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Written Answers — Department of Health: Organ Removal (23 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: I am not aware of any recent reports of organs being removed from the deceased without permission. However, if the Deputy wishes to bring a particular issue to my attention, I will, of course, have the matter examined. It is important to note that consent from the family or next of kin of the deceased is not required if a post mortem examination is ordered by the Coroner, who has...

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

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 681 to 683, inclusive, 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 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: Health Service Staff (23 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 684 to 686, inclusive, together. Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 makes provision for the introduction of very specific obligations on the health services, including a statutory entitlement to: - an independent assessment of health and education needs (Section 8); - a statement of services (Section 11) which it is proposed to provide; - an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (23 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: Additional funding for the provision of 36 Transitional Care beds to the Louth Meath Integrated Service area was recently approved by my Department as part of the Frail Elderly Initiative. This initiative is funded by the Department through the Special Delivery Unit. These new Transitional Care beds will support the development of community based services for older persons and improve acute...

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

James Reilly: With regard to specific complaints, a formal complaints policy exists, details of which are available on the HSE website: www.hse.ie. In addition, advice and instructions for making complaints about a service or an individual may be found at the website: www.healthcomplaints.ie. In accordance with this procedure, if an individual is not satisfied with the response from the HSE Director of...

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

James Reilly: In July of last year I announced the establishment of the Special Delivery Unit as a key part of my plans to radically reform the health system in Ireland. The Unit’s purpose is to improve access to the emergency and elective care system. Since it was established last year, it has been working to unblock access to acute services by improving patient journeys through the system and by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Symphysiotomy Report (23 Oct 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: Primary Care Centres (23 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: The consideration of any project 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: Cancer Incidence (23 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: The National Cancer Registry is the statutory body with responsibility for, inter alithe collection and analysis of information relating to the incidence of cancer in Ireland. My Department has asked the Registry to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to the incidence of cancer on a county basis from 1990 through to 2012.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (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: Medical Aids and Appliances (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: Departmental Bodies (23 Oct 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Allowances (23 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: The Government has decided that, following the review of public sector allowances by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, certain allowances are no longer to be paid to new beneficiaries where there is no sustainable business case for their continued payment. This includes the Cardiac Allowances for pre-hospital care personnel. The Health Service Executive has informed health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding (23 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: My Department has received an application for funding from the 2012 National Lottery allocation from the organisation in question. This is one of a large number currently being assessed by my Department, and the Deputy will be informed of the outcome of the application as soon as a decision has been made.

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: 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.