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Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The Programme for Government commits to reforming the current public health system by introducing Universal Health Insurance with equal access to care for all. As part of this, the Government is committed to introducing Universal GP Care within its first term of office. Primary legislation is required to give effect to this commitment. The Department of Health is currently drafting...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 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 Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 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 Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 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 Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: Hospital waiting lists are the responsibility of the hospitals and their Consultants. It is a matter for the treating Consultant to determine whether individual patients are fit, ready and able for surgery and therefore whether the patient is suitable to be placed on the appropriate waiting list.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: Consultant Contract 2008 provides for an extended working day and greater equity in the provision and delivery of care, with consultants working as part of a team delivering the Clinical Directorate Service Plan. This Contract is now the contract held by some 80% of Consultants working in the public health service. All aspects of the contract are in force and implementation at hospital...

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE and Voluntary hospitals recoup a considerable amount of income from private insurance companies in return for private and semi-private treatment services provided to patients with private health insurance cover. However, lengthy delays often occur between the discharge of patients and the receipt of payment from the health insurance companies. The HSE has introduced a number of...

Written Answers — State Legal Services: State Legal Services (13 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 — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (13 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 Facilities: Hospital Facilities (13 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 Procedures: Hospital Procedures (13 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 — Universal Health Insurance: Universal Health Insurance (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The Programme for Government commits to reforming the current public health system by introducing Universal Health Insurance with equal access to care for all. As part of this, the Government is committed to introducing Universal GP Care within its first term of office. Primary legislation is required to give effect to this commitment. The Department of Health is currently drafting...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 and 222 together. In response to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, the HSE procured two vaccines. The HSE, with the approval of my Department and the Department of Finance, indemnified the suppliers from and against loss and damage in respect of any claim against the supplier arising from or in connection with the use and administration of licensed or...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 224 to 226, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 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 — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 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 — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The manufacturer of Fingolimod (Gilenya®) has submitted an application to the HSE for the product to be reimbursed through community pharmacies under the High-Tech Drug Scheme. The list of medicinal products provided under the High-Tech Drug Scheme is reviewed on a regular basis. The application in respect of the product in question is currently under consideration. The HSE hopes to finalise...

Written Answers — Professional Qualifications: Professional Qualifications (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The Deputy refers to the person whose details are supplied who requires to have her professional qualifications recognised under Directive 2005/36/EC. Directive 2005/36/EC, on the recognition of professional qualifications, applies to all EEA nationals wishing to practise a regulated profession in an EEA Member State other than that in which they obtained their professional qualifications....

Written Answers — Public Service Remuneration: Public Service Remuneration (13 Jun 2012)

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

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (13 Jun 2012)

James Reilly: The bodies, including regulatory bodies funded by my Department in the years 2010 - 2012 are set out in the following table. My Department also administers a National Lottery Discretionary Fund from which once-off grants are paid to community and voluntary organisations, providing a range of health related service. Details of the groups which have received funding for the past three years...