Results 9,101-9,120 of 21,128 for speaker:James Reilly

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: I appreciate the Deputy's comments. Many years ago I was involved in the setting up of the Beechpark service when I was a member of the then health board. The service was based on the south side but was to serve the entire area I referred to, including Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow. I am not happy that we have unequal distribution of services and I have asked for this to be addressed. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (12 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 570 and 612 together. The prices of drugs vary between countries for a number of reasons, including different prices set by manufacturers, different wholesale and pharmacy mark-ups, different dispensing fees and different rates of VAT. In recent years, a number of changes to the pricing and reimbursement system have been successfully introduced in Ireland....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victim Compensation (12 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 573, 642, 646, 647, 651 and 660 together. Given the challenges that persist for each individual, this Government's aim is to address the health and personal social care needs of thalidomide survivors living in Ireland. I have stated that I am willing to enter into discussions about a health care package on a non-statutory basis; an ex-gratia payment having...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (12 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 577 to 579, inclusive, together. In September 2012, following intensive engagement between health service management and the consultant representative bodies at the Labour Relations Commission, a comprehensive set of measures was agreed. The agreement encompasses a range of flexibilities to enhance productivity and efficiency and to maximise the availability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (12 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: The HSE has been investigating cases of TB linked to the island of Inis Oirr since November 2012. Cases of active TB have been identified and are being treated. They no longer pose an infectious risk to others. Surveillance and Control measures have been implemented in accordance with national guidelines. Contacts of the active cases both on Inis Oirr and the mainland have been screened....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (12 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: My Department has not supplied IT hardware or software either to my home or the homes of the Ministers of State in my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (12 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 583, 585, 586 and 587 together. The information requested by the Deputy is outlined below. No telephones were provided in my home or the homes of the Ministers of State in my Department. The Houses of the Oireachtas Service offers a managed IT support service for the constituency-based offices of Ministers and Ministers of State whereby ICT equipment is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (12 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: The recruitment of staff in the health sector is primarily a matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the Executive to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to the recruitment of consultant radiologists. Consultant posts in certain specialties have traditionally been difficult to fill, most notably in areas such as radiology, paediatric intensive care and histopathology....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (12 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: The Minister for Health and the Ministers of State are all required to use their own cars and the salary costs for drivers and mileage expenses since March 2011 are broken down as follows: Minister Driver pay & Subsistence Mileage & Other Costs James Reilly, T.D. €186,268 €27,861 Roisin Shorthall T.D. Did not have driver €8,149 (includes taxis) Kathleen...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (12 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: There are two corporate credit cards for official business purposes currently in use in my Department. A Bank of Ireland Visa credit card is issued to my Private Secretary and a second card is issued to a nominated officer in my Department's Finance Unit. This card is used to cover a range of costs such as publications, seminar and conference fees, annual membership fees, transport costs...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Staff Numbers (12 Mar 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. I have asked the Executive to reply...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Staff Training (12 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 591 to 593, inclusive, together. The Public Health Nursing service within the HSE generally consists of a Director of Public Health Nursing, Assistant Directors of Public Health Nursing, Public Health Nurses and Registered General Nurses/Midwives. A small percentage of specialist posts are filled by Clinical Nurse Specialists and Advanced Nurse...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Animal Welfare Issues (12 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 594 and 595 together. The Deputy's first question relates to the European Communities (Amendment of Cruelty to Animals Act 1876) Regulations 2002 which were revoked by the European Union (Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes) Regulations 2012. These revised Regulations, which transposed Directive 2010/63/EU on the Protection of Animals Used...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (12 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: In preparing the Report on the Establishment of Hospital Groups as a Transition to dependent Hospital Trusts, consideration was given to a wide breadth of international and national academic literature and reviews on relevant issues such as hospital reform, quality health care provision, financial management of health care, academic health linkages and organisational reform. As part of this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Symphysiotomy Report (12 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: As the Deputy is aware, my Department has commissioned an independent research report in relation to the practice of symphysiotomy in Ireland. The Research included a consultation process involving patient groups, health professionals and in particular the women who have experienced symphysiotomy. The researcher is currently finalising the report based on the consultation and it is also...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescription Charges (12 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: I understand this question refers to prescription charges. Medical card holders are required to pay a €1.50 charge per item for medicines and other prescription items supplied to them by community pharmacists, subject to a cap of €19.50 per month for each person or family. Prescription charges do not apply to children in the care of the HSE or to methadone supplied to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Newborn Screening Programme (12 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: In late 2009, the Data Protection Commissioner received a complaint from a member of the public regarding the retention of newborn screening cards. The basis of the complaint, which was upheld by the DPC was that newborn screening cards should not be retained indefinitely without consent as this breached the Data Protection Acts 1998 and 2003. As the Commissioner said ..."it is important to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Expenditure (12 Mar 2013)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (12 Mar 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 legislation on minimum unit pricing and the advertising of alcohol. My Department is also working closely with the Department of Justice and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (12 Mar 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, clear and comprehensive data is available on www.ntpf.ie. The collation and analysis of outpatient waiting time data in a standardised...