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Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (24 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. 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 him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cochlear Implants (24 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: Since the national cochlear implant programme commenced seventeen years ago, over 700 patients have received cochlear implants. I am advised that, in 2012, ninety cochlear implants were carried out with 42 children receiving implants and 48 adults. In addition to providing the surgical services, the programme provides a comprehensive assessment service to potential candidates and a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cochlear Implants (24 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: Unfortunately due to a very busy schedule of Government and Departmental business, I regret that I was not in a position to accede to this organisation's recent request for a meeting. However the Minister of State, Ms Kathleen Lynch TD, has indicated that she will meet with Happy New Ear and the group will be contacted shortly in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (24 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 237 and 238 together. None of my Department's 2012 capital allocation was used for current expenditure. My Department's capital allocation for 2013 is €16m. The following table shows the 2013 capital allocation profile. Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec €m €m €m €m €m €m...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Crisis Pregnancy Services (24 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The specific information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. However I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (24 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: My Department is examining this request and will be in touch in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Crisis Pregnancy Services (24 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: In relation to the Deputy's query regarding State funding of crisis pregnancy counselling services, the specific information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. However I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Domestic Violence Policy (24 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: In 2010 the National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence was published. It aims to provide a framework for sustainable intervention to prevent and effectively respond to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence and is lead by Cosc which is the National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence. The HSE subsequently published its own Policy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (24 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. 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 her as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Numbers (24 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 249 and 250 together. The amounts received by Ireland in respect of reimbursement of healthcare costs provided under Regulation (EC) No 883/2004, for the years in question are: 2010 - €320,000,000; 2011 - €270,000,000; 2012 - €220,000,000.. All the above monies were received from the United Kingdom. Ireland's primary interaction is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Expenditure (24 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The major share of HSE expenditure on drugs and medicines is in respect of items supplied under the GMS and community drug schemes. The drugs and medicines are actually purchased by community pharmacists who are in turn recouped by the HSE. As the drugs are purchased by individual pharmacists with no direct input by the HSE, there is no scope for the type of bulk purchasing envisaged by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cochlear Implants (24 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: Since the national cochlear implant programme commenced seventeen years ago, over 700 patients have received cochlear implants. I am advised that, in 2012, ninety cochlear implants were carried out with 42 children receiving implants and 48 adults. In addition to providing the surgical services, the programme provides a comprehensive assessment service to potential candidates and a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 Apr 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: Research Funding (24 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The Health Research Board (HRB) is a statutory body under the aegis of the Department of Health. The HRB is the lead agency in Ireland supporting and funding health research. It provides funding, maintains health information systems, and conducts research linked to national health priorities. The aim is to improve people's health, build health research capacity, and make a significant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (24 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 257 to 264, inclusive, together. Funding 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: Hospital Trusts (24 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: A key stepping stone to the introduction of Universal Health Insurance will be to develop independent not-for-profit hospital trusts in which all hospitals will function as part of an integrated group. As a first step on that journey, hospitals will be aligned within groups on an administrative basis. The rationale behind the establishment of hospital groups and trusts is to support...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 Apr 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (24 Apr 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: Departmental Oversight Committees (24 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The composition of the Oversight Committee is as follows: Minister for Health – Dr James Reilly; Minister of State at the Department of Health – Mr. Alex White; Minister of State at the Department of Health – Ms. Kathleen Lynch; Secretary General – Dr. Ambrose McLoughlin; Chief Medical Officer – Dr. Tony Holohan; Social Inclusion Unit PO – Ms....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (24 Apr 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.