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National Children's Hospital: Motion (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: To address Deputy Kelleher's question, of course funding will remain available for the development of new treatments within pediatrics. However, the further development of the hospitals at those sites would not make any economic sense when we are building a new hospital. None the less, Crumlin has received funds that it is using to develop new surgery facilities etc. on its site. Clearly,...

National Children's Hospital: Motion (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I move:That Dáil Éireann:endorses the decision of Government to proceed with the construction of the new children's hospital on the St James's campus on the recommendation of the Minister for Health; expresses its desire to see this project now proceed as soon as possible, commensurate with the best possible design for optimal quality and safety in the provision of paediatric...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Acquired Infections (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I would like to thank Deputy Martin for raising this issue. Hospital-acquired patient infections continue to be an issue in hospitals worldwide. Many of these infections are difficult to treat as they involve antimicrobial resistance (AMR), where the infectious agent is resistant to a treatment to which it was previously sensitive. Current evidence shows that while antimicrobial...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: A review of the Rowan Ward HIV respite service found that when the Rowan Ward was set up in 1990 its purpose was to provide end stage palliative care to AIDS patients. In more recent times, the ward had come to provide respite and stabilisation for a limited number of HIV patients who were also clients of the HSE addiction services. Given these changes in the Rowan Ward service model the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The SDU has worked with the Clinical Care Programme on the Elderly and the HSE on proposals for a joint Acute Hospital/Community Service transitional care initiative. This will speed up access and egress from acute care (reducing ED times, length of stay, and delayed discharges). In 2012, this initiative will see 190 transitional care beds being put in place along with 150 rehabilitation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Lourdes Hospital Redress Scheme (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: This Government has given a commitment in the Programme for Government to seek a mechanism to compensate those women who were excluded on age grounds alone from the Lourdes Hospital Redress Scheme. I understand that approximately 35 women who suffered an unnecessary bilateral oophorectomy were excluded from the Redress Scheme on the basis of age alone. The Scheme of Redress approved by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I believe 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 of stay to international norms and on having as many procedures as possible carried out as day cases rather than inpatient work. The work of the Special Delivery Unit, together...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: My 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: On Tuesday, I announced the Government’s decision to develop the new children’s hospital at the campus of St James’s Hospital in Dublin. In identifying the new site, the Government has carefully considered the report of the Dolphin Group along with detailed supplementary information on cost, time and planning which was subsequently sought from those members of the Group...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 17, 38 and 78 together. The Government is embarking on a major reform programme for the health system, the aim of which is to deliver a single-tier health service, supported by universal health insurance (UHI), where where access is based on need, not on income. Under UHI, every citizen will be insured and will have equal access to a comprehensive range of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Labour Court Recommendations (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 18, 21, 23 and 55 together. On 29 June 2012, the Labour Court recommended that the HSE and SIPTU should engage in relation to matters concerning home help contracts and that in the event that there are any outstanding issues, they may be referred back to the Court. The HSE engaged with SIPTU concerning the recommendation and advised that as part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Positive Ageing Strategy (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The Programme for Government has committed to completing and implementing the National Positive Ageing Strategy so that older people are recognised, supported and enabled to live independent full lives. The Strategy will set the strategic direction for future policies, programmes and services for older people in Ireland. It will set out a common framework for the development of operational...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (8 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: Animal Welfare Issues (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The matter the Deputy is referring to are the Safeguard Clauses set out at Article 55 of Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. These Safeguard Clauses cover exceptional circumstances in which Member States may, on scientifically justifiable grounds, provisionally authorise applications for derogations relating to a number of restrictions set out in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The Programme for Government commits to reforming the current public health system by introducing Universal Health Insurance with equal access to care for all. As part of this, the Government is committed to introducing, on a phased basis, GP care without fees within its first term of office. Primary legislation is required to give effect to Government commitment to introduce a universal GP...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services (8 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 (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: 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 for hospital services in a way that will drive service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: As this is a service issue, the question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: It is essential to have a health system that is transparent and accountable. Information needs to be collected, analysed and intelligently interpreted in order to allow the health system and population it serves to monitor what it is doing, recognise where improvements are occurring and identify potential problems, so that actions can be taken to rectify them. It makes sense to use...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (8 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: Internationally, research continues to result in the development of new medicines in a number of countries to fight a broad range of diseases, including those listed by the Deputy. There is a clear process whereby a pharmaceutical company may apply for a marketing authorisation to place a medicinal product on the market in Ireland. Any pharmaceutical company that wishes to place a...