Results 12,361-12,380 of 21,128 for speaker:James Reilly
- Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: I currently have no proposals in relation to bed designation. Furthermore, the Deputy may wish to note that the HIA has no role to play with regard to any decisions being made in the re-designation of beds in public hospitals. The Health Insurance Authority (HIA) is the statutory regulator of the private health insurance market and provides information to consumers regarding their rights and...
- Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: The total amount due to all public and voluntary hospitals in relation to outstanding health insurance claims which have yet to be submitted to private health insurers amounted to approximately â¬96.6m at 31st March 2012. Hospitals have improved their submission performance by 21% on a cost neutral basis in the fifteen months from 31st Dec 2010. The HSE is continuing a drive to reduce the...
- Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: The level of private maintenance income for public and voluntary hospitals was - 2009 - â¬387m 2010 - â¬382m 2011 - â¬464m The increase in 2011 is mainly due to increased charges introduced on the 1st January 2011. The percentage of private maintenance income in acute hospitals as a percentage of total patient income is 86%. The hospitals with the highest percentage are the dedicated...
- Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: While there has been a decrease in the numbers with private health insurance, by 76,000 in the year to end-March 2012, it is important to note that the decline in private health insurance coverage is modest to-date, at less than 4% of the overall market. This leaves some 2.139 million, or 46.6% of the population, covered by private health insurance. Even in the current difficult financial...
- Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: The Government is committed to fundamental reform of healthcare in Ireland that will deliver a single tier health system, supported by universal health insurance, where access is based on need, not income. Every individual will have a choice of health insurer and will have equal access to a comprehensive range of curative services. A new Insurance Fund will subsidise or pay insurance...
- Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: I am not aware of any specific concerns raised by multinational corporations regarding the cost of private health insurance in this country being a significant factor for consideration when making foreign direct investment decisions. It is my understanding that the Deputy may be referring to any companies which pay health insurance premiums on behalf of employees, as an additional employment...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 532 and 533 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- 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 — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: The cost of the use of a hospital bed per week is a service matter and has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. With regard to the cost of a nursing home bed, that information is published on the HSE's website at: http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Find_a_Service/Older_People_S ervices/nhss/costs.html http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Find_a_Service/Older_People_S ervices/nhss/costs.html I...
- Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 542 to 544, inclusive, together. As announced last week the recent interim agreement with the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA) should deliver savings of approx â¬10m in 2012. As part of the agreement, the HSE will give its approval to the reimbursement of drugs which in the normal course of events would have been approved for reimbursement...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 546, 560 and 585 together. Each Government Department has an Employment Control Framework (ECF) which sets an upper limit on staff numbers. Thus far my Department has complied with its ECF limits and redeployment has therefore not arisen. This position will be kept under ongoing review. The HSE has confirmed that that it does not have any employees currently...
- Written Answers — Health Service Executive Funding: Health Service Executive Funding (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: On-going funding for any service is a matter for the HSE. In this regard, the HSE has recently met with Dignity 4 Patients and signed a Grant Aid Agreement with them for â¬22,500 for one year's office supplies and voluntary support. The HSE has also advised Dignity 4 Patients that there is no funding available towards staffing costs and suggested that they consider working more closely with...
- Written Answers — Hospital Facilities: Hospital Facilities (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 551 to 555, inclusive, together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: In early October this year, the new emergency department at the Mater Hospital will open. This is an integral part of the â¬284m new adult hospital at the Mater and will provide significant additional space and capacity to treat patients with dignity and respect. Patient comfort, safety and quality will be greatly enhanced in a significantly upgraded and top quality environment. The Mater...
- 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....
- Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: In July 2011 I announced changes to the remit of the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) - namely its role would be changed to support the mission of the Special Delivery Unit (SDU). The NTPF is now fully aligned with the SDU and is targeting waiting lists strategically and incentivising hospitals to manage their waiting times proactively. The NTPF capability is a core part of the SDU's...
- Written Answers — Health Service Executive Properties: Health Service Executive Properties (26 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: Management of the Health Service Executive property portfolio is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Transfers: Hospital Transfers (26 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 (26 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.