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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (13 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: Health Services (13 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: Hospital Services (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 619 and 623 together. A key stepping stone towards the introduction of Universal Health Insurance will be to develop independent not-for-profit hospital trusts in which all hospitals will function as part of integrated groups. The rationale behind the establishment of hospital groups and trusts is to support increased operational autonomy and accountability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Acquired Infections (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: Since 2010 there have been three cases of patients having Legionella's Disease as a consequence of being a patient of a HSE healthcare facility. In each incident a very detailed investigation and consequence control measures procedure were put in place where necessary. A group within the HSE is updating guidance on the prevention and control of Legionellosis in Ireland. The HSE has been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Payroll System (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 621 and 622 together. One of the key commitments in the Public Service Reform Plan is to identify and evaluate new business models and opportunities to support the delivery of non-core processes and services. External Service Delivery is an area that can potentially deliver a range of benefits for the provision of health services. These include both cost...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Deficits (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: In the current economic climate, the acute sector must reduce its costs in order to deliver the agreed level of activity within the resources available to it. In terms of service delivery, we must concentrate on getting the best possible services for patients from the budgets available to us. This means we need to focus on how beds are used, on the throughput of patients, on reducing length...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Deficits (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: As I have previously outlined to the House, the financial situation in the HSE continues to be extremely challenging. The HSE is overspent by €374m to the end of September and on the basis of the latest information available, would have a deficit in the region of €500m at the end of the year if current run rates prevail unless additional cost containment measures are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Funding (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I referred this matter to the Health Service Executive for direct reply

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (13 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: Health Service Expenditure (13 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: Alcohol Pricing (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 633 to 635, inclusive, and 660 to 662, inclusive, together. In its report on alcohol, the National Substance Misuse Strategy Steering Group recommended - among other things - the development of joint protocols between mental health services and drug and alcohol services; the provision of supports and services to children affected by alcohol; the introduction...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 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: Abortion Services (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I presume the Deputy is referring to the report of the Expert Group on the judgment in A, B and C v Ireland. The Group is making good progress towards finalising its report. I expect the report will be completed and submitted to me shortly, and I will consider the report and subsequently submit it to Government.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 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: Hospital Services (13 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: Health Service Expenditure (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: Under Section 3 of the Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal Act l997, the Minister for Health appoints the members of the Hepatitis C and HIV Compensation Tribunal. The term of office of each of the fourteen members and the Chairperson of the Tribunal "shall be for a period as is specified by the Minister when appointing such member". Ministerial appointments are made on the advice of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 651, 652, 659 and 666 to 668, inclusive, together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (13 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: Health Services (13 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Nov 2012)

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...