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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: In relation to the specific information sought by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it was referred to the HSE for direct reply. I have been informed by the HSE that they are in the process of gathering the detailed information sought by the Deputy and will forward it as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: The are currently no plans to introduce Meningococcal group B (Meningitis B) vaccine in Ireland, however should the National Immunisation Advisory Committee advice recommend its inclusion into the primary childhood immunisation programme in Ireland, my Department, in association with the Health Service Executive National Immunisation Office will examine the issue.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: The management of inpatient and day-case waiting lists for patients awaiting public health care is based on the principle that after urgent and cancer patients are treated, then clinically assessed routine patients should be seen in chronological order (i.e. longest waiter first). Should the patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Governance (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: In October 2013 there were 15,531 management / administrative staff employed in the HSE and agencies funded by the HSE, which represents 15.4% of total staff; management/administrative staff numbers have reduced by 2,890 since a peak in September 2007. In the context of the employment control framework numbers employed in the health service must be further reduced. While it is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: For 2013, a maximum waiting time target of 12 months has been set for a first time consultant-led outpatient appointment and this is reflected in the HSE Service Plan. The SDU and the NTPF are working closely with hospitals towards achievement of the maximum waiting time. Should a patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter I have requested the Health Service Executive to investigate and respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Organ Donation (3 Dec 2013)

James Reilly: My Department is currently developing legislative proposals for the introduction of an opt-out system of consent for organ donation. I believe that the opt-out system is integral to changing our awareness of, and attitude towards, organ donation. It is hoped to make organ donation the norm in Ireland. My Department recently undertook a public consultation on the practicalities of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Nov 2013)

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: Public Sector Staff Sick Leave (28 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: No representations have been received to date.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (28 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (28 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: My priority as Minister for Health is to ensure that those diagnosed with narcolepsy following pandemic vaccination are provided with a wide range of services and supports to meet their health needs. Both the Health Service Executive and the Department of Education and Skills, at my request, are ensuring that those affected receive tailored assistance to address their individual...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (28 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (28 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: I have referred this question to the HSE for direct response to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care Issues (28 Nov 2013)

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: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (28 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: As the Deputy will be aware, Government approval was received on 19 November, 2013 for the publication of the General Scheme of a new Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013 and to proceed with the drafting of the legislation based on this General Scheme. While I am not in a position to comment on the Australian report referred to by the Deputy, I can assure him that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (28 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The Directive on Patients’ Rights in Cross Border Healthcare provides rules for the reimbursement to patients’ of the cost of receiving treatment abroad, where the patient would be entitled to such treatment in their home Member State (Member State of Affiliation) and supplements the rights that patients already have at EU level through the legislation on the coordination of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Nov 2013)

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 Waiting Lists (28 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The HSE have confirmed that none of the paediatric hospitals in Dublin (Crumlin, Tallaght and Temple St.) are in breach of the SDU targets in relation to GI scopes. What this means is that no child is waiting longer than 13 weeks for a scope. All three hospitals have been working with the HSE and SDU to actively manage their waiting lists and it is anticipated there will continue to be no...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Prices (28 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: I am determined to address rising unsustainable costs in the sector in the interests of consumers. I want insurers to address the base cost of each element of claims which they pay and have made it clear to private health insurers that I believe significant savings can be made, ultimately reducing the impact of rising health costs on health insurance premiums for the consumer. Earlier this...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Stroke Facilities (27 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: I am very grateful to the Deputy for providing me with the opportunity to speak on this matter. Improvements in stroke services were envisioned in the Changing Cardiovascular Health: Cardiovascular Health Policy 2010-2019, which was launched in 2010. The policy establishes a framework for the prevention, detection and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, which seeks to...