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Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs (6 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1054 to 1056, inclusive, together. The National Programme on Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People (0-18 years) has been established since 2010. It is supported by a National Co-ordinating Group which has representatives from the Department of Health and the Department of Education and Skills in addition to other key stakeholders....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The National Programme on Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People (0-18 years) has been established since 2010. It is supported by a National Co-ordinating Group which has representatives from the Department of Health and the Department of Education and Skills in addition to other key stakeholders. The Programme is based on the recommendations of the Report of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I believe that the Health Service Executive have already responded to the Deputy in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety Standards (6 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has advised that the safety of aspartame has been comprehensively evaluated by international scientific experts including the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the EU Scientific Committee on Food (SCF), the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These expert committees...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultants' Remuneration (6 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: Primary Care Centres Expenditure (6 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The consideration of projects for inclusion in the multi-annual capital programme is an evolving process. There are always more construction projects than can be funded from the Exchequer's capital health care allocation. The Health Service Executive is required to prioritise infrastructure projects within its overall capital envelope taking into account the existing capital commitments and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (6 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The Health Information Bill, which is currently being drafted, willprovide a legal framework for the use of identifiers in the health system, both public and private. The deployment of a patient identifier is very important to the provision of a safe, efficient health system and will also support the move towards universal health insurance. The Bill is expected to be ready for publication...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (6 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: Vital Statistics are compiled by the Central Statistics Office. From 2007 to 2011 (the latest available full year of data), five persons between the ages of 16 and 25 died from insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (which includes Type 1 diabetes but excludes other types, such as Type 2). For three of the five deaths an additional diagnosis of ketoacidosis is recorded. No further information...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (6 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 (6 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 Expenditure (6 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1076 to 1103, inclusive, together. With regard to the first part of this question - whether I have received correspondence from hospitals indicating that the hospital will be unable to live within its budget - I do not receive correspondence regarding expenditure of particular hospitals. It is a matter for HSE management to ensure that individual units...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 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 Staff (6 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE is committed to providing high quality, internationally recognised education and training in order to attract and retain Irish–trained doctors. It must be recognised that Irish-trained doctors choose to go abroad for a variety of reasons, including further training. Many return having gained further skills and expertise. The number of Consultant posts in the public health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Research and Training (6 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I am not aware of the recent accusations referred to by Deputy Spring, however I would certainly strongly refute the suggestion that the HSE does not understand or care about education and research in the medical field. Medical education and training is a priority for the HSE and the delivery of high quality, internationally recognised training represents a strategic resource for the HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programme (6 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: The Report to which the Deputy refers, found that among the cohort of 449 women surveyed at two breast care clinics in Ireland, more than 50% were unaware of less common breast cancer symptoms and over 30% waited over a month to report their symptoms to their GP. Early diagnosis of breast cancer is linked to more favourable outcomes and longer survival and the study highlights the need...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (6 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: As stated previously, I am supportive of any international developments in relation to plain or standardised packaging for tobacco products. Plain packaging is one of the issues being considered in the context of the Tobacco Products Directive by the European Commission. It is hoped that the Commission will publish this legislative proposal in the near future. Recent international...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Symphysiotomy Report (6 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Submissions to Departments (6 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: I would like to thank the Deputy for bringing this matter to my attention again. I note that a submission on this matter has been received by my Department from Feileachan and is currently under consideration. I am aware that the Secretary General has contacted Feileachan to arrange a meeting on the 20th November 2012.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding (6 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: My Department has no record of an application for funding from this organisation from the 2012 National Lottery Discretionary fund. If the organisation wishes to make an application for National Lottery Funding they should send in a formal application. Detailed procedures, along with the application form are set out on my Department's website - www.doh.ie. However, the details supplied...