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Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 Feb 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 and 197 together. Under the provisions of Regulation (EC) 1408/71, persons who are covered by the public healthcare system of one member state are entitled, under certain circumstances, to receive healthcare in the public system of another member state. Article 22 (1) (c) of the Regulation governs the referral of patients for public health services to...

Written Answers — Health Insurance Levy: Health Insurance Levy (17 Feb 2009)

Mary Harney: There is a serious risk that market segmentation would occur in a community rated market in the absence of measures under which insurers would receive compensation for the higher claims costs of older people. As set out in the analysis provided by the Health Insurance Authority, there was a significant risk that this would accelerate following the July Supreme Court decision in the absence...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Feb 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 (17 Feb 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 — Health Services: Health Services (17 Feb 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201 and 227 together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (17 Feb 2009)

Mary Harney: The development of the National Paediatric Hospital is a priority project for the Government. The Health Service Executive Capital Plan 2009-2013 includes provision for the development of the new hospital and an associated Ambulatory and Urgent Care Centre at Tallaght. The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board was established in May, 2007. Its primary function is to plan, design,...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (17 Feb 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203 and 204 together. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (17 Feb 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 to 207, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (17 Feb 2009)

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

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (17 Feb 2009)

Mary Harney: Under the National Cancer Control Programme, there are four managed cancer control networks and eight cancer centres, into which services are being transferred progressively. Symptomatic breast disease services are the first to be transferred to the eight centres. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has designated St. James's Hospital and St. Vincent's University Hospital as the two cancer...

Written Answers — Private Health Insurance: Private Health Insurance (17 Feb 2009)

Mary Harney: The total average percentage increase in VHI premia for adults over the past five years is set out in the tables below. TOTAL INCREASE BASE PLANS PLAN A PLAN B B XS PLAN C PLAN D PLAN E % % % % % % % SEPT 2004 3.80 3.80 3.80 3.80 3.80 3.80 3.80 SEPT 2005 12.61 12.50 12.50 10.50 12.50 16.00 16.00 SEPT 2006 12.50 10.65 12.36 12.35 12.44 14.73 14.74 SEPT 2007 8.50 9.50 8.50 9.40...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Feb 2009)

Mary Harney: Clearly, the current fiscal position demands the most careful control of public expenditure and I am strongly of the view that account needs to be taken of all opportunities for efficiencies. Within my Department, there is considerable focus on identifying opportunities to save money and this has been included in the annual business planning process which involves all staff. Within the...

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (17 Feb 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 — Smarter Travel Policy: Smarter Travel Policy (17 Feb 2009)

Mary Harney: My Department does not have a formal Workplace Travel Plan. However, the Department's policies in a number of areas impact on workplace travel, as follows; Parking is provided for bicycles used by staff to come to work, and showers are available for those cycling to work; The Travel Pass Scheme, which facilitates and encourages the use of public transport is available to those who wish to...

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (17 Feb 2009)

Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has responsibility for the selection and recruitment of general practitioners to provide services under the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme. At present there are two options for entry into the GMS for fully qualified vocationally trained General Practitioners. These are: Vacancies arising from the retirement, resignation or death of an existing GMS...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 Feb 2009)

Mary Harney: Under the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), there are four managed cancer control networks and eight cancer centres, into which services are being transferred progressively. In the HSE South, the designated cancer centres are Cork University Hospital, and Waterford Regional Hospital. Symptomatic breast disease services are the first to be transferred to the eight centres. The...

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (17 Feb 2009)

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

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (17 Feb 2009)

Mary Harney: I understand that a number of hospitals have the facility to accept credit card payments in their Emergency Departments. The HSE is exploring the use of 24 hour banking services to facilitate ease of payment for all hospitals. I would support the introduction of improved payment methods for patients and the reduction of associated costs. My Department has asked the HSE to respond more fully...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 Feb 2009)

Mary Harney: The HSE has indicated to me that this report will be published in the coming weeks. The HSE commissioned the report from Horwath Consulting Ireland, in association with Teamwork Management Services, to examine the arrangements for the provision of acute hospital services in the South with a view to identifying the best configuration of such services in the region. The Government is committed...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 Feb 2009)

Mary Harney: I have received direct correspondence, and copies of correspondence to the Health Service Executive (HSE), from consultants, including anaesthetists, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda regarding acute hospital services at Drogheda. The issues raised, including the issue of anaesthetic cover in the Louth/Meath area, have been the subject of detailed discussions between officials of my...