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Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (13 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: Tullow / Rathvilly is one of the 35 potential locations for primary care centres for development by way of PPP as announced in the July 2012 Infrastructure Stimulus Package. Of the 35, approximately 20 will be offered to the market subject to a) agreement between the local GPs and the HSE on active local GP involvement in the centres and b) site suitability and availability. The HSE is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Planning (13 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: It is intended to publish the Health Service Executive's regional service plans by the end of February.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (13 Feb 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: In July 2011, I announced the establishment of the Special Delivery Unit as a key part of my plans to radically reform the health system in Ireland. The Unit’s purpose is to improve access to the emergency and elective care system. Since it was established last year, it has been working to unblock public access to acute services by improving patient journeys through the system and by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 238 to 242, inclusive, together. The MMUH is undertaking the most significant transformative reform programme in its history. This includes the migration of a significant part of the existing clinical services (including a new Emergency Department and Acute Medical Unit) to a new building, the implementation of the national clinical care programmes and other...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Defence Union (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The receipt of €45 million from the Medical Defence Union (MDU) is in respect of an agreement reached with the MDU in settlement of litigation. The agreement brings to a conclusion a long standing dispute with the MDU following their refusal to indemnify large numbers of their members and former members in Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: Ireland played a significant role in drafting the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Treaty which was ratified by the State in November 2005. Ireland is fully committed to its implementation and has been an active participant in the Conference of Parties to the FCTC. The Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products was adopted by the Parties to the WHO FCTC in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: An amount of €10,546,230 was spent on Traveller health via Traveller Health Units during 2011. This amount excludes the costs of core/mainstream services accessed by members of the Travelling community e.g. GP services, foster care etc. Efforts have continued to ensure that funding for all vulnerable groups remains protected as far as possible. The specific information on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Cost (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: I recently expressed my disappointment with the VHI's announcement of a further price increase and I consider an increase of this level unacceptable. I met with the Board of the VHI on 19 December last and with the Chair and CEO last month to voice my concerns and to emphasise the absolute need for VHI to manage its costs. Given VHI’s very significant share of overall costs in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The Report of the Tobacco Policy Review Group is at an advanced stage of development. Following consultation with other relevant Government Departments, it is my intention to bring the report to Government for approval to proceed with its publication and implementation.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The Government is embarking on a major reform programme for the health system, the aim of which is to deliver a single-tier health service, supported by universal health insurance (UHI), where access is based on need, not on income. Under UHI, everyone will be insured and will have equal access to a standard package of primary and acute hospital services, including acute mental health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The 2001 Tobacco Products Directive concerns the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco products in the EU. Last December, following extensive consultation with stakeholders, including a public consultation, the European Commission published a proposal for a new EU Tobacco Products Directive, the ultimate purpose of which is to reduce the numbers of people smoking. Areas covered by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Graduate Nursing Scheme Application Numbers (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 633, 649 and 686 together. This graduate employment initiative was introduced on the basis of a phased intake over several months, with potential for up to 1,000 graduates to be employed. The number of applications processed as at 12 February 2013, is 84. The HSE will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis for 2012 graduates, and also those...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: On the 19th December, 2012 the European Commission published a proposal for a new EU Tobacco Products Directive, the ultimate purpose of which is to reduce the numbers of people smoking. The proposal is being discussed by the European Parliament and Council of Ministers and the Commission has expressed the hope that it will be adopted by the European Parliament and Council in 2014. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Graduate Nursing Scheme Issues (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 641, 658, 694, 705 and 712 together. The National Clinical Care Programme for Epilepsy is one of a number of National Clinical Care Programmes established by the HSE and now in various stages of development. These Programmes have three main objectives – to improve the quality of care, to improve access and to improve cost-effectiveness. Their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 644 and 645 together. In relation to the particular queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in these matters.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child Care Services (12 Feb 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: Hospital Staff (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The detailed information sought by the Deputy in relation to agency staff is a matter for the HSE and, accordingly, the Deputy's enquiry has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.