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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The number of patients waiting admission from the Emergency Departments on 20 March 2013 was 402. For the Deputy's information the data sought by him is available on a daily basis on www.inmo.ie under the trolleywatch icon. The Deputy may be interested to note the comparative figures for the first quarter of the past 3 years are as follows: 2011 - 24,880 2012 - 20,252 2013 - 17,812

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: Management of the healthcare property portfolio is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Internships (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1192, 1236 and 1238 together. The issue of an adequate number of intern places in the Irish medical system is a priority for my Department and for the HSE. The intern year is an integral part of medical training and a medical practitioner cannot be fully accredited without it. Under the provisions of the Medical Practitioners Act 2007 it is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: It is my intention to seek approval to publish the Heads of a Bill in April. If approval is obtained, the Bill will be introduced in the Houses of the Oireachtas in the summer session.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The management of inpatient and daycase waiting lists for patients awaiting public health care is based on the principle that after urgent and cancer patients are treated, then clinically assessed routine patients should be seen in chronological order (i.e. longest waiter first). Should the patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (16 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: Cochlear Implants (16 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: Air Ambulance Service Provision (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: There is a significant cost associated with providing emergency aeromedical support (EAS) to emergency services. However, in the Irish context, there has been no existing data to establish what that cost might be or the level of need for such a service. The absence of data for aeromedical support in the Irish context indicated the need for a pilot project, in order to assess the type and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Travel (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: I visited the U.K. between Wednesday 13th and Sunday 17th March. In addition to leading the London St. Patrick’s Day Parade I used the opportunity to promote Irish interests, to meet with representatives of industry, tourism, the health sector, and Irish cultural and community organisations. The cost for this trip was €1,400.31.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Deaths Review (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: Following the death of Ms. Tania McCabe and her infant son at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on 9 March 2007, the Hospital Network Manager commissioned a review to examine the circumstances of their deaths. The Review focused on the clinical management of both patients and also examined to what extent non-clinical factors may have influenced the care Ms. McCabe received. The Review...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: 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 to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Chronic Disease Prevention Programme (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1216 to 1222, inclusive, together. Coeliac disease is a common digestive condition where a person is intolerant (has an adverse reaction) to the protein gluten which is found in wheat, barley and rye. If someone with coeliac disease is exposed to gluten, they may experience a wide range of symptoms and adverse effects, including diarrhoea, bloating, abdominal...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Provision (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The information regarding nurse prescribers is matter for the Health Service Executive (HSE). I have forwarded your queries to the HSE for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Irish Blood Transfusion Service (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) remit is to provide a safe and reliable blood service to the Irish health system. Blood, and the products derived from it, are an integral facet of health care delivery. A major objective of the organisation is to ensure that it always has the necessary programmes and procedures in place to protect both the donors of blood and recipients of blood and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 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: Coroners Service (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The coronial service is the responsibility of the Department of Justice and Equality. However should it be decided to establish such an Institute my Department would be willing to co-operate fully in providing any support or expertise that would be required.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (16 Apr 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 are 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: Assisted Human Reproduction (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: Assisted Human Reproduction treatment (AHR) is not provided or funded by the public health system; such treatment is available from clinics that operate privately. Patients who access these services privately may claim tax relief on the costs involved under the tax relief for medical expenses scheme. In addition, a defined list of fertility medicines needed for fertility treatment is...