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- Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector 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. In regard to the health agencies under the aegis of the Department, the information sought by the Deputy is currently being retrieved by the agencies concerned, and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available. There are 14 (13.5 WTE) staff on contract in my Department....
- Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (13 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: In the context of the question raised by the Deputy, there are two vacancies in Boards under the aegis of this Department. Both vacancies are in An Bord Altranais. The Nurses and Midwives Act, 2011, has provision for the appointment of a new Board. This is currently being progressed by my Department.
- Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (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 — General Practitioner Services: General Practitioner Services (12 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 drafting legislation to...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Universal Health Insurance: Universal Health Insurance (12 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: The Government is committed to fundamental reform of healthcare in Ireland which will deliver a single tier health system, supported by universal health insurance, where access is based on need, not income. The Implementation Group on Universal Health Insurance, which I established in February this year, will assist my Department in preparing a White Paper on Financing Universal Health...
- Written Answers — Crisis Pregnancy Services: Crisis Pregnancy Services (12 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: While there are no plans to consider a regulatory licensing system, the approach adopted by the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme on this issue is, among other things, to further raise the public profile of State-funded crisis pregnancy services. In this regard, the Programme is working on a wide range of actions that include: · continuous promotion through the "Positive Options" campaign of...
- Written Answers — Chronic Disease Prevention Programme: Chronic Disease Prevention Programme (12 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: A number of clinical programmes to manage the care of people living with long term conditions have been developed by the HSE. These include programmes for cardiovascular disease (Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Failure and Stroke), respiratory disease (Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)), diabetes, cancer and primary care. Focusing on these existing programmes will be...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 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 Services: Hospital Services (12 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 — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (12 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: The following is a breakdown of the information requested: Name of Advisor Title Salary Mark Costigan Press Advisor â¬92,672 Sean Faughnan Special Advisor â¬80,051 In respect of Mr Sean Faughnan, an amount of â¬112,672 was initially sought representing a salary of â¬92,672, (the maximum of the Principal Officer - Standard scale) plus an additional â¬20,000 in recognition of the...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: Safe, high-quality health care is a fundamental principle of the reform programme. A key element of this is the proper management of hospitals. The establishment of Hospital Groups followed by Hospital Trusts to manage public hospitals is a key element of the reform of the health service in Ireland. Last December I announced new management arrangements for two groups of hospitals in the West...
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (12 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 — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (12 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 584 and 604 together. 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...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 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 Staff: Hospital Staff (12 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: My Department has a small number of Performance Improved Specialists within the Special Delivery Unit. Whilst every effort is made to draw on the relevant expertise of these individuals and other staff working within the health service, including nurses, there are occasions when specialist external technical advice and expertise is required in order to assist in the delivery of performance...
- Written Answers — Public Procurement Contracts: Public Procurement Contracts (12 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: My Department, and specifically the Special Delivery Unit, is entering the final stages of contract agreement with two preferred bidders. On completion of this process I expect to be able to announce details of the contract award including the cost, and most importantly, the benefits to the health care system in the near future.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (12 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: I take it that the Deputy is referring to Dr. Martin Connor, who has been appointed to provide expert advice to the Department of Health and, in particular, the chief operations officer of the SDU. Dr Connor's appointment is for a period of three years, commencing in December 2011 and ending in December 2014, and which appointment follows on from a successful earlier appointment for a period...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 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 — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (12 Jun 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.