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Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (28 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: 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 which is about setting a statutory floor price per gram of alcohol. Following consideration by the Cabinet Committee on Social Policy and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Calorie Posting on Menus (28 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: There is currently no proposal to introduce legislation for calorie posting. As one initiative among others, to halt the rising levels of overweight and obesity, I initially wrote to 19 fast-food and coffee shop businesses to voluntarily display the calorie content of food and drinks offered on their menus. Calories on menus help people make healthier more informed choices. I requested...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (28 Feb 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 (28 Feb 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: Treatment Abroad Scheme (28 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Bodies (28 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy with regard to my Department and in respect of the Non-Commercial State Agencies under the aegis of my Department is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Staff Remuneration (28 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 Bill provides for the replacement of the HSE Board with a Directorate structure. e Directorate will be comprised of the Director General and a number of senior managers, and will have collective responsibility as the governing authority for the HSE. As well as chairing the Directorate, the Director General will be responsible for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Staff Remuneration (28 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The salary rate for Hospital Group CEOs has been set at National Director Level 3 - €145,959. The feasibility of offering a more flexible package encompassing higher on target earnings associated directly with improved performance was explored but it was decided that this would not be sustainable in current circumstances. The salary for these positions, as with all senior public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (28 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The Deputy will be aware that 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...

Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: They are, after the hole the previous Government left.

Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: Yes, because there was an election.

Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: He would be an expert in misleading people.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Regulation (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: As the Deputy is aware, the European Commission took a case against the State regarding the VHI's derogation from the EU Non-Life Directives. In September 2011, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) found that Ireland had failed to fulfil its obligations under the Directives by exempting VHI from being regulated (i.e. holding authorisation) by the Central Bank of Ireland. The Government...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Croke Park Agreement Review (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The circumstances of workers in all sectors, including those working in excess of the statutory working week, were taken into account in the review of the Public Service Agreement and are reflected in the agreement reached. The Government is committed to achieving compliance with the European Working Time Directive, and related Irish legislation, in respect of NCHDs by 2014. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The National Ambulance Service (NAS) is not a static service. The Service deploys its resources in a dynamic manner and works on an area and national, rather than a local, basis. The dynamic deployment of ambulance resources ensures that the nearest appropriate resource is mobilised to the location of any incident. The NAS has been taking a number of steps to improve response times....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The Slán Survey 2007 states that 29% of respondents reported being current smokers.Smoking was found to be more common among younger adults; 35% of those aged 18-29.The previous Slán Survey in 2002 found that 27% of people reported being regular smokers, with 34% of those aged 18-34.The Survey does state, however, that comparisons across the years are reported with caution because...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The Tobacco Policy Review Group is examining a number of areas which need to be developed or enhanced in order to reduce smoking prevalence in Ireland. The Group's report will also examine how to develop our cessation services in order to support those people who want to stop smoking. The Group is considering the introduction of a tobacco industry levy to be ring fenced to fund health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (27 Feb 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 (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The detailed information requested by the Deputy is currently being compiled in my Department and I will arrange to have it forwarded to her as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Symphysiotomy Report (27 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: My first priority is to ensure that the women who have had a symphysiotomy 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...