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Written Answers — Tobacco Control Measures: Tobacco Control Measures (27 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) was developed in response to the globalisation of the tobacco epidemic. The purpose of the WHO FCTC is to identify and progress the tobacco control measures required to be introduced by national governments in order to protect public health. Ireland played a significant role in drafting the FCTC Treaty which...

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (27 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE National Service Plan 2012 and four Regional Service Plans set out the type and volume of service the HSE will provide directly, or through a range of funded agencies, during 2012. In line with the National Service Plan, the Regional Service Plans were prepared in the context of the challenges faced by the health services this year in terms of reduced staffing levels, and a reduced...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: I am determined to address the issues leading to unacceptable delays in patients receiving treatment in our hospitals. I have established the Special Delivery Unit (SDU), which is working to unblock access to acute services by improving the flow of patients through the system and by streamlining waiting lists, including the management of GP referrals by hospitals. The SDU is working closely...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (27 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The report of the National Narcolepsy Steering Committee was published on 19 April and is available on my Department's website. My Department is working closely with the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Department of Education and Skills to address the needs of those affected by narcolepsy. The HSE has provided a range of services and supports to those affected including access to...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (27 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The Health and Social Care Professionals Council, established in 2007 and the 12 registration boards being established under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (the Act), will be responsible for protecting the public by regulating health and social care professionals in Ireland. The object of the Council is to protect the public by promoting high standards of professional...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190 and 191 together. I am determined to address the issues which cause unacceptable delays in patients receiving treatment in our hospitals. In this regard I have established the Special Delivery Unit (SDU), which will work to unblock access to acute services by improving the flow of patients through the system, and by streamlining waiting lists, including...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: I am determined to address the issues which cause unacceptable delays in patients receiving treatment in our hospitals. In this regard I have established the Special Delivery Unit (SDU), which will work to unblock access to acute services by improving the flow of patients through the system, and by streamlining waiting lists, including the management of referrals from GPs by hospitals. The...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (27 Jun 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 — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (27 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated by my Department and will be forwarded direct to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: As per a recommendation in the Keane report.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The Deputy deliberately misunderstands.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: You would know a lot about that.

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (26 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The European Commission took a case against the State regarding the VHI's derogation from the EU Non-Life Directives which have, for some time, exempted it from the requirement to be authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland. The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled against the State on 29 September last. In response to this judgement the Government agreed to engage with the...

Written Answers — Nursing Education: Nursing Education (26 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is currently carrying out a review of allowances in the public service. This review is being undertaken following a Government decision requiring the public service to take additional measures to deliver further efficiencies in the public sector pay bill.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: I am determined to address the issues which cause unacceptable delays in patients receiving treatment in our hospitals. In this regard I have established the Special Delivery Unit (SDU), which will work to unblock access to acute services by improving the flow of patients through the system, and by streamlining waiting lists, including the management of referrals from GPs by hospitals. The...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (26 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: In relation to funding for this facility funding allocated to the Intermediate Care Initiative relates exclusively to older people. Therefore, there is no facility to fund initiatives outside of this care group.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 522 and 523 together. A significant proportion of private patients who are provided with treatment by a public hospital are not currently charged for the services because of the current rules on bed designation. In contrast, the public hospitals' consultants receive private fees even where the hospital cannot levy its maintenance charge. This represents a...

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (26 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: Community rating means that the level of risk that a particular consumer poses to a private health insurer does not directly affect the health insurance premium paid. It also means that premiums for younger or healthier lives are typically higher than their expected claims would require, whereas for older or less healthy lives, premiums are typically lower than the expected claims would...