Results 8,501-8,520 of 21,128 for speaker:James Reilly

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (2 May 2013)

James Reilly: The current budget allocation process in the HSE is based on a historic roll forward methodology. It allocates funding on a historic basis to the care centres from where the services are provided. The system funds hospital, primary and community care in the various Integrated Service Areas (ISA) irrespective of whether the patient lives within the boundary of the ISA. ‘Future Health:...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (2 May 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 231 and 232 together. The Irish Government supports the overall objective of the proposal for the revised Tobacco Products Directive which is to reduce the numbers of people smoking. In particular the aim of the revised Directive is to reduce the attractiveness of tobacco products to young people. Approximately 700,000 people die every year in the EU...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (2 May 2013)

James Reilly: The current moratorium on the filling of posts has meant that my Department has not to date been in a position the fill the post of Chief Dental Officer. However, this matter is currently under active consideration in my Department and I expect there will be some developments on this in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 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: Maternity Services (2 May 2013)

James Reilly: Although Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a specific diagnosis, there are many features that need to be present, as well as a history of pre-natal alcohol intake. For these reasons the diagnosis of FASD is difficult and is frequently either misdiagnosed or unconfirmed. There is no national register of FASD, therefore the number of cases of FASD, Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), and Alcohol...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (2 May 2013)

James Reilly: The HSE has commissioned an independent review of orthodontic services. The outcome of this review will give guidance as to what changes will be desirable to provide the best possible model of care delivery, given the current resources available and future demand for services. It is anticipated that a report for consideration by the HSE and the Department of Health will be ready by the end of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 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 Appointment Delays (2 May 2013)

James Reilly: Improving access to outpatient services is a key priority for the Government. Building on work already undertaken by the HSE, the National Treatment Purchase Fund has now taken over the reporting of outpatient waiting time data. For the first time data is available on www.ntpf.ie. The collation and analysis of outpatient waiting time data in a standardised format will reveal the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (2 May 2013)

James Reilly: The purpose of my recent visit to Tallaght Hospital was to review the situation there and the progress they have made in patient care. There has been progress in a range of areas, for example the new Medical Admissions Unit is functioning extremely well, and there are plans to extend its hours. In addition, there have been reductions in average length of stay for patients and targets...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Clinical Programme for Diabetes (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 202 to 210, inclusive, and 224 to 228, inclusive, together. The National Clinical Programme for Diabetes, which includes the care of children and adolescents with diabetes and which has been established within the HSE's Clinical Strategy and Programmes Directorate, aims to define the way clinical services for diabetes should be delivered, resourced and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211 to 223, inclusive, together. In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: Decisions in relation to the funding of the Irish Society for Quality and Safety in Healthcare are proper to the Health Service Executive (HSE), as appropriate to its holding of the Health Vote. I have arranged to have the Deputy's questions referred to the HSE for attention and a more detailed response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment based on clinical need to those who have been assessed and referred for treatment before their 16th birthday. An individual's access to orthodontic treatment is determined against a set of clinical guidelines and priority is given to patients with greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: Improving access to outpatient services is a key priority for the Government. For 2013, a maximum waiting time target has now been set of 12 months for a first-time outpatient appointment, and this is reflected in the HSE Service Plan. The National Treatment Purchase Fund has now taken over the reporting of outpatient waiting time data, and data is now for the first time available on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Childhood Obesity (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: As budget allocation is the responsibility of the HSE, the matter has been referred for their direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Action Group on Obesity Membership (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: Details of the members of the Special Action Group on Obesity (SAGO) are as follows: Dr. John Devlin - Department of Health (Chairman) Prof. Donal O'Shea - St. Columcille's Hospital Dr. Cliodhna Foley Nolan - safe food Dr Nazih Eldin - HSE Dr. Pat Doorley - HSE Ms. Biddy O'Neill - HSE Prof. Mary Flynn - FSAI Dr. Catherine Woods - Physical Activity Working Group - DCU Dr....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 236 to 240 ,inclusive, together. Improving access to outpatient services is a key priority for the Government. For 2013, a maximum waiting time target has now been set of 12 months for a first time outpatient appointment. The National Treatment Purchase Fund has now taken over the reporting of outpatient waiting time data and, for the first time data is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: EU Directive 2005/36/EC on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications provides a mechanism for the recognition of professional qualifications in the European Economic Area and Switzerland. Where registration is a legal requirement in a member state, qualification recognition is usually a pre-registration step. Automatic recognition of the qualifications of midwives applies under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Voluntary Sector Funding (1 May 2013)

James Reilly: The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association is a member of the Irish Donor Network, the members of which met me earlier this year to discuss a number of issues, including consent for organ donation. In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (1 May 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 specific query raised by...