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Written Answers — Department of Health: Friends of the Hospital Organisation (22 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 638 to 640, inclusive, together. In relation to the particular queries raised by the Deputy regarding hospitals in Ireland which have a "Friends of the Hospital" organisation and their activities, as these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in these matters. In relation to scope for these...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Staff (22 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: None of the advisors employed by me is a family member.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (22 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: As the question relates to service provision, I have referred that part of the question to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy in relation to the particular circumstances relating to the individual concerned. In accordance with the Health (Charges for In-Patient Services) Regulations 2005-2011, charges apply for in-patient services other than for acute hospital care and long-term...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: The management of inpatient and daycase waiting lists for patients awaiting public health care is based on the principle that after urgent and cancer patients are treated, then clinically assessed routine patients should be seen in chronological order (i.e. longest waiter first). Should the patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (22 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I am fully aware of the challenges facing cystic fibrosis patients in managing their condition and of the need to support these patients and their families. I am committed to providing the best possible health service and will continue to work with the HSE to ensure the best possible outcomes for these patients. As the issue raised is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (22 Jan 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 with its overall employment ceiling and has the financial resources to do so. As the recruitment of radiographers is a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Parliamentary Questions (22 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: My Department received over 7,500 Parliamentary Questions in 2012. 53% of these questions concerned operational issues and were referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to Deputies. Many of these questions relate to individual patients and local day to day operational matters. I would like to assure the Deputy that responding to the information needs of the Oireachtas is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: In relation to the collection of waiting time data, the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) collects information on (a) hospital in-patients and day case waiting times and (b) outpatient waiting times. In relation to in-patient and daycases, information on the median (average) waiting time in each hospital for the top surgical procedures on the waiting list is published on the NTPF...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Health Policy (22 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: Work is progressing well on the development of a Health and Wellbeing Framework. A large scale consultation process was undertaken at the national and regional level and involving members of the public. The Framework is due to be discussed by Cabinet in the near future.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Reports (22 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I received the Health Service Executive's (HSE) Investigation Team's progress report into Ms Savita Halappanavar's death before Christmas. I also met briefly with Mr. Halappanavar and his solicitor on 20th December in Athlone. I briefed them on progress in relation to the clinical review of the circumstances surrounding Savita's death. I assured Mr. Halappanavar and his solicitor of my...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Traveller Community (22 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: The All Ireland Traveller Health Study (AITHS) was carried out in 2007 and the findings were published in September 2010 with a follow up Birth Cohort Study published in September 2011. This was a comprehensive study of the health and social status of the Traveller community in Ireland and was carried out by the School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population Science, University...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (22 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I am fully aware of the challenges facing cystic fibrosis patients in managing their condition and of the need to support these patients and their families. I am committed to providing the best possible health service and will continue to work with the HSE to ensure the best possible outcomes for these patients. Services in Dublin for children with Cystic Fibrosis are provided at Crumlin,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Appointments to State Boards (22 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: In line with Government Decisions in 2011, relating to the advertising for expressions of interest in vacancies on State Boards, my Department, in conjunction with the Public Appointments Service, currently advertises for Board vacancies as they arise, where I, as Minister for Health, have nominating rights. Competencies are developed and agreed in conjunction with relevant Boards, depending...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Jan 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: Hospital Acquired Infections (17 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203 to 205, inclusive, together. The prevention and control of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and healthcare associated infection (HCAI) is a key priority for my Department and the Health Service Executive (HSE). The HSE has established a National Clinic Programme focusing on the prevention of healthcare-associated infection and antimicrobial resistance....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (17 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programme (17 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 208 and 209 together. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the national colorectal screening programme, BowelScreen, commenced in November, 2012. The programme has been introduced on a phased basis to men and women between the ages of 60-69 years. When fully implemented the programme will offer free screening to men and women aged 55-74 every two years....

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Substance Misuse Strategy (17 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: The National Substance Misuse Strategy Steering Group received three submissions from the drinks industry. The submissions were made as part of the Group's consultation process on the misuse of alcohol. I will arrange for copies of these to be sent to the Deputy. In addition, representatives of the drinks industry submitted two minority reports when the National Substance Misuse Strategy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Expenditure (17 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: The Public Service is a major consumer of legal services in the State. Government Departments and Agencies procure legal services through a variety of mechanisms in support of a diverse range of activities. My Department works closely with the HSE to ensure that the State is achieving maximum value for money for its own expenditure. In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Staff (17 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: The health service is committed to promoting a culture of openness and accountability so that employees can report any concerns they may have in relation to the safety and quality of care provided in their workplace. Part 14 of the Health Act 2007 provides for the making of protected disclosures by health service employees. A disclosure made by a health service employee in good faith and...