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Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Capital Programme (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: In response to the last contribution, it would be nice if Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin's party came in here and told the truth sometimes. I will address the issues raised by Deputy Denis Naughten. We have made it very clear that the situation in Roscommon was unsafe, as dictated by HIQA. The Deputy was at that meeting. Since Mr. Bill Maher took over the Galway-Roscommon...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Capital Programme (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I did not interrupt the Deputy. In respect of outpatient and day cases, the figures show a major increase in the number of patients being treated, which is what people want. They want safe treatment to be provided as near to home as possible. They do not want to be misled into believing they have access to an accident and emergency department that can deal with complex fractures, bleeding...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Capital Programme (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I saw in the media that the first issue out of Deputy Billy Kelleher's mouth was that of a slush fund for political gain. It is not surprising that he came out with this because that is exactly what Fianna Fáil did for 12 years, but that is not the case in this instance. I have in my hand Special Report No. 70 of the Comptroller and Auditor General. It states on page 42 that a new...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Capital Programme (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: When I was in opposition, I stated that my absolute priority would be to reduce the number of patients on trolleys. When the Government came into power, I reiterated that position. Patients deserve world-class health facilities in which they are not left suffering on waiting lists or on trolleys in overcrowded hospitals. I cannot deliver the type of health system patients deserve in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Staff (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: While normal retirement and redeployment will achieve part of the required reduction, a targeted programme of voluntary redundancy in certain parts of the health service will also be introduced as a means of achieving the full reductions required. The HSE has been asked to consider the most appropriate way of targeting this scheme in order to ensure that any impact on frontline service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: As the Deputy is aware, at the request of the Secretary General of my Department made on the 4th October 2012, a review was undertaken by the Department's Internal Audit Unit to determine whether or not any documentation generated from 2011 (memos, notes, representations, e-mails etc), was available within the Department, that would connect the Minister for Health and or/his advisers, or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Symphysiotomy Report (29 Jan 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Graduate Nurse Recruitment Scheme (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 654, 662, 695 and 723 together. Under the Initiative, graduate nurses and midwives will be recruited on two-year contracts and will be paid 80% of the first point of the Staff Nurse Scale. They will also qualify for premium payments and allowances on a pro rata basis, bringing expected average pay to approximately €25,000 per year, excluding...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Levy (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 655 and 656 together. Each year the Health Insurance Authority, (HIA) prepares the Report of The Health Insurance Authority to the Minister for Health, in accordance with Section 7E (1)(b) of the Health Insurance Acts, 1994 – 2012, with the most recent report produced in November 2012. These Reports set out the HIA’s evaluation and analysis of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victim Compensation (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: The Government's main aim is to address the health and personal social care needs of thalidomide survivors living in Ireland. I have also stated that I am willing to enter into a discussion about a health care package; an ex-gratia payment having regard to current financial circumstances; and a statement to the Dáil recognising the challenges faced by survivors. It is not proposed to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 661, 689, 705 and 732 together. I am advised that Beaumont Hospital carried out over ninety cochlear implants in 2012 and that over seven hundred patients are currently under the care of the hospital programme which provides rehabilitation and programming on a recurring basis. In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy's, including the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: The decision to locate the new children's hospital on the St James's campus was announced on 6 November last. In identifying the new site, the Government carefully considered the report of the Dolphin Group along with detailed supplementary information on cost, time and planning which was subsequently sought from those members of the Group with the relevant technical expertise. The decision...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: On 6 November last, the Government decided that the new children’s hospital would be co-located with St James’s Hospital on its campus. This followed the refusal of planning permission in February 2012 for the hospital on the Mater campus, and subsequently the establishment of an independent Review Group to consider next steps (the “Dolphin Group”). Following the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 665, 669 to 672, inclusive, 674, 678, 685, 692, 694 and 697 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 HSE the high priority the Government and I attach to this issue. In January 2012, a detailed plan for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (29 Jan 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 Service Staff (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: Subject to overall parameters set by Government, the Health Service Executive has the responsibility for determining the composition of its staffing complement. I have asked the Executive to compile the information requested by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: Delivery of health care infrastructure is a service issue. Therefore your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I wish to confirm that Temple Street Children's Hospital does accept referrals for circumcisions which are based on clinical need. I am advised that the GP referral letter in this case was addressed to the urology department and did not indicate that there was any urgency in the matter. If the GP wishes to refer this case to the General Surgery Department and indicates the level of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Funding (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: Delivery of healthcare infrastructure is a service issue. Therefore your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation (29 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: Delivery of healthcare infrastructure is a service issue. Therefore your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.