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Written Answers — Health Service Investigations: Health Service Investigations (17 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: The Trust in Care Policy is a policy for Health Service employers on upholding the dignity and welfare of patients/clients and procedures for managing allegations of abuse against staff members. This was developed in partnership with the Health Sector unions and was launched in May 2005. The objectives of the Policy are twofold. Firstly, to promote a safe and caring environment in all...

Written Answers — Homeless Children: Homeless Children (17 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: Under Section 45 of the Child Care Act 1991 the HSE may provide assistance and support to young people leaving their care up to the age of 21 years, or to young people completing an educational course until the completion of that course. The Deputy may be aware of a longitudinal study being undertaken by Trinity College in respect of young homeless people. Phase I of the study entitled...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (17 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: Legal advice which I obtained in 2004 strongly indicated that female genital mutilation would constitute an offence under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. I am not aware of any evidence that female genital mutilation is being carried out in Ireland among ethnic communities living here. The question of introducing specific legislation to ban female genital mutilation...

Written Answers — Health Repayment Scheme: Health Repayment Scheme (17 Jun 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 (17 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — Medical Council Inquiry: Medical Council Inquiry (17 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: The professional conduct of the consultant referred to has been the subject of a number of inquiries. In 1995 the Medical Council instigated a fitness to practice inquiry but this was delayed pending the outcome of separate legal proceedings, including criminal and judicial review proceedings. Following a Supreme Court judgement in July 2008 the Medical Council recommenced an Inquiry, and...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (16 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 96 to 101, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — Health Service Funding: Health Service Funding (16 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive is currently adjusting its Capital Plan to take account of the revised capital funding envelope available following the Supplementary Budget in April. Details of the individual projects being included in the Capital Plan will be made available when the plan is approved.

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (16 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: The management of waiting lists generally is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the Executive 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 the person in question or anyone acting on...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (16 Jun 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (16 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: 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 Health Service Executive's 2009 Service Plan, the processing of all medical card and GP visit card applications will transfer to the Executive's Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) in Dublin. The change is being implemented on a phased basis and has...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin has reiterated that no child has been denied access to emergency life saving surgery due to the hospital's financial breakeven programme. The hospital continues to prioritise each patient on the basis of clinical need. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (16 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: I am very pleased to say that the process of extending BreastCheck to County Clare has commenced. The necessary consent letters were issued to eligible women in the first screening areas within the past week and invitations/appointments for screening are expected to be issued from early July. The Programme will ultimately offer screening to the approximately 8,000 women aged between 50 and...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: My Department does not have a contract with any particular taxi company. Taxi services are obtained by departmental staff as required. If a wheelchair accessible taxi is required, this will be requested when a taxi is being called for. The amounts spent by the Department of Health and Children on taxis for the years 2008 and to date in 2009 are €15,238 and €5,425 respectively. The...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (16 Jun 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (16 Jun 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 — Health Services: Health Services (16 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — Influenza Incidence: Influenza Incidence (16 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: A public health alert was received from the World Health Organisation on 24th April 2009 indicating that human cases of influenza type A(H1N1) had been identified in the USA and Mexico. At that time the WHO pandemic alert level was at phase 3. On 11 June the WHO raised this alert level to phase 6 which in effect declares an influenza pandemic. Pandemic means that an influenza virus, new to...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (16 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: It is essential that we prioritise patient safety and quality and that we organise and manage services accordingly. The priority is to provide safe services as close as possible to where people live. Ensuring patient safety is of paramount importance, so that people can have confidence in the services and that the best possible patient outcomes can be achieved. In the past, Roscommon County...