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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE operates a Treatment Abroad Scheme (TAS), for persons entitled to treatment in another EU/EEA member state or Switzerland under EU Regulation 1408/71, as per the procedures set out in EU Regulation 574/72, and in accordance with Department of Health and Children Guidelines. Within these governing EU Regulations and the Department of Health and Children’s Guidelines, the TAS...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: As this relates to a particular hospital, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding (27 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: My Department has received an application for funding from the 2012 National Lottery allocation from the organisation in question. This is one of a large number currently being assessed by my Department, and the Deputy will be informed of the outcome of the application as soon as a decision has been made.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Misuse of Drugs (27 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: As a result of consultations with key stakeholders, draft Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations are currently being prepared. These will be published on the Department’s website in the next few weeks and comments will be invited to be made in the subsequent two-week period. Following this, it will be necessary to seek Government approval to notify the proposed regulations to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (27 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The delivery of the healthcare infrastructure programme is a service issue. Therefore your question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (27 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 703 and 704 together. In relation to these particular queries raised by the Deputy, as they are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly in these matters.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE National Clinical Programme for Diabetes - which includes the care of children and adolescents with diabetes - was established within the Clinical Strategy and Programmes Directorate. The purpose of the Programme is to define the way diabetic Clinical Services should be delivered, resourced and measured; and a clinician has been appointed to lead on the development of the programme....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: In 2010 the National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence was published. It aims to provide a framework for sustainable intervention to prevent and effectively respond to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence and is lead by Cosc which is the National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence. The HSE subsequently published its own Policy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Agencies (27 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I wish to confirm that no new agencies have been established by my Department in 2012 and consequently there are no new employees as a result. Details in respect of the other bodies referred to by the Deputy, established between January and September 2012, are set out below. In most cases these types of bodies are established on a temporary basis and are usually staffed by existing employees...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: This particular matter is an issue for the Health Service Executive. Therefore, I have asked them to reply to the Deputy directly in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (22 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy is not available. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) manages the Hospital In-patient Enquiry (HIPE), collects administrative, demographic and clinical data on all discharges from all acute public hospitals. However while the Hospital In-patient Enquiry (HIPE) has information on pregnancy with abortive outcome, information on the number...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programme (22 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The BreastCheck Programme provides free mammograms to all women aged 50-64. The Programme for Government includes the extension of BreastCheck to women in the 65-69 age group, in keeping with EU Guidelines on effective screening for breast cancer. The review of the BreastCheck Programme was commissioned by my Department to explore whether there are potential efficiencies within the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Homeless Persons (22 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government and local authorities have statutory responsibility for the provision of homelessness services in Ireland. Local authorities identify and address the level of need through a range of community based accommodation options and related housing supports, and the HSE and its partner agencies arrange health and personal social care...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Domestic Violence (22 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: In 2010 the National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence was published. It aims to provide a framework for sustainable intervention to prevent and effectively respond to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence and is lead by Cosc which is the National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence. The HSE subsequently published its own Policy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Allowances (22 Nov 2012)

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: Vaccination Programme (22 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 and 197 together. Our priority is to ensure that the children/adolescents affected are provided with services and supports to meet their health needs. Department is working closely with the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Department of Education and Skills to address the needs of those affected by narcolepsy following pandemic vaccination....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (22 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 196 together. The Government has decided that health service employment numbers must be reduced to approximately 102,000 by the end of this year, in line with its commitment to reduce public expenditure. The HSE's National Service Plan 2012 allows for some targeted investment and recruitment in priority areas to address development priorities, such...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 200 together. The HSE National Clinical Programme for Diabetes - which includes the care of children and adolescents with diabetes - was established within the Clinical Strategy and Programmes Directorate. The purpose of the Programme is to define the way diabetic Clinical Services should be delivered, resourced and measured; and a clinician has been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tax Code (22 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: During 2011 I established a Special Action Group on Obesity comprising key stakeholders and chaired by my own Department. Its remit is to examine and progress a number of issues to address the complex and multi-factorial problem of obesity. Alone no single initiative will reverse the trend, but a combination of measures should make a difference. The Special Action Group on Obesity (SAGO),...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I refer the Deputy to my answer of 20 November 2012. The position remains the same.