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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (26 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: During the period specified by the Deputy a total of 105 external reports were commissioned by the Department. Details of these reports are set out in the tables below. Many of the reports can be traced back to the development of services for cancer, cardiovascular health, health promotion and the subsequent evaluation of these strategies. A number of the reports deal with complex and ethical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (26 Sep 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: Appointments to State Boards (26 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: In line with Government Decisions of last year relating to the advertising for expressions of interest in vacancies on State Boards, my Department, in conjunction with the Public Appointments Service, are currently advertising for Board vacancies under the aegis of this Department as they arise. To date, where feasible and where time has permitted, Board vacancies have been advertised through...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Consultancy Contracts (26 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: Minister for Health (Deputy James Reilly):   It is the policy in my Department only to engage the services of external consultants where it is felt to be appropriate and cost-effective, taking account of Government decisions and policy on the matter. The policy in my department is that consultancies above �100,000 must be approved by me and those below this figure are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (26 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: My Department's Report of the Task Force on Sudden Cardiac Death published in 2006 contains extensive recommendations in relation to sudden cardiac death. These recommendations include provision for access to defibrillators and the role of voluntary groups and first responders. The Health Service Executive (HSE) was tasked with the responsibility for the implementation of the Task Force...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (26 Sep 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 (26 Sep 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 Services Reform (26 Sep 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: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190 and 196 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 independent redress and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Sep 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: Food Safety Standards Regulation (26 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 193 and 194 together. I am taking the Deputy's reference to "energy drinks" to relate to "stimulant drinks". The Food Safety Promotion Board (FSPB) commissioned independent, scientific research into the effects of stimulant 'energy' drinks in 2002. One of the main issues to arise out of the report was the need for labelling of stimulant drinks, especially for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Correspondence (26 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive is committed to answering Parliamentary Questions referred to the Parliamentary Affairs Division within 15 working days of receipt. PQs requesting detailed statistical data or other more complex information may require a longer response time. Representations referred to the PAD are answered as soon as possible. I can confirm that the emails referred to by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (26 Sep 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (26 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE had overspent by €318 million by the end of August. If no action is taken, it is projected to have a deficit of €500 million at the end of the year. The HSE is facing a serious challenge and has to make very significant savings in the current year. There is intensive engagement between my Department and the Health Service Executive to address the overrun in health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Expenditure (26 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: Negotiations are ongoing between officials of my Department/HSE and the Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Ireland (APMI) regarding a new agreement on the price of generic medical products. It is hoped that these negotiations will conclude shortly and provide for additional savings in the cost of generic medicines. The Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012 was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Crisis Pregnancy Services (26 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: I wish to advise the Deputy that, according to figures released by the CSO, the birth rate among teenage girls has declined in the last ten years. In 2011, there were 399 births registered to mothers under the age of 18 years while in 2010 the figure was 483. In overall terms, the number of births to teenagers (i.e. those aged less than 20 years) has actually declined from 3,087 in 2001 to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultants Remuneration (25 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 388 and 407 together. There are currently 2,571 approved consultant posts in the public health service. Of these, 2085 have been approved on the basis that post holders may engage in private practice. The remuneration paid to medical consultants for their work in the public health service is set out in the consolidated salary scales for the health service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Staffing (25 Sep 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (25 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 395, 396, 455 and 474 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (25 Sep 2012)

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