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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (23 Oct 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: Primary Care Centres (23 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: My officials and I met once this year with NAMA on 20 April 2012. Within its commercial remit NAMA advises that it is at all times open to proposals which can contribute to the achievement of broader social and economic objectives. In this context many issues of interest to the health services were discussed. A record of the meeting shows that a number of PCC locations were discussed,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victim Compensation (23 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: The main aim of the Government is to address the health and personal social care needs of thalidomide survivors living in Ireland. I have stated that I am willing to enter into discussions about a health care package on a non-statutory basis; an ex-gratia payment having regard to current financial circumstances; and a statement to the Dáil recognising the challenges faced by survivors....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Research Regulation (23 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 629 and 660 together. Directive 2010/63/EU will considerably strengthen the protection of animals still needed for research and safety testing. The Directive will also minimise the number of animals used and require alternatives to be used wherever possible, while ensuring a level playing field for EU industry and enhancing the quality of research conducted...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (23 Oct 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 Charges (23 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive seeks to maximise the recovery of income in a socially responsible, ethical, efficient and cost effective way. Initial follow up on outstanding debt is carried out by each hospital and includes the use of reminder letters. Collection agencies are only used when the normal collection process has been exhausted. The use of debt collection agencies has been common...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (23 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: Where an employee/former employee of the Health Service Executive is not satisfied with a decision in relation to superannuation benefits, the person may make a formal complaint/seek an internal review under the HSE Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) arrangements. If the individual is not happy with the determination provided under the IDR process, the matter may be referred to the Pensions...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety Standards (23 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland (DHSSPS NI) has reviewed the roles and responsibilities of organisations working in the food safety, diet and nutrition areas in order to help identify the scope for greater efficiencies. My Department has now been forwarded a copy of this review which was finalised yesterday (22 October 2012). In preparing this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services (23 Oct 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 (23 Oct 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 (23 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: Irish legislation governing the protection of animals used for scientific purposes only allows for the issue of a "G" Certificate in very exceptional circumstances. An application for a "G" Certificate must be signed by statutory signatories and must certify that the proposed experiment is of sufficient importance in terms of meeting the essential needs of human beings or animals to justify...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (23 Oct 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: Primary Care Strategy (23 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: The management and delivery of the health capital programme is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Strategy (23 Oct 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (23 Oct 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 Waiting Lists (23 Oct 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: Tobacco Control Measures (23 Oct 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (23 Oct 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Bodies (23 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: The National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) was established in May 2007 and its total expenditure to date is €33.0m (excl VAT). The work of the NPHDB is discharged mainly under three core contracts secured under public procurement on a fixed price basis for the life of the project. The work completed under these three contracts to date represents €27.7m which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Expenditure (23 Oct 2012)

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