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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Discharges (5 Nov 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Labelling (5 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The Government has approved the drafting of a health oriented Public Health (Alcohol) Bill to provide for, among other things, health labelling of alcohol products which will see: a) Health warnings and advice (including for pregnancy) on all alcoholic drink containers (bottles, cans etc.) and on promotional materials; b) the amount of pure alcohol as measured in grams and the calorie count...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (5 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: I believe we must concentrate on getting the best possible services for patients from the budgets available to us. This means we need to focus on how beds are used, on the throughput of patients, on reducing length of stay to international norms and on having as many procedures as possible carried out as day cases rather than inpatient work. Throughout 2013 hospitals will open and close...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (5 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: Cancer Incidence (5 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Fewer than 20 cases of invasive peritoneal cancer are diagnosed on average per year in Ireland. Cancers of the peritoneum are most likely to arise from secondary spread from another intra-abdominal cancer. Because of this, and the low incidence involved, it is not proposed to undertake an awareness campaign focused on peritoneal cancer. Meanwhile, efforts to raise cancer awareness more...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (5 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The gross current budget for the Department of Health (Vote 38) for 2014 is almost €212m, a reduction of €20m on the 2013 allocation of €232m. A detailed breakdown of the reductions in 2014 for the salaries and expenses of the Office of the Minister for Health and certain other services administered by that Office, including miscellaneous grants, will be provided in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (24 Oct 2013)

James Reilly: As the Deputy is aware, Government approval was received on 28th May 2013 to begin the process of introducing standardised packaging of tobacco products in Ireland. An interdepartmental Steering Group on Standardised Packaging has been established to oversee the implementation of a project plan in the area. The work of the Steering Group is part of the deliberative process informing the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (24 Oct 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 233 to 235, inclusive, together. Nadolol was being reimbursed by the HSE at a price of €79.45. The supplier informed the HSE some months ago that it could not continue to supply at that price. The HSE is aware that the price currently offered to community pharmacies is in the region of €259. Where there is a sudden increase in price sought...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (24 Oct 2013)

James Reilly: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. An individual's access to orthodontic treatment is determined against a set of clinical guidelines and priority is given to patients with greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance Provision (24 Oct 2013)

James Reilly: I do not believe that the relatively modest declines in private health insurance coverage in recent years will make universal health insurance (UHI) unfeasible. UHI will cover the total population, not just those who can afford to pay. Under UHI, everyone will be insured and will have equal access to a standard package of primary and acute hospital services, including acute mental health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Cover (24 Oct 2013)

James Reilly: The number of people insured continues to decline since its peak at almost 2.3 million at the end of 2008. At the end of June 2013, 2.06 million people held private health insurance, which represents a reduction of 64,000 from end June 2012. The reduction in numbers has occurred in all age groups, but particularly in the 18 to 29 age group and it is unlikely that people in this age...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (24 Oct 2013)

James Reilly: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (24 Oct 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: Cochlear Implants (24 Oct 2013)

James Reilly: Beaumont Hospital is the centre for delivering Ireland's national cochlear implant programme, with surgical provision for patients under six years being carried out in the Children's University Hospital Temple Street. Since the programme commenced in 1995, over 700 patients have received cochlear implants. Beaumont Hospital carried out ninety cochlear implants in 2012 (42 children and 48...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (24 Oct 2013)

James Reilly: Enbrel is licensed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. However, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis are not conditions covered by the Long Term Illness Scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescription Charges (24 Oct 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 247 and 265 together. As announced in Budget 2014, it has become necessary to increase the prescription charge due to the very difficult and challenging economic environment which requires the Government to achieve additional savings in health expenditure with €666 million of savings targeted in 2014. The increase in prescription charges will account...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (24 Oct 2013)

James Reilly: Warfarin is a medication to prevent at risk patients developing cardiovascular events due to blood clotting. In most cases, warfarin is prescribed to patients in the first instance in a hospital setting. Thereafter, the international normalized ratio (INR), i.e. taking of blood samples in order to titrate patients' warfarin dosages, is monitored on an ongoing basis in either a hospital...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (24 Oct 2013)

James Reilly: The HSE is responsible for the administration of the primary care schemes, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 Oct 2013)

James Reilly: The Department of Health and the HSE are currently involved in discussions about this issue. A number of options are being considered. The HSE has also commissioned an independent review of orthodontic services. The outcome of this review, which is near completion, will give guidance as to what changes will be desirable to provide the best possible model of care delivery, given the current...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs (24 Oct 2013)

James Reilly: Provision is made for €10 million savings arising from the removal of products from the Reimbursement List. The HSE will now consider products for review in compliance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.