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Child Protection: Motion (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: I do not accept that this inquiry cannot get the facts.

Child Protection: Motion (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: There are references to legislative deficiencies here and they may exist. The 1908 Act was drafted at a time when it could not be envisaged that a mother could inflict such abuse on her children. This abuse is not ring-fenced according to gender, geography or class. I know from social workers that terrible abuse takes place in some of the best resourced families in the country from time to...

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: Services for cocaine users continue to be provided as a integral part of the existing HSE addiction treatment services. In recent times the HSE has been re-orienting its addiction services to address the needs arising from changing patterns of drug use in the population e.g. poly drug use including cocaine use, alcohol use and abuse of prescribed drugs. Available evidence indicates that...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 314 and 316 together. As the Deputy's questions refer to a service matter they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: I understand that the HSE has prepared a draft ICT strategy which will include investment in Telemedicine and Telecare facilities to support island communities and that the strategy is awaiting approval pending the appointment of a national director of ICT for the HSE. As provision of telemedicine and telecare facilities to remote island communities and to medical practitioners is a service...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: 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 (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: The Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 provides for the implementation of EC Council Directive 93/104/EC covering certain aspects of the organisation of working time. This Directive did not cover the activities of doctors in training. In June 2000 the European Parliament and Council adopted Directive 2000/34/EC which amended Council Directive 93/104/EC and brought the activities of...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 326, 383, 384, 427 and 428 together. The Government is committed to ensuring the delivery of the best quality health services possible, in an effective and efficient way. Ensuring patient safety is of paramount importance, so that people can have confidence in the services and that the best possible patient outcomes can be achieved. There is significant...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 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 — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 336 and 498 together. During negotiations between Cork University Hospital management and union representatives following the opening of the Cork University Maternity Hospital, it was agreed that a review in relation to midwifery staffing levels would be undertaken. To assist with this task, the HSE engaged the services of Birthrate Plus, a UK-based...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 337 and 386 together. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Service Executive Property: Health Service Executive Property (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 338 and 341 together. The question of land usage is a service matter and has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct rely.

Written Answers — Health Centres: Health Centres (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 339, 340, 416, 417 and 418 together. As the Deputies' questions relate to service matters they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: This matter was referred to the HSE for a direct reply on 27 November 2008. My Department has asked the HSE to ensure that a reply is issued to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Jan 2009)

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

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: The primary remit of the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) is to offer surgical procedures to public patients who have been waiting longest for surgery. Once a person is longer than three months waiting, he or she may be eligible for treatment through the Fund. The NTPF currently maintains a particular focus on those persons who are waiting longer than 12 months for surgical...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 2009)

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