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Written Answers — Department of Health: Smaller Hospitals Framework (8 May 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 238 and 239 together. Clear information about the role of our smaller hospitals and what they will do in the future is offered in Securing the Future of Smaller Hospitals: A Framework for Development, which focuses in particular on the role of nine smaller hospitals that have been the subject of particular attention from the Health Information and Quality...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Legislation (8 May 2013)

James Reilly: I wish to inform the Deputy that the terms of reference for the Expert Group on the Judgment in A, B & C v Ireland were initially drawn up by the relevant officials in my Department, with reference to the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights. They were discussed by Government and approved on the 29th November 2011. The membership of the Expert Group was chosen and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Legislation (8 May 2013)

James Reilly: While it would not be appropriate for me to comment on the Savita Halappanavar case at this time, I wish to inform the Deputy that the intention of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill is to bring legal clarity to cases where there is a real and substantial risk to the life, as distinct from the health, of a pregnant woman which may only be averted by termination of pregnancy. Head 2...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Regulatory Impact Assessment Usage (7 May 2013)

James Reilly: In line with the Regulatory Impact Assessment Guidelines (RIA) published by the Department of the Taoiseach, my Department is undertaking a Regulatory Impact Analysis on the Tobacco Products Directive Proposal. A key element of the RIA process is consultation with key stakeholders. As you are aware a Public Consultation on the Tobacco Products Directive took place earlier this year and my...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (7 May 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 367, 369 to 371, inclusive, 401 and 402 together. The HSE has received an application for the inclusion of pirfenidone in the GMS and community drugs schemes. The application is being considered in line with the procedures and timescales agreed last year by the Department of Health and the HSE with the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA) for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (7 May 2013)

James Reilly: Water fluoridation and the use of appropriate fluorides is a major plank of public health policy in Ireland in the prevention and management of tooth decay. In 2002 the Forum on Fluoridation, which was established to review this policy, concluded that the fluoridation of public piped water supplies should continue as a public health measure. The Irish Expert Body on Fluorides and Health,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (7 May 2013)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Claims (7 May 2013)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive is continuing a drive to reduce the time taken to submit claims to private health insurance companies. It should be noted that the non timely completion of paperwork does not cost the HSE €61m, as the money does get paid. However, it is acknowledged that there is a timing issue and that is what the HSE is focused on. The number of days taken for consultants...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (7 May 2013)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Substance Misuse Strategy (7 May 2013)

James Reilly: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that real and tangible proposals are currently being finalised on foot of the recommendations in the National Substance Misuse Strategy report. These proposals cover all of the areas mentioned in the report, including minimum unit pricing, advertising of alcohol, and the structural separation of alcohol from other products in mixed trading outlets. As part...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (7 May 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 May 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: Hospital Procedures (7 May 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (7 May 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (7 May 2013)

James Reilly: The Government is committed to ensuring access and equity of service for people with disabilities, at all levels of the health service. In this regard, the HSE has specific obligations under the Disability Act 2005. As the HSE provides addiction services in partnership with a range of statutory, non-statutory voluntary and community groups as well as projects in Drugs Task Force areas, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Generic Drugs Substitution (7 May 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 385 and 395 together. Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill, the Irish Medicines Board has statutory responsibility for establishing and publishing a List of Interchangeable Medicinal Products. In deciding whether to add a group of medicinal products to the List of Interchangeable Medicinal Products, the Board must be satisfied that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (7 May 2013)

James Reilly: Dental services to children up to 16 years are provided by the Public Dental Service of the HSE. The service is targeted at children at key stages in their development. Children are given dental examinations and any follow-up treatment required at these stages. When required, emergency dental treatment is available to all children up to 16 years. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (7 May 2013)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (7 May 2013)

James Reilly: The Office of Public Works has responsibility for Hawkins House where my Department is accommodated. The sourcing of property on behalf of Government Departments / Offices and Agencies is a matter for the Office of Public Works (OPW). The information sought in respect of Agencies under the aegis of my Department is not routinely collected. Given the resources and time involved in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (7 May 2013)

James Reilly: There are no plans to extend the list of conditions covered by the Long Term Illness Scheme. Under the Drug Payment Scheme, no individual or family pays more than €144 per calendar month towards the cost of approved prescribed medicines. The scheme significantly reduces the cost burden for families and individuals incurring ongoing expenditure on medicines. In addition, people who...