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Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: The management of waiting lists generally is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. The National Treatment Purchase Fund arranges treatment for patients who have been on a public 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 their case. At my request,...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 May 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 the person in question or anyone acting on their behalf to contact the Fund directly in relation to their case.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: At my request, the NTPF, working with the HSE and the hospitals, has focused in particular on reducing the number of persons waiting for more than twelve months for treatment. I am pleased to say that, as a result of the efforts made by all concerned during 2008, the total number of persons recorded as waiting over 12 months was reduced by 66%, from 4,637 to 1,576, between December 2007 and...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: Arrangements in relation to the rental or leasing of premises is a service matter and the question has therefore been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 May 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 the person in question or anyone acting on their behalf to contact the Fund directly in relation to their case.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: In general, persons retiring from the Health Services Executive are entitled to receive the pension and lump sum provisions applicable to their relevant superannuation scheme. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) provisions will be covered by a Circular to issue shortly. At present, lump sums are not subject to income tax. I understand the Commission on Taxation, which is to...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 May 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 (7 May 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 — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 May 2009)

Mary Harney: There were no Civil Servants dismissed from my Department from 2004 to date in 2009.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (6 May 2009)

Mary Harney: Health Service Executive employees will be entitled to apply for the early retirement scheme outlined in the 7 April, 2009 Budget. The scheme is being finalised at present and a copy of the circular, detailing the way in which the scheme will operate, will be provided to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (6 May 2009)

Mary Harney: The issue of screening at airports has been considered by the National Public Health Emergency Team on the basis of advice provided to it by the Pandemic Influenza Expert Group and has decided not to introduce screening at this time. The matter is however being reviewed on a daily basis. Health notices at Airports and Ports are in place.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 May 2009)

Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive (HSE) established an Orthodontic Review Group in 2006. One of the terms of reference for the group was to review the recommendations contained in the Joint Oireachtas Committee Reports on the Orthodontic Service in Ireland (February, 2002 and June, 2005). The Review Group's report was approved by the HSE's Management Team and published 2007. Therefore, the...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 May 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 (6 May 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 to 212, inclusive, together. As the matters raised by the Deputy relate to service issues they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (6 May 2009)

Mary Harney: In order to implement savings measures on public service numbers, the Government has decided that, with effect from 27 March 2009 to end 2010, no post in the public sector, however arising, may be filled by recruitment, promotion, or payment of an allowance for the performance of duties at a higher grade. The decision also applies to temporary appointments on a fixed-term basis and to the...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 May 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 (6 May 2009)

Mary Harney: The management of out-patient waiting lists 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.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (6 May 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 216 and 285 together. The Health (Amendment) Act 2005 and the subsequent Health (Charges for In-Patient Services) Regulations 2005 and the (Health Charges for In-patient Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 provide the legislative basis for the imposition of long stay charges. The legislation provides for two different classes of person for the purpose of...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 May 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 (6 May 2009)

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