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Written Answers — Department of Health: Registration of Nurses (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The information regarding Nurse Registration is a matter for the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (formerly ABA). I have forwarded your query to the Board for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Register Administration (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: Responsibility for maintenance of this Medical Register lies with the Medical Council. The Supervised Division was established in 2011 by amendment to the Medical Practitioners Act 2007 to enable the Health Service Executive (HSE) to recruit doctors to practise under supervision for a fixed term in specialty specific, non-consultant hospital doctor posts. It was established to address a...

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

James Reilly: It is my understanding that a review of chaplaincy services in the HSE Acute Services is currently being undertaken and is due to issue a report later this month. This review was prompted by the increasing demands on the service over recent years and the effects of the recruitment moratorium and the recognition by the HSE of the value and importance of Spiritual and Pastoral care for...

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

James Reilly: In 2006 a Cross-Sectoral Team was established to provide for a joint approach by the Department of Health and the Department of Education and Skills to the implementation of the Disability Act 2005 and the Education for Persons with Special Education Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004. The Team now includes a representative of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. Part 2 of the Disability Act...

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

James Reilly: The issue of children’s disability policy and services including autism is a priority for the Government. My Department, the Health Service Executive, the Department of Education and Skills and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs all co-operate on an ongoing basis, with a view to advancing children's disability issues, including autism. A dedicated cross-sectoral team,...

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

James Reilly: Immediately following my appointment as Minister for Health, in line with the Programme for Government, I established the Special Delivery Unit. Its aim is to unblock access to acute services by improving the flow of patients through the system. As set out in Future Health, a key goal is to deliver faster more equitable access to hospital services. The implementation of the SDU Performance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services 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: Hospital Appointments Administration (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: Health Services Provision (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: The treatment of patients is a clinical matter and therefore is a matter for the consultant/s and medical team involved in providing that care. I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to the specific query that he has raised.

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

James Reilly: 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: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 makes provision for the introduction of very specific obligations on the health services, including a statutory entitlement to an independent assessment of health and education needs (Section 8); a statement of services (Section 11) which it is proposed to provide; an independent redress and complaints mechanism (Section 14) if required; and can make an...

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

James Reilly: In September 2012 I announced that, in future, consultants would be appointed at a significantly reduced rate, involving a 30% reduction in the salary previously set for new entrants. I appreciate that this is a substantial reduction in the rate payable. However, it is, in the Government’s view, a necessary measure, if we are to continue to renew and develop the workforce and to...

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

James Reilly: My first priority is to ensure that the women who have had this procedure have their health needs comprehensively and professionally met. In this regard, the HSE provides a range of services to women who continue to suffer the effects of having had this procedure. These services include the provision of medical cards, the availability of independent clinical advice and the organisation of...

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

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1322 and 1328 together. 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...

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: Nursing Staff Remuneration (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: I cannot accept the Deputy's contention that the graduate nursing and midwifery initiative involves discrimination. In a time of very limited recruitment opportunities in the public sector, this initiative is offering up to 1,000 graduate nurses and midwives two- year contracts in the public health services. Participants will be recruited on two-year contracts and will be paid 80% of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (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: Health Services Provision (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: 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...