Results 11,261-11,280 of 13,264 for speaker:Pat Gallagher

Hospital Services. (8 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney. She has asked me to apologise to Deputy Michael D. Higgins as she is unable to attend the House at this time. The Health Service Executive has advised that University College Hospital Galway has been extremely busy over the past 24 hours or so. Deputy Higgins has provided information to the...

Hospital Services. (8 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: In addition, as part of the developments to improve accident and emergency services, a 13-bed medical unit is under construction at the hospital, which is expected to be completed towards the end of this year. Improving the delivery of accident and emergency services continues to be a top priority for the Government and the Health Service Executive.

Hospital Services. (8 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: At national level, significant additional resources have been provided to address the problems which manifest in emergency departments.

Hospital Services. (8 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: Among the developments which have taken place are additional public and private long-stay beds, additional home care packages and home-help hours.

Hospital Services. (8 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The developments also include major capital developments in emergency departments, the provision of acute medical assessment units, a hospital-in-the-home service in the greater Dublin area, rapid assessment clinics to support the catchment population of the Mater Hospital, and an expansion of the GP out-of-hours services in north Dublin. In terms of waiting times, a revised target of 12...

Hospital Services. (8 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The HSE is also working closely with those hospitals that are experiencing difficulties in meeting waiting time targets. The focus is on improving and streamlining hospital processes and patient pathways to ensure that care is provided in a more timely, appropriate and efficient manner. Targeted initiatives include setting up consultant-led clinical decision units and acute short stay...

Hospital Services. (8 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: Other targeted initiatives include updating the bed management system and processes with a focus on improved discharge planning, reducing inappropriate referrals from GPs to emergency departments, reducing admissions with the duty medical registrar deciding on admissions, standardising assessment processes and enhancing diagnostic capacity. The initiatives I have described are designed to...

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: Over the years we have punched above our weight and have been highly regarded in Europe. I think, in particular, of the periods when we held the Presidency, in 1994-95 when Deputy Quinn was a Minister and more recently when we negotiated this treaty. There is no major change in the treaty. Why would the Government negotiate a treaty which would be anti-Ireland? Much depends on our...

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I am very pleased to participate in this very important debate on the future of Europe, and more particularly the future of the entire island of Ireland. The treaty is designed to ensure that the European Union will become more efficient and effective in carrying out its business and making decisions. Any good company, after 50 years in existence, will always update its organisational...

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: ——being geographically North and politically South, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side, Northern Ireland on the other and a border of seven or eight kilometres with the South, I remember in those days it was very difficult to attract tourists and industry. I remember when Senator George Mitchell played such an important role in the peace process a business conference was held in...

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: Legislation on the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs is contained in the European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) Regulations 2002 to 2007. These regulations apply to the labelling of pre-packaged foodstuffs for sale to the ultimate consumer or for supply to mass caterers. The principle underlying food labelling is that the purchaser...

Written Answers — Patient Statistics: Patient Statistics (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 276 to 278, inclusive, together. In September last year Minister Harney established a Cardiovascular Health Policy Group to draw up a new policy framework for the development of all aspects of cardiovascular health, including stroke. The Group is scheduled to report in May 2008. The work of the Group will, inter alia, be informed by the report of the Irish...

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Alcohol Advisory Group: Alcohol Advisory Group (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Government Alcohol Advisory Group (GAAG) was established by my colleague the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The GAAG presented its report to Minister Lenihan on schedule on Monday 31st March, 2008. The submission referred to by the Deputy was considered by the GAAG and I look forward to reading the outcome of the Group's consideration of this issue.

Written Answers — Diabetes Strategy: Diabetes Strategy (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Expert Advisory Group on Diabetes was established by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and will report to the HSE management. Consideration of the Group's recommendations will be a matter for the HSE. No document has been submitted by the Group to my Department. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.