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Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (17 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: My Department has asked the Eastern Regional Health Authority for more detailed information, including that now sought by the Deputy in relation to this proposal. When this is received I will communicate with the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: The provision of services to residents of County Mayo is the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (17 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 400 and 401 together. Responsibility for the provision of hospital services in the eastern region is, in the first instance, a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the Eastern Regional Health Authority to reply directly to the Deputy on the specific information requested on patient...

Written Answers — Patient Statistics: Patient Statistics (17 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: Data on attendances at accident and emergency departments are collected each month nationally but it is not possible to determine what proportion of attendances at accident and emergency departments are due to assault. Information on hospital in-patient activity is collected in the hospital in-patient inquiry, HIPE, system. This system records the number of hospital discharges in publicly...

Written Answers — Health Board Waiting Lists: Health Board Waiting Lists (17 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: As the Deputy is aware, the provision of orthodontic services is a matter for the health boards-authority in the first instance. The aim of my Department is to develop the treatment capacity of orthodontics — both nationally and in the South Eastern Health Board, SEHB, in a sustainable way over the longer term. Given the potential level of demand for orthodontic services, the provision of...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: I have had inquiries made of the South Western Area Health Board, SWAHB, and understand that a decision was made in January 2004 to return medical care processing services to one central location, Poplar House, headquarters of community care Kildare-west Wicklow. I understand from the SWAHB that the decision was taken due to difficulties experienced over the past few years in regard to the...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of health services to persons residing in Counties Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the regional chief executive of the authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (17 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of services at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny is, in the first instance, a matter for the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has, asked the chief executive officer of the South Eastern Health Board to investigate the matter and reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: The provision of services to residents of County Mayo is the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of hospital services to residents of County Westmeath rests with the Midland Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the position in relation to this case and to reply to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (17 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of services at Saint James's Hospital rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the regional chief executive of the authority to examine the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (10 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: My Department has recently met with the Eastern Regional Health Authority, ERHA, and local representatives to discuss this project. I fully appreciate the anxiety of the local community regarding the upgrading of this facility. My Department, in conjunction with the Department of Finance is examining this particular proposal in the context of an overall review of capital priorities for 2004...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (10 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: The national roll-out of BreastCheck, which I announced last year, requires detailed planning to include essential infrastructure. The BreastCheck clinical unit in the southern area will be located at South Infirmary, Victoria Hospital, with three associated mobile units. Counties covered include Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford and Tipperary south riding. The BreastCheck clinical unit in the...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (10 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: My Department is arranging for an information campaign on the report of the National Task Force on Medical Staffing. In line with EU procurement guidelines, the campaign is the subject of a formal tendering process, which is in progress. For competitive reasons, it would be inappropriate to specify a budget in the request for tender documents while candidate firms are preparing their...

Written Answers — National Health Promotion Strategy: National Health Promotion Strategy (10 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: The introduction of benefit in kind for employees when employers provide free medical check ups is a matter for the Minister for Finance. However, routine medical check ups by employees give rise to many health benefits especially in relation to promoting the health of the workforce and preventing disease. The National Health Promotion Strategy 2000-2005 sets out the policy framework to...

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (10 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: The publication of the report of the national advisory committee on palliative care was approved by Government and launched on 4 October 2001. The report describes a comprehensive palliative care service and acts as a blueprint for its development over a five to seven year period. My Department has provided funding to all the health boards on a pro-rata basis to commence the development of...

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (10 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: As the Deputy is aware, the development of palliative care services in this case is a matter for each health authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards to provide the information, which will be forwarded to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Diabetes Incidence: Diabetes Incidence (10 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: Diabetes is a condition that is characterised by high blood glucose concentrations. The hormone insulin, which is produced by the pancreas, helps the body to take energy from food and use it as fuel for the body. The raised glucose level occurs because the body is not producing sufficient insulin or the cells are resistant to the action of the insulin. The glucose is unable to get into the...

Written Answers — Diabetes Incidence: Diabetes Incidence (10 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 323 and 326 together. Services at Beaumont Hospital are provided under an arrangement with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the regional chief executive of the authority to examine this issue and to reply to the Deputy directly. The Deputy may be aware that I have asked the chief medical officer of the Department of...

Written Answers — Diabetes Incidence: Diabetes Incidence (10 Feb 2004)

Micheál Martin: The total amount spent on public moneys specifically dedicated to diabetes in 2003 was €49,356,252 as follows: Programme 2003 Heartwatch (Primary Care Programme) 200,000 Diabetes Federation of Ireland 63,000 Community Health — Screening for diabetic retinopathy 230,000 Long Term Illness Scheme 48,863,252 Total 49,356,252 The national programme in general...