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Issues (20 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: They are primarily in the acute hospital and disability sectors. Since 2009 they have been required to enter into a formal service arrangement with the HSE. The service arrangement is the contract between the HSE and each individual agency. Under this arrangement, they are obliged to give certain undertakings in relation to compliance with a range of standards and statutory requirements. ...

Topical Issue Debate: Disease Awareness (20 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I thank the Deputy for raising this Topical Issue as it provides me with an opportunity to update the House on the matter. Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borelliosis, is an infection caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans by bites from ticks infected with the bacteria. Lyme borelliosis was made statutorily notifiable in Ireland by the Infectious...

Topical Issue Debate: Disease Awareness (20 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: This is an important issue and the purpose of the House in discussing it today is to raise awareness among the public and among general practitioners. Lyme disease is not very common in this country and given the general nature of its symptoms such as headache, fatigue, sore throat and so forth, we must heighten awareness of it. It is a matter for the Irish College of General Practitioners...

Health Identifiers Bill 2013: Second Stage (20 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I could be finished in four or five minutes if Members wanted me to continue.

Health Identifiers Bill 2013: Second Stage (20 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I thank Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin and also Deputy Michael Moynihan who has nodded in assent. I also thank Deputy Dan Neville, the Leas-Cheann Comhairle agus gach duine atá anseo. Part 5, section 26, provides for the delegation of certain functions of the Minister. This is in recognition of the day-to-day operational realities associated with assigning the identifiers...

Health Identifiers Bill 2013: Second Stage (20 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to address the House on the Health Identifiers Bill. The Bill was received very positively by Members of Seanad Éireann and I look forward to further constructive debate in this House. The Health Identifiers Bill provides the legislative framework for a national unique identifier for patients and for health service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Cover (20 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The Government has committed itself to continuing the work towards authorising the VHI as soon as possible. The aim is to have VHI authorised by end 2014, if the Central Bank so decides. The VHI Board has committed to this approach. VHI has indicated that it will seek to self-fund any capital requirements, meaning that, if successful, no Exchequer funding would be required. This approach...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (20 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: As the particular issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.