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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staffing (21 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: Ambulance Service Provision (21 Jan 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (21 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The HSE has informed my Department that the patient in question was admitted to Galway University Hospital on Tuesday 14 January, 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child Care Services Provision (21 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: Autism Support Services (21 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: As the issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the HSE to look into the particular matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (21 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 604 and 634 together. As was outlined in the HSE's Internal Audit Report, a considerable number of Section 38 agencies were found to be in breach of Government pay policy with regard to the remuneration of senior staff. The Department of Health pay policy circular, which was issued on 27 September 2013, made it clear that Section 38 funded agencies may...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (21 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 605 and 607 together. In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (21 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: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (21 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: My Department has made no payments to the consultancy firms referred to in the Deputies question, from January 2011 to date.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (21 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: Child Care Services Provision (21 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: As the issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the HSE to look into the particular matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (21 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The HSE has responsibility for the recruitment of nurses 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 nurse recruitment, as this is a service matter it has been referred...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (21 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: All maternity units have an Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit in place and all trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology now receive formal training in the use of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology. In 2011 the HSE purchased additional ultrasound machines to ensure that all machines in use were less than 5 years old. The HSE has also commenced implementation of the National Standards for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (21 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 615 to 618, inclusive, together. 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: Public Health Issues (21 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: Under Section 45 of the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts, 2002 to 2013 it is prohibited to sell tobacco products to persons under 18 years of age. The monitoring and enforcement of Section 45 is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive and as such, I have referred this question to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (21 Jan 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (21 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: Health Services Staff Recruitment (21 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (21 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: There is a significant amount of research and evidence available nationally and internationally regarding the health effects of smoking on smokers and those around them. As such the harms caused by smoking are well established and my Department has not commissioned any research in this area in the years referred to by the Deputy. In relation to the heath expenditure on campaigns to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Licensing (21 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: The competent authority for licensing and safety of all medicines, including vaccines licensed in Ireland is the Irish Medicines Board (IMB). From 2010 to date, the IMB has received 783 reports of suspected adverse reactions to Pandemrix, the majority of which are consistent with the known effects of the vaccine as described in the product information (product information for all authorised...