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- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (22 Apr 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 (22 Apr 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 (22 Apr 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 (22 Apr 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 (22 Apr 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 — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: The matter raised by the Deputy relates to the provision of health care services and accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on the matter.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Apr 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 — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (22 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: The next stage in the development of St. Vincent's Hospital will involve the building of a new ward block to replace existing accommodation. The new facility will include appropriate isolation facilities and accommodation for cystic fibrosis patients as required. This project has always been a priority for this Government. I am very pleased that we have found a way to allow the project to...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (22 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the National Childcare Investment Programme (NCIP) 2006-2010, under which the Community Childcare Subvention Scheme (CCSS) is being implemented. Services participating in the CCSS receive annual funding on the basis of the number of qualifying parents recorded as using the service in a particular reference week, generally set in late...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 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 (22 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 334 to 336, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. Question No. 337 answered with Question No. 308.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: The issue of access to the drug in question is being given consideration by the Health Service Executive (HSE). Arising from a recent review of neurology services a clinician led review group is to advise on how best to ensure that there is fair and equitable access to the drug and other agents used to treat the particular condition, taking account of clinical need, benefits and cost. The...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (22 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: Almost 130,000 people work full-time or part-time in our public health services. In recent years, the Governments ongoing high level of investment in health has achieved and maintained significant increases in the numbers of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals employed in the public health services. The Government has also invested heavily in the education and training of...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 340 and 341 together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (22 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: The National Youth Work Advisory Committee is completing its review of the 2003 - 2007 National Youth Work Development Plan and has given initial consideration to possible next steps for the development of a new plan, having regard to current youth work policy and practice in Ireland. I understand that the Committee proposes to discuss the matter further with my Department and is at present...
- Written Answers — Patient Private Property Fund: Patient Private Property Fund (22 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: The HSE is about to commence the calculation and refund of interest retained on Patient Private Property (PPP) funds invested since 2005. It is envisaged that the first payments will be made during May 2009. The HSE is continuing the validation of data on client balances to allow calculation of actual interest owed and assign that interest to existing client PPP accounts or arrange for the...
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (22 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (22 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: The Minister envisages the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008 commencing Report Stage in the Dáil as soon as possible. Thereafter, it is intended to progress the legislation through the Houses of the Oireachtas with a view to implementing the scheme in the second half of 2009. Unfortunately it is not possible to give a more specific timeframe at present. Budget 2009 provided â¬55...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2009)
Mary Harney: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.