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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Contracts (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: My Department does not have a contract with an individual Taxi company. If a member of staff requires a taxi they hire and pay for it and recoup payment on the production of a receipt. My Department's travel policy concerning the use of taxis is that their use should be kept to a minimum and they should be hired only when no suitable public transport is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The Directive on Patients’ Rights in Cross Border Healthcare provides rules for the reimbursement to patients’ of the cost of receiving treatment abroad, where the patient would be entitled to such treatment in their home Member State (Member State of Affiliation) and supplements the rights that patients already have at EU level through the legislation on the coordination of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Jan 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: My Department does not provide funding under section 39 of the Health Act 2004. The Health Service Executive (HSE) funds a range of service providers under section 39 of the Health Act 2004 and the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the detailed information sought by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Investigations (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: Given that the matter raised by the Deputy is subject to legal proceeding in the High Court, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: As these are service issues, I have asked the HSE to revert to the Deputy with the precise details sought. There were an additional 143 consultants (WTE's) employed at the end of December 2013 compared with the end of December 2010. The HSE advised my Department at the start of this week that 104 posts had been advertised at the reduced rates and that, to-date, 36 posts had been filled...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: Firstly I would like to extend my sympathies to the family of the person concerned. In response to the Deputy's previous question regarding this matter, PQ 53299/13 of 11th December 2013, the Deputy was provided with a full report by the HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS), which outlined the Service's response to the emergency call. This report also outlined the NAS review of the call,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (30 Jan 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 her in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (30 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The HSE and the Department of Education and Skills are providing a range of services and supports to individuals diagnosed with narcolepsy following pandemic vaccination regardless of age, on an ex-gratia basis. These services and supports which are co-ordinated by the HSE National Advocacy Unit are intended to provide that individuals receive tailored assistance to address their specific...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (30 Jan 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (30 Jan 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.

Seanad: Health Identifiers Bill 2013: Second Stage (29 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: I thank the Senators for their contributions. The issue of resources was raised, along with the ongoing exercise to estimate costs. My Department has asked the HSE to establish a project team to continue the work of developing high level estimates. Engagement with the market will be needed to determine the final cost but there is no question of another personnel, payroll and related...

Seanad: Health Identifiers Bill 2013: Second Stage (29 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: I never wrote to him about pylons. Sorry, old boy.

Seanad: Health Identifiers Bill 2013: Second Stage (29 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: I welcome this opportunity to bring the Health Identifiers Bill 2013 before the House. It represents another step in the Government's reform programme, which will provide a modern integrated health service that places patient care and safety at its centre. The Bill will allow us to introduce a system of unique identifiers for both individuals and providers of health services right across...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (29 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the specific hospital appointment query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Building Regulations Compliance (29 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: Managing the delivery of healthcare construction projects is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. In relation to the smaller agencies directly funded by my Department, information in relation to the impact of the new Building Control Regulations 2013 on building projects currently underway is not available at the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (29 Jan 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: Health Services Provision (29 Jan 2014)

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