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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Agency Staff Issues (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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (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: Hospitals Expenditure (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 655 and 656 together. In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service issues they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

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

James Reilly: Developing appropriate budgets is an integral part of the regional plans, and it is intended to finalise these regional plans by the end of February. The HSE is currently working closely with the Regional Directors and relevant programme directors to profile their budgets appropriately. It is not possible at this stage to provide details of how individual savings measures will be profiled...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Funding (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: In relation to the specific information sought by the Deputy, as these are service matters they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

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

James Reilly: Improving access to outpatient services is a key priority for the Government. Building on work already undertaken by the HSE, the NTPF has now taken over the reporting of outpatient waiting time data. For the first time, clear and comprehensive data is available on www.ptr.ie. The collation and analysis of outpatient waiting time data in a standardised format will reveal the distribution...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Organisational Structure (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: Due to the current ongoing significant reform agenda in the health services generally, and the reduction in numbers in the public service resulting from the Employment Control Framework the organisational structure of the Department and the number of staff and their grades by division is subject to ongoing change. The position in relation to WTE's by grade at the end of January 2013 was as...

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

James Reilly: I have been advised by the HSE that each consultant prioritises patients on the basis of information provided by general practitioners. Accordingly, patients should contact their GP in the first instance to discuss their request an earlier appointment date. 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: Health 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 Waiting Lists (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: Should the patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he/she would be in the best position to take the matter up with the consultant and hospital involved. 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: Garda Vetting Applications (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: Garda vetting of relevant health service staff has my full support. While Garda vetting is a matter for employers in the first instance, I am not aware of excessive delays in relation to the vetting of potential staff members. It is the case that the vetting of potential staff can extend the duration of the appointment process, particularly at times when a significant volume of clearances...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccine Damage Compensation (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The issues contained in the Report of the Vaccine Damage Steering Group are complex. They need to be considered in the wider context of how best to address the long term health and social needs of people who may have experienced adverse outcomes from all healthcare interventions.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) is not a static service. It deploys its resources in a dynamic manner and works on a regional and national, not a local, basis. The dynamic deployment of ambulance resources ensures that the nearest appropriate resource is mobilised to the location of any incident. In this context, any removal of overtime inefficiencies will be addressed through...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 677 and 678 together. The National Ambulance Service is not a static service. The NAS deploys its emergency 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 within a region is mobilised to the an incident. For dynamic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Deaths (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The investigations currently underway in relation to the case referenced by the Deputy are those of the Health Service Executive (HSE), Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) and the Coroner's Office. The HSE's investigation team continues to work to complete its investigation in the shortest timeframe possible to achieve the objectives of the investigation. It is the intention of...

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

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 682 and 693 together. The Government is committed to achieving compliance with the European Working Time Directive in respect of non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) by 2014. I have emphasised to the Health Service Executive the high priority the Government and I attach to this issue. In January 2012, a detailed plan for the achievement of compliance by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (12 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: Medical Aids and Appliances (12 Feb 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 Accommodation (12 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: The method and timescale for the delivery of health care infrastructure is a dynamic process which is constantly evolving to take account of changing circumstances, including the feasibility of implementation. There will always be more construction projects than can be funded by the Exchequer. The Health Service Executive must prioritise infrastructure projects within its overall capital...

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.