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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: 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. The HSE provides a range of services and supports to those affected including access to rapid diagnosis, clear treatment pathways, temporary medical cards and reimbursement of expenses incurred....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation (15 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 239 and 240 together. The principle underlying the 1991 eligibility framework is that patients opting for private consultant care should in general be accommodated in private or semi-private beds. However, an overriding principle is that emergency cases should be admitted to whatever bed is available, regardless of the public or private status of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (15 Nov 2012)

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. The part of the question pertaining to payroll costs has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. The number of staff in the Management & Admin staff...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: There are no plans to transfer responsibility for administration of seasonal flu vaccine to community pharmacists. Seasonal Flu vaccination forms part of the Adult Immunisation Programme operated by the HSE. Seasonal Flu vaccination is available every year as the vaccine changes every year to suit the strain of the circulating virus. The vaccine is free to those in at risk groups. Those...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (15 Nov 2012)

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 Staff (15 Nov 2012)

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. A comparative assessment of staffing levels is a matter for the HSE, and as such, the Deputy's enquiry has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Consultations (15 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated and will be forwarded to him as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation (15 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: Funding for this particular project is a matter for the Health Service Executive. Therefore, I have forwarded the Deputy's query to them, in order for them to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to this matter.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Order for Second Stage (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to address the House on Second Stage of the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012. As Minister for Health, I am committed to major reform of the health system. My objective is to deliver a single-tier health service, supported by universal health insurance, in which access to health care is based on need and not on ability...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Overseas Development Aid (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I was waiting patiently outside. I was equally intrigued by the responses.

Topical Issue Debate: Death of Ms Savita Halappanavar (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: This is a difficult time for the family of Savita in light of the loss it has sustained. I recognise that Deputies wish to discuss broader issues and people have spoken about ministerial responsibility. This Government has many responsibilities, one of which is not to prejudge a situation. One of the Deputies opposite referred to the clinician concerned as "he". Is that Deputy sure the...

Topical Issue Debate: Death of Ms Savita Halappanavar (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I extend my sympathy to the family of Ms Savita Halappanavar on their loss. My aim and the role of my Department is to improve the health and well-being of all people in Ireland in a manner that promotes better health for everyone, fair access, responsive and appropriate care delivery and high performance. In particular, our focus is on ensuring the provision of a safe, quality-assured,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 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: Ambulance Service (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 241 to 247, inclusive, together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 251, 261, 267, 269 and 273 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ulcers Incidence (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The detailed information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. My Department will collate the information and I will be in communication with the Deputy when the data is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: Ireland played a significant role in drafting the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Treaty which was ratified by the State in November 2005. Ireland is fully committed to its implementation and has been an active participant in the Conference of Parties to the FCTC. Mr Chris Fitzgerald from the Health Promotion Unit of my Department is attending the fifth Conference of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I welcome the agreement reached between the Health Service Executive and the Irish Medical Organisation on annual leave with the assistance of the LRC on 18 October 2012. Specifically the agreement provides that: NCHDs who are required to undertake on-call on site or off-site in addition to their 39 hour week will receive a total leave allowance of 16 working days for the January to July...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (14 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: Private in-patient charges are directed by the Minister under section 55 (1) of the Health Act 1970 (as amended.) Currently, the Minister directs the following maintenance charges under this section: Hospital Category Private Accommodation Semi-Private Accommodation Day-care 1 HSE Regional Hospitals, Voluntary & Joint Board Teaching Hospitals €1,046 €933...