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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Apr 2009)

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

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (8 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: I am informed by the Health Service Executive that a reply issued to the Deputy on 23 March 2009.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: The matter raised by the Deputy relates to the provision of healthcare services and accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on the matter.

Written Answers — Female Genital Mutilation: Female Genital Mutilation (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 74 and 103 together. In 2008 the Women's Health Council published a report on Female Genital Mutilation. The Council's research found no evidence that Female Genital Mutilation is being carried out in Ireland among migrant ethnic communities now living here. A National Action Plan to Address Female Genital Mutilation, drawn up by non-governmental...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: All employees, including full time and part time employees on the payroll, who are, or are entitled to be members of a public service occupational pension scheme or pension arrangement are subject to the deduction provided for under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act, 2009. I can confirm that the levy applies to all employees of Brothers of Charity as this employer is...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 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 Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Apr 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 — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: An intersectoral group has been established by the Department of Health and Children to oversee the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the National Taskforce on Obesity. The Group comprises representatives of all key stakeholders, including experts from Government Departments and agencies, the food industry, and relevant NGOs. The inaugural meeting of the group was held...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: I have recently received the report of the Vaccine Damage Steering Group and I am currently considering its recommendations.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 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 (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: Under the new arrangements effected by the Health Act 2008, a much simplified system of assessment for eligibility was introduced in respect of persons aged 70 or over, based on the significantly higher gross income thresholds rather than the standard net income limits. The gross income thresholds are €700 per week for a single person and €1,400 for a couple, as against net income limits...

Written Answers — Nursing Education: Nursing Education (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: Since the enactment of legislation and regulations giving prescriptive authority to nurses and midwives in May 2007, the Health Service Executive has funded 248 nurses and midwives to undertake the six-month education programme provided in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and University College Cork. These nurses and midwives are from 61 clinical areas and 83 health service providers...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: My Department plans to circulate its draft Proposal for the General Scheme of the Human Tissue Bill 2009 for public consultation shortly. A central element of the draft Proposal will be the implementation of the key recommendations of the report by Dr Deirdre Madden into Post-mortem Practice and Procedures. In line with the report, the legislation will provide that no hospital post-mortem...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: I have consistently emphasised the need to improve facilities and services to persons with cystic fibrosis and we have made considerable progress in this regard over recent years. On the staffing side, some 48 additional staff ( 19 at St Vincent's), including consultant, nursing and allied health professionals, have been appointed. There have also been significant improvements to the...

Written Answers — Health Repayment Scheme: Health Repayment Scheme (7 Apr 2009)

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

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

Mary Harney: The Performance Related Awards Scheme (PRA) was introduced following a decision by the Government on the implementation of the Review Body on Higher Remuneration in the Public Sector. The operation of the scheme is overseen by the Committee for Performance Awards (CPA) and its reports, detailing the background and operation of the scheme and providing information on payments made in respect...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: The matter raised by the Deputy is the responsibility of the National Cancer Screening Service. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Chief Executive Officer of the Service to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to the matter raised.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: The Health Services Executive administers the pension scheme in question and therefore is the appropriate organisation to address the Deputy's query. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issue to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: My Department has no agreements with limited companies on the basis indicated by the Deputy. Service agreements made with bodies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for the bodies in question and my Department does not routinely compile or hold this information. My Department has referred the Deputy's question to the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Health Service...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: The Lung Transplant Unit at the Mater Hospital was formally opened in March 2004. My Department has requested the Health Service Executive to reply directly to the Deputy on the specific service issues raised.