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Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: In relation to the particular query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: As I advised in February, a high level steering group is leading the development of the Strategy. The steering group is due to meet next week with a view to signing off on the draft strategy which will then be submitted to me for my consideration with a view to publishing in the autumn.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Safety (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: My Department is examining the appropriate structures for the responsibilities that might be assigned to the Patient Safety Agency (PSA). The role and inter-relationship of the PSA with the reforming health system needs to be carefully designed and developed. My Department is liaising with the Health Service Executive on the details surrounding the establishment of the PSA to ensure an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Infrastructure (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: I believe that structural reform of the health service is key to addressing the problems within our current health system and is also critical in the journey to UHI. Getting the structure right will be a complex task and as such, each phase of the transition will be evaluated carefully as we progress towards UHI. The Government has committed to a major programme of reform, involving the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: I wish to inform the Deputy that I am considering policy proposals on the regulation of Assisted Human Reproduction and related matters, including stem cell research.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vehicle Clamping (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: In relation to the particular query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Agencies Pension Provisions (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: The information sought is currently being collated and will be forwarded directly to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Expenditure (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: The number of miles claimed to date in 2013 and the total amount of travel expenses paid to me and to each Minister of State in my Department to date in 2013 are set out in the table below. - Number of miles claimed in 2013 Total Amount of Travel Expenses paid in 2013 Minister James Reilly, T.D. 15,960 €27,237 Minister Kathleen Lynch, T.D. 11,923 €12,002 Minister Alex...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Remuneration (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: I understand that a response to Parliamentary Question No. 283 of 27 June 2013 issued to the Deputy from the Health Service Executive on 1st July 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultants Remuneration (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: Parliamentary Question 291 of 27 June 2013 has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy. My Department has been advised by the Executive that a reply should issue early next week.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: The Money Follows the Patient Policy Paper, which I published for consultation on 15 February last, outlines the Government’s plans for the introduction of a prospective case based payment system for hospital services using Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs). This new funding model will mean that hospitals will be funded on the basis of the quantity and quality of the services they...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 699 and 732 together. Regulations were introduced in October 2011 to provide a legal basis for community pharmacists to supply and administer seasonal influenza vaccine. The fee for pharmacists of €15 was set in accordance with the provisions of the Community Pharmacy Contractor (CPC) Agreement. This provides a choice for those to whom this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: Officials from my Department recently met with the Troika who were briefed on the eHealth strategy currently being developed by my Department and the HSE. The strategy is at an advanced stage of development and is currently being evaluated by a wide range of interested stakeholders. It is anticipated that this process will be completed over the next few weeks after which the strategy will be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Programme (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the table below. Title of Bill No. of amendments proposed by Minister for Health No. of Ministerial amendments agreed No. of amendments proposed by Senators which were agreed Health Service Executive (Governance) Act 2013 Committee Stage - 8 Report Stage - 3 11 Nil* *Note: Minister moved amendment in Dail as a result of Seanad debate.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Symphysiotomy Report (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: My Department received the independent Report into Symphysiotomy in Ireland at the end of May and it was submitted to me shortly after that. Both myself and my Department's officials have been studying its conclusions. The Report is the result of considerable work by the author and includes both academic research and consultation on this research involving patient groups, health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Staff (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Exchequer Savings (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the attached tabular statements: Special Advisors Salaries Minister Reilly: - Pre Haddington Road Agreement Post Haddington Road Agreement Maureen Windle Special Advisor - 67% work sharer €61,784.42 €58,174.91 Mark Costigan Press Advisor €92,672 €87,258 - - - - Minister White: - - - Madeline Mulrennan...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 719 and 747 together. The Government is committed to introducing, on a phased basis, a universal GP service without fees within its first term of office, as set out in the Programme for Government and the Future Health strategy framework. This policy constitutes a fundamental element in the Government’s health reform programme. The current Government is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Bed Statistics (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: As this is a service issue, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Remuneration (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: As the issue raised is a matter for the HSE, I have requested the Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.