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

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 785 to 788, inclusive, together. Management of the ambulance fleet is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Appointments to State Boards (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: In line with Government Decision S180/20/10/1424 of 2011, relating to the advertising for expressions of interest in vacancies on State Boards, my Department, in conjunction with the Public Appointments Service, currently advertises for board vacancies as they arise, where I, as Minister for Health, have nominating rights. Appointments may not necessarily be from the applications received...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Consultancy Contracts Data (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available within my Department. The information will be compiled and forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Consultancy Contracts Data (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: Having clarified the timeframe of the request with the Deputy, the information requested is not immediately available within my Department. The information is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: Technically there is no such thing as a discretionary medical card but it has come into common parlance because of full medical cards that were given to people who did not meet the criteria but where discretion was used because of the particular hardships they faced. The whole scheme is based on financial hardship, as the Act states. I have no wish as Minister for Health to be involved in...

Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: I thank Deputy O'Mahony for raising this sensitive Topical Issue, as it provides me with an opportunity to update the House on this matter. First, I acknowledge the impact of this on those diagnosed with narcolepsy following administration of Pandemrix influenza vaccine, as well as the impact it has had their families. I have heard directly from the families and the parents regarding their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Expenditure (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The detailed information sought by the Deputy in relation to unauthorised allowances paid in agencies funded under Section 38 of the 2004 Health Act is a matter for the HSE and, accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Charities and Voluntary Organisations (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The detailed information sought by the Deputy in relation to the appointment of a new board to the Central Remedial Clinic is a matter for the HSE and, accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Consultancy Contracts Data (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: Information for the period from January to December 2013 is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staffing (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: In 2013 my Department authorised the introduction of a targeted voluntary redundancy facility in the HSE and in organisations funded by the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004. The purpose of the facility is to achieve a permanent reduction in numbers and to facilitate ongoing health sector reform. This facility will provide managers with the scope to reduce employee numbers in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the particular issue raised by the Deputy I have asked the HSE to investigate this matter and respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hepatitis C Compensation Payments (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: I have recently received a submission from Positive Action in relation to women who received Anti D but who have never tested antibody positive for the virus. I have reviewed the issues raised and I am satisfied that the current legislation is fair and reasonable and so there are no plans to amend it. Section 4 of the Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal Act (No.34 of l997), as amended, sets...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (23 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 (23 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: Hospital Accommodation Provision (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: I understand that the proposed CF Unit in CUH will have 20 beds, 10 of which will be designated for patients with CF, eight within the unit with two additional isolation beds provided in the Renal Unit. I have been assured that patients with CF will have priority access to these ten beds at all times. The situation that has now arisen in relation to the development of this Unit is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (23 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: Hospital Services (23 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: Departmental Programmes (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: A key challenge for both the Department and the Health Service Executive (HSE) is to manage the impact of the significant financial, resource and demographic pressures on the health system while delivering safe, quality health and social care services to the Irish public. This will only be possible this year and in the years ahead by way of a reformed health system that provides access...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The HSE is legally obliged to set out the type and volume of health services it proposes to deliver in its annual National Service Plan (NSP). The preparation and publication of the HSE's annual Service Plan in each of the years 2011 to 2014 has taken place against a background of significantly reduced financial and human resources as a direct consequence of the very significant deterioration...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Prices (23 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: There are currently just over 2 million people, or 44.6% of the population with private health insurance. While this has fallen from a peak of 50.9% in 2008, Ireland continues to retain a high level of population holding voluntary private health insurance.However, the figures underline the need for cost containment by insurers so that people can continue to afford health insurance. The...