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Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (5 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: It will not be possible to answer all of the questions asked in two minutes. Patient safety has been my priority. It is the priority in the national service plan for the HSE. We have made available specific funding to address the recommendations made in the HIQA report on the death of Savita Halappanavar and have had monthly updates. A recent update shows that great progress has been...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Issues (5 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: Would the Deputy like the answer on Lyme disease now?

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (5 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I extend my sympathies to the families. I thank the Deputies for raising these matters and for affording me the opportunity to place my concerns on the record of the House. I, like everyone else who watched the programme, was deeply disturbed by what I saw. At the weekend, I met three of the families involved to offer my sympathies personally and to hear their individual stories. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (5 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the particular patient query raised by the Deputy, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in this matter. The Deputy's original Parliamentary Question was due for answer on 18 December 2013, therefore, as is procedural practice, the HSE were informed that the answer was not due until this date. I trust this clarifies the issue.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Prices (5 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The recent VHI premium increases, at an average of 3%, are considerably lower than in previous years. This reflects my emphasis on the need for VHI and all health insurers to address their costs. I was notified shortly after the VHI Board agreed the increases. VHI is a commercial company operating in a competitive market and it makes its own commercial decisions about its prices. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (5 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 Appointments Administration (5 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. In relation to the particular patient query raised by the Deputy, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to him...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (5 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: Health Services Expenditure (5 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: Total public expenditure on health for each of the years 2011 and 2012 was €14,075 million and €14,137 million respectively. The estimated figure for 2013 is €13,881 million. Estimates of private health expenditure are compiled by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and are principally based on data derived from the Household Budget Survey (HBS). The HBS is carried...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (5 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The National Ambulance Service (NAS) provides ambulance and pre-hospital emergency care to the population of County Cork. The service operates from 10 ambulance stations: Cork City, St. Mary’s Hospital Cork City, Midleton, Youghal, Fermoy, Mallow, Kanturk, Millstreet, Macroom and Bantry. The NAS continuously evaluates its services to align them with available resources and activity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (5 Feb 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Awareness (5 Feb 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (5 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 191 to 193, inclusive, together. As the Health Service Executive has responsibility for the recruitment practices used to fill psychologist posts, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the Executive for direct reply. I have also requested that the Executive respond directly in relation to the numbers who have successfully completed interview processes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (5 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (5 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: Patient Statistics (5 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: Haddington Road Agreement Implementation (4 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 609, 623 and 624 together. A number of representative bodies have sought clarification of provisions set out in the Haddington Road Agreement on behalf of their members. This is in accordance with standard industrial relation practices and is provided for in the agreement. Under the Agreement the pay of most consultants was cut in accordance with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Industry Lobbying (4 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: As the Deputy will know, and as I have made clear on a number of occasions, I am fully aware that there will be a range of interests which will oppose the introduction of the Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013. However, as the Deputy will also be aware, Government approval was received on 19 November 2013 for the publication of the General Scheme of the Bill and to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (4 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the detailed information requested by the Deputy, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to him directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Voluntary Sector Funding (4 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: My Department administers a National Lottery Discretionary Fund from which once-off grants are paid to community and voluntary organisations, providing a range of health related services. If an organisation wishes to make an application for National Lottery Funding they should send in a formal application. Detailed procedures, along with the application form are set out on the Department's...