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Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (28 Jan 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: Obesity Strategy (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: Under the auspices of the Special Action Group on Obesity (SAGO), I set up a Steering Group to oversee the carrying out of a Health Impact Assessment on the health and economic aspects of introducing a Sugar Sweetened Drinks levy. Since completion of the HIA significant additional evidence has concluded that intake of free sugars or sugar sweetened beverages is a determinant of body weight,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (28 Jan 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: Ambulance Service Provision (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The National Ambulance Service (NAS) must treat, stabilise and transport a patient in an emergency situation to the nearest appropriate emergency department. The overriding concern of the NAS at all times is that timely and appropriate pre-hospital care is delivered to all patients. Ambulance personnel operate under very strict clinical practice guidelines. Staff are instructed to take all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the query raised 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: Vaccination Programme (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: Influenza is a highly infectious acute respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus and affects people of all ages. Outbreaks of influenza occur almost every year, especially during winter time. Seasonal flu vaccination forms part of the Adult Immunisation Programme. Each year in line with World Health Organisation recommendations the vaccine changes to suit the strain of circulating...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: BreastCheck, the National Breast Screening Programme, is carried out in Ireland in line with EU Guidelines that are based on recommendation from the International Agency for Research on Cancer which is a WHO agency. BreastCheck's approach, involving a population-based ongoing call and recall system with outcomes being reviewed by two consultant radiologists, provides a quality service in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (28 Jan 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (28 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: Hospital Services (28 Jan 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: Health Services Staff Issues (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: My Department has no record of having received such complaints and as the individual is an employee of the Health Service Executive it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy cannot be provided at this time as the matter is the subject of a criminal investigation by An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (28 Jan 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: Health Services Staff Issues (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: In May 2013 my Department issued a Circular letter to the HSE, authorising the introduction of an incentivised career break scheme in the HSE and in organisations funded by the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004. The scheme was intended as a mechanism to assist managers to achieve the numbers reduction required under the 2013 Employment Control Framework, as well as the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Staff (28 Jan 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: Departmental Bodies (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The audit committee in the Department of Health was established in 2004 and operates under a written charter. The committee consists of five members, two of whom are external to the Department. Members of the committee are not obliged to hold any specific professional qualifications however, members are appointed having regard to their relevant qualifications, appropriate expertise and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Incidence (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The HSE-National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) works within international standards of practice that reflect best available evidence. The NCCP was set up in 2007 to provide a comprehensive programme of cancer control in Ireland, to transform how cancer care is delivered and to ensure that cancer services meet the highest standards. Cancer services have been reorganised in line with best...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: I have been advised by the HSE that the person concerned is not an employee of the Executive and is in fact an employee of Raheny Home Help, a voluntary organisation. In these circumstances the issue raised by the Deputy, the need for the level five qualification, is a 'conditions of employment' matter between Raheny Home Help and the person concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: I note with optimism 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 778 to 784, inclusive, 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.