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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (6 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: Hospitals Funding (6 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 230 and 231 together. 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: Hospital Consultants Recruitment (6 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 Staff Data (6 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: HSE Agency Staff Issues (6 Feb 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (6 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 Procedures (6 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 (6 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: Hepatitis C Compensation Payments (6 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The outturns for the Hepatitis C and HIV Compensation Tribunal for the years 2007 - 2010 are as follows: - 2007 2008 2009 2010 Total Payments €81,905,559 €62,744,412 €54,496,377 €49,427,554 Surplus/(Deficit) for year €13,694,441 €12,057,588 (€3,011,377) €4,575,446 Surplus/(Deficit) brought forward from previous year...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (6 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The only source of funding for NGOs in my Department's Vote is the National Lottery Discretionary Fund. Receipt of funding is based on a detailed assessment of the application and service level agreements are not applicable, as such grants are, by their nature, for once off projects and are not intended to fund ongoing services. Information in relation to organisations who received funding...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (6 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: Management of the healthcare estate a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (6 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The HSE has responsibility for the recruitment of these grades and can recruit staff in exceptional circumstances, where it has been established that there is an urgent service requirement and that this can be accommodated within the budgetary constraints and overall employment ceiling. Regarding the current position relating to recruitment, as this is a service matter it has been referred...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (6 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: Delivery of the healthcare infrastructure a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (6 Feb 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (6 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: A maximum waiting time target of 12 months has been set for a first time consultant-led outpatient appointment and this is reflected in the HSE Service Plan. The SDU and the NTPF are working closely with hospitals towards achievement of the maximum waiting time. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (6 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: Once again I would like to offer my sincerest sympathies to the families who have suffered such tragic losses. The loss of a child is a very difficult burden to bear. I am extremely concerned about the recent reports into the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise and I conveyed my concern to three of the families when I met them personally at the weekend. These meetings, were I believe, very...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (6 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The Deputy will be aware that I have asked the Chief Medical Officer to provide me with a report on the issues pertaining to the deaths of infants at Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Pending finalisation of that report, I am not in a position to make any further comments in the matter. The Chief Medical Officer's report will be completed as expeditiously as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Inspections (6 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: Since late 2012 HIQA has been carrying out a monitoring programme against the National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections (NSPCHCAI). Both I and my Department welcome the publication of HIQA's reports and note the concerns raised in them about hand hygiene practices particularly among medical staff. HIQA carried out an unannounced inspection on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (6 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: In November 2013, the HSE launched the National Open Disclosure Policy, Guidelines and supporting documents following on from a joint HSE/State Claims Agency national pilot project in relation to Open Disclosure. Open Disclosure is defined as “an open consistent approach to communicating with patients and their families when things go wrong in healthcare. This includes expressing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (6 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.