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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (12 Feb 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 directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Staff (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The detailed information sought by the Deputy in relation to health service staff is a matter for the HSE and, accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Calorie Posting on Menus (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: There are no current plans to introduce legislation in this area. As Minister for Health, I set up a Special Action Group on Obesity (SAGO), comprising representatives from the Department of Health, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, the Department of Education and Skills, the Health Service Executive, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and safefood to examine and progress a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (12 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: Speech and Language Therapy (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: As previously indicated to the Deputy, health related supports and interventions for children who are of primary school age can be accessed through HSE Primary Care Teams and HSE Disability Services. Each individual presenting to the HSE's speech and language service has an initial assessment to determine their individual need for therapy. The therapist, in conjunction with the parent(s) or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 229 together. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (11 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The Government has approved an extensive package of measures to deal with alcohol misuse, on foot of the recommendations in the Steering Group Report on a National Substance Misuse Strategy. Legislation is being developed to provide for, inter alia, a minimum unit price for alcohol. This is a mechanism of imposing a statutory floor in price levels per gram of alcohol that must be legally...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Statistics (11 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The total number of organ transplants carried out over the last ten years is shown in the table below. - 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Kidney 146 129 146 146 146 172 121 192 163 185 Pancreas 4 5 4 5 12 9 8 8 1 11 Liver 45 57 65 59 58 64 38 61 50 55 Combined kidney/liver 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heart 7 11 14 7 4 11 3 6 10 11 Lungs 0 3 9 4 4 5 4 8 14 32 Lungs(incl...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (11 Feb 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 her directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staffing (11 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 (11 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (11 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I note that early indications from scientific and medical research into narcolepsy suggest that the prognosis for children may be better that previously indicated and that they should, with appropriate medication and supports, be able to reach their potential. The HSE and the Department of Education and Skills continue to provide a range of services and supports to individuals diagnosed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (11 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: Substance Abuse Prevention Education (11 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: This latest craze and recent tragic events highlight our excessive patterns of alcohol consumption. Ireland has a significant alcohol problem which needs decisive and innovative action to address it. Last October the Government approved an extensive package of measures to deal with alcohol misuse to be incorporated in a Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. These measures are based on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Health Policy (11 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The details requested by Deputy McCarthy are available on the Department of Health’s website at and on the Public Appointments website at . The deadline for submission of expressions of interest is Friday 14 February 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (11 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: As these are service issues, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy. The Deputy might also like to note that trolley data is published in some detail on the Department of Health website on a weekly basis, at the following link:

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts Data (11 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy is not immediately available within my Department. The information regarding my Department is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. Operational responsibility for agencies lies with the relevant CEO/Registrar/Director.