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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Staff (16 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: The employment of Assistant National Directors is a matter for the Health Service Executive, and as such, the Deputy's enquiry has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Staff (16 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: This is a very challenging target given the level of staff reductions that have been achieved in recent years. In order to mitigate the impact on frontline services of the reduction in employment numbers, the priority is to reform how health services are delivered in order to ensure a more productive and cost effective health system. Therefore, the HSE is using the provisions of the Public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Staff (16 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: As of November 2012, there were 15,721 management and administrative staff, equating to 15.5% of staff, employed in the HSE and bodies funded to provide services on its behalf. The HSE has previously estimated that approximately two-thirds of staff classified as Management /Administration directly support service provision. This includes Medical and Consultant's Secretaries, Out-Patient...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 991 and 992 together. In the current financial environment the Health Service Executive (HSE) is facing a challenge to deliver services in a way that will minimise any adverse impact on patients and continue to protect, as far as possible, the most vulnerable citizens. relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service issues they...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Classification (16 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 993, 996 and 1018 together. Since September 2011, Lyme Disease has been statutorily notifiable under the Infectious Diseases Regulations. The standard approach to the treatment of Lyme Disease is to follow the guidance laid out in the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guidelines on the clinical assessment, treatment and prevention of Lyme Disease....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (16 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 994, 1098, 1099 and 1100 together. Both myself and officials from my Department, the Health Service Executive and the Department of Education and Skills have met with SOUND on a number of occasions, to address their concerns and to outline the services available. My priority is to ensure that children/adolescents affected by narcolepsy with symptom onset post...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Animal Experimentation (16 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I can confirm that Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes has been transposed into Irish law during December 2012 by the European Union (Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes) Regulations 2012, which considerably strengthens the protection of animals still needed for research and safety testing, that came into operation on 1 January, 2013....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (16 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: Hospital Equipment (16 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: In relation to the particular issue raised by the Deputy, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (16 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: In relation to the particular query raised by the Deputy, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nurses Registration (16 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: The information regarding Nurse Registration is a matter for The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (formerly An Bord Altranais). I have forwarded your query to the Board for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: The management of in-patient 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: The management of in-patient 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Symphysiotomy Report (16 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: My first priority is to ensure that the women who have had this procedure 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: The most recent figures available (21 December 2012) for Kerry General Hospital are enclosed in the following table. Hospital: 0-3 Mths 3-6 Mths 6-12 Mths 12-24 Mths 24-36 Mths 36+ Mths Total Kerry General 2,235 1,254 1,235 1,020 265 0 6,009 In relation to the comparison with the previous three years, I am advised that the Outpatient Data Quality Programme was established...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Social Workers Register (16 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1016 and 1017 together. The Health and Social Care Professionals Council and the twelve registration boards to be established under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (the Act). It is responsible for protecting the public by regulating health and social care professionals. The Council was established in March 2007 and is working to put in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services (16 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: The HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) signed a framework agreement with trade unions on staff transfers in February 2012. The Framework Agreement for Staff Transfers has been agreed through the Public Service Agreement (PSA) and the NAS is committed to developing this agreement further, through the PSA, to ensure a consistent approach to accessing transfers within the NAS. There is a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 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 Waiting Lists (16 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 Services (16 Jan 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1025, 1048 and 1071 together. Recommendations on the formation of specific groups and arrangements for the management and governance of all groups have been drafted as part of a report on the establishment of hospital groups as a transition to hospital trusts. This report is based on a comprehensive consultation process, as well as a significant number of...