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Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has the operational responsibility for the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme. Up to the start of this year, medical card and GP visit card applications were processed in the 32 local health areas. However, under the HSE's 2009 Service Plan, the processing of all medical card and GP visit card applications will transfer to the Executive's Primary Care...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: I understand that the Health Service Executive has replied to the Deputy in relation to this matter following her Question on 9 June 2009. The National Treatment Purchase Fund arranges treatment for patients who have been on a surgical waiting list for more than three months. It is open to the person in question or anyone acting on their behalf to contact the Fund directly in relation to...

Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 141 and 142 together. I have seen the briefing note from the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) referred to by the Deputy. The briefing note was circulated by the IPU in response to my announcement of a series of measures, under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009 to tackle the rapid growth in the cost of distributing and dispensing drugs...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. The National Treatment Purchase Fund arranges treatment for patients who have been on a surgical waiting list for more than three months. It is open to a person or anyone acting on their behalf to contact the Fund directly in relation to their case.

Written Answers — Assisted Human Reproduction: Assisted Human Reproduction (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: There is no legislation in Ireland that deals specifically with the area of Assisted Human Reproduction. The Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction examined this in its report and considered a number of legal issues which, in the view of the Commission, would arise under the current law, including the issue of determining legal parentage of a child born to a surrogate mother, applications...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (1 Jul 2009)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: Radiotherapy services will transfer from St. Luke's to St James's Hospital and Beaumont Hospital as part of the implementation of the National Plan for Radiation Oncology. The decision is based on expert advice and is designed to ensure that radiation oncology is integrated with all other aspects of cancer care, including surgery and medical oncology. This is in line with best international...

Written Answers — Hospital-Acquired Infections: Hospital-Acquired Infections (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: Health Care Associated Infections (HCAIs) continue to be a challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. Ireland is not unique in this regard and tackling HCAIs here, including MRSA and C. difficile, continues to be a priority for the government and for the Health Service Executive (HSE). Ireland participated in the Third Prevalence Survey of Health Care Associated Infections in acute...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 160 together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: Data on the number of hospital staff working in public sector has been referred to the HSE and for direct reply to the Deputy. Data on the number of staff working in private hospitals is not collected by my Department. The Deputy may be aware that a recent report by the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs and FÁS - A Quantitative Tool for Workforce Planning in Healthcare: Example Simulations...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: Neither my Department nor the Health Service Executive has a direct responsibility for the operation and management of private hospitals. I am not therefore in a position to provide the information sought by the Deputy in respect of private hospitals. My Department in conjunction with the HSE will endeavour to compile the extensive data sought by the Deputy in relation to acute public...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: The Government allocated over €15.5 billion for health services in the Estimates for 2009 (Votes 39 and 40). In 1992, €2.1 billion (£1.7 billion) was provided by Government. There has been substantial investment in the health services in recent years. This year health spending will represent nearly 30% of gross current expenditure. In accordance with the legislation, which includes...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: As the Deputy is aware, the National Service Plan 2009 which I approved in December contained a number of economic and cost avoidance measures for 2009 (in addition to a continuation of value for money measures from 2008). Subsequently a range of potential exposures (some of which were identified in the National Service Plan) materialised. Based on the best information available, a figure...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Jul 2009)

Mary Harney: The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive and under the Act, the Executive is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Following receipt of correspondence in relation to this matter, my Department therefore referred it to the HSE for attention. My Department has been informed by the HSE that the family...