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Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Relations Contracts Expenditure (18 Jun 2013)

James Reilly: For the year 2011 my Department did not spend any money on public relations advisors. The Press and Communications Office of my Department liaise with the media on behalf of the Department as well as all Ministers and do not use the services of a PR company. No money was spent on public relations between January 2012 and July 2012. Information in respect of the period from August 2012 to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (18 Jun 2013)

James Reilly: My Department has made no payments for the provision of foreign holidays for individuals or families. The position regarding the Health Service Executive (HSE) is a matter for the HSE. My Department has requested the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy in this regard. The information in relation to the Non-Commercial State Agencies is currently being collated and will be forwarded directly...

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

James Reilly: The Government has decided that the numbers employed across the public service must be reduced in order to meet its fiscal and budgetary targets. The Health Sector must make its contribution to that reduction. However, the HSE can make staff appointments once it remains within its overall employment ceiling and has the financial resources to do so. In relation to the particular query raised...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Jun 2013)

James Reilly: The National Waiting List Management Policy, A standardised approach to managing scheduled care treatment for in-patient, day case and planned procedures, January 2013, has been developed to ensure that all administrative, managerial and clinical staff follow an agreed national minimum standard for the management and administration of waiting lists for scheduled care. This policy, which has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Appointments to State Boards (18 Jun 2013)

James Reilly: For the period March 2011 to date, I have appointed a total of 252 people to boards under the aegis of my Department. Of these, 153 were appointments where I, as Minister for Health, have full discretion to nominate and appoint under the relevant legislation. The remaining 99 were appointed on foot of nominations by various bodies, again in accordance with the relevant legislative provisions....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (18 Jun 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: Hospital Procedures (18 Jun 2013)

James Reilly: The National Waiting List Management Policy, A standardised approach to managing scheduled care treatment for in-patient, day case and planned procedures, January 2013, has been developed to ensure that all administrative, managerial and clinical staff follow an agreed national minimum standard for the management and administration of waiting lists for scheduled care. This policy, which has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (18 Jun 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: National Lottery Funding Applications (18 Jun 2013)

James Reilly: My Department has received an application for funding from the 2013 National Lottery allocation from the organisation in question. This is one of a large number currently being assessed by my Department, and the Deputy will be informed of the outcome of the application as soon as a decision has been made.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Investigations (18 Jun 2013)

James Reilly: The Deputy may wish to note that the audit of State funded Crisis Pregnancy Counselling Services is nearing completion. This is being managed by the Office of Quality and Patient Safety in the Health Service Executive. The final draft report is under consideration by the Audit Requestor’s (Brigid McManus, former Secretary General, Department of Education and Skills and Dr. Philip...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (18 Jun 2013)

James Reilly: I wish to inform the Deputy that no official statistics are maintained in relation to terminations of pregnancy in Ireland. Therefore, I am in no position to issue any forecasts on the number of women who may undergo this medical procedure following enactment of this Bill.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Statistics (18 Jun 2013)

James Reilly: While I am aware that recent debates have provided some general indication as to the numbers of terminations of pregnancy currently taking place in Ireland, I wish to inform the Deputy that no official statistics are maintained in relation to terminations of pregnancy in Ireland. Therefore, I am in no position to comment on numbers or trends in this regard.

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

James Reilly: The National Waiting List Management Policy, A standardised approach to managing scheduled care treatment for in-patient, day case and planned procedures, January 2013, has been developed to ensure that all administrative, managerial and clinical staff follow an agreed national minimum standard for the management and administration of waiting lists for scheduled care. This policy, which has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Procurement Issues (18 Jun 2013)

James Reilly: All Government Departments and Agencies including the Health Service Executive which are funded from the Exchequer must comply with EU Directives and national guidelines on procurement. Procurement of various hospital supplies, goods and services including those specified support the delivery of health care which is a service matter. Therefore the question has been referred to the HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (18 Jun 2013)

James Reilly: This is a service matter, therefore, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Complaints Procedures (18 Jun 2013)

James Reilly: With regard to specific complaints in relation to experiences of individuals in our hospitals, there is a formal complaints policy, details of which are on the HSE website, at www.hse.ie/eng/services/ysys/Complaint. In addition, advice and instructions for making complaints about a service or an individual may be found at www.healthcomplaints.ie. In accordance with this procedure, a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (18 Jun 2013)

James Reilly: Improving access to outpatient services is a key priority for the Government. Collaborating with individual hospitals, the SDU together with the NTPF and the HSE have developed the OP waiting list minimum dataset that allows for data to be submitted to the NTPF from hospitals on a weekly basis and, for the first time, outpatient data is available on www.ntpf.ie. For 2013, a maximum waiting...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (18 Jun 2013)

James Reilly: The Revenue Commissioners, in conjunction with the Health Service Executive National Tobacco Control Office, have commissioned Ipsos MRBI to conduct research amongst smokers about the source of their cigarettes since 2009. The 2011 survey reported that 15% of all smokers were classified as having an illegal pack. The survey identified 8% as Non-Irish Duty Paid. The survey further found...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (18 Jun 2013)

James Reilly: Particular hospitals and specialties have experienced difficulties filling NCHD posts over the past number of years. Addressing this issue has been a priority for the health service and has included a number of recruitment programmes internationally. As a result, over the past three years, the vast majority of NCHD posts – 98% - have been filled normally. Where staffing issues...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Treatment Issues (18 Jun 2013)

James Reilly: The National Waiting List Management Policy, A standardised approach to managing scheduled care treatment for in-patient, day case and planned procedures, January 2013, has been developed to ensure that all administrative, managerial and clinical staff follow an agreed national minimum standard for the management and administration of waiting lists for scheduled care. This policy, which has...