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Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 May 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 — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (22 May 2012)

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. All projects involving the engagement of external consultants are approved by me before any decision can be taken by any division of the Department to go to public tender. Once initiated,...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 May 2012)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 May 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 683 and 684 together. I want to offer my deepest sympathies to the family concerned. We must never forget that this report is first and foremost about patient safety and that it all began because of the death of a patient on a trolley in a corridor adjacent to the Emergency Department. I have just received the report and I have not had discussions with any...

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (22 May 2012)

James Reilly: I am not aware of the investigation referred to by the Deputy. However, I would like to draw the Deputy's attention to the statement issued by the INMO, acknowledging and confirming the reduction by 17% overall in the numbers of people on trolleys in emergency departments in the first four months of 2012, as compared to the first four months of 2011. This overall reduction reflects a 23%...

Hospital Services (22 May 2012)

James Reilly: I thank Deputy Maloney for raising this important issue. The recently published HIQA report on Tallaght hospital is a very significant document and I welcome its publication. I am happy to confirm to the House it will be of tangible use as the Government continues to introduce major reforms in the health sector. Let us not forget what is at the heart of this, that 14 months ago in March of...

Hospital Services (22 May 2012)

James Reilly: I concur with the Deputy that Tallaght hospital is a much better hospital than it was a year ago. That is very much down to its new management and clinical leadership, and the new board that was put in place. I pay tribute to Sir Keith Pearson, who has been chair of the interim board for a number of months, for which he received no remuneration and travels at his own expense on a pro bono...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 May 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 dramatically improving the flow of patients through the system, and by streamlining waiting lists, including referrals from GPs. The SDU is working...

Written Answers — National Children's Hospital: National Children's Hospital (17 May 2012)

James Reilly: As you will be aware, I established an independent Review Group to consider the implications of the decision of An Bord Pleanála received on 23 February 2012 to reject the planning application for the proposed construction of a national paediatric hospital on the site of the Mater Misericordiae Hospital. The Review Group will, as part of their review, consider all issues relevant to the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 May 2012)

James Reilly: The Deputy's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Nursing Home Repayment Scheme: Nursing Home Repayment Scheme (17 May 2012)

James Reilly: The Health Repayment Scheme Appeals Office is an independent office, established in December 2006 under the Health (Repayment Scheme) Act 2006, to provide a service to those who wish to appeal a decision of the Scheme Administrator. The remaining work on the Scheme is now drawing to a close with very few appeals still to be determined. I understand that the Office is currently finalising...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (17 May 2012)

James Reilly: I have received the invitation, and it is under consideration.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (17 May 2012)

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

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 May 2012)

James Reilly: It is the policy of my Department to keep costs in relation to the use of photographers to a minimum. The detailed information sought by the Deputy is currently being collated within my Department and will be forwarded to him as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (17 May 2012)

James Reilly: The Chief Medical Officer of my Department has met and is engaging with the three treating clinics involved in the PIP breast implant issue with a view to ensuring that best practice and patient support is paramount in the service provided to concerned recipients of PIP implants. He has discussed the very reasonable concerns raised by affected clients including access to surgeons for...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (17 May 2012)

James Reilly: The Government has decided that health service employment numbers must be reduced to approximately 102,000 by the end of this year, in line with its commitment to reduce public expenditure. Within the employment target set by Government, the HSE's National Service Plan 2012 allows for some targeted investment and recruitment in priority areas to address development priorities, such as in...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 May 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE National Service Plan sets out the type and volume of service the HSE will provide directly, or through a range of funded agencies, during 2012. The Plan was prepared in the context of the challenges faced by the health services this year in terms of reduced staffing levels, and a reduced budget, combined with increasing demand for services. The Plan also takes account of additional...

Written Answers — Symphysiotomy Report: Symphysiotomy Report (16 May 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 12, 15 and 56 together. My Department has received a draft report from the independent academic researcher who was appointed to complete a report into the practice of symphysiotomy in Ireland. I asked the Attorney General to consider the draft research report and I have recently received her advice. There is no legal impediment to publishing the research with...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (16 May 2012)

James Reilly: Under the provisions of the Health Act 1970, eligibility for public health services in Ireland is based primarily on residency and means. All persons normally resident in the state are eligible for in-patient and outpatient public hospital services including consultant services. It is unacceptable for a patient to be informed at short notice that a hospital will not treat them because they...

Written Answers — European Court of Human Rights Judgments: European Court of Human Rights Judgments (16 May 2012)

James Reilly: The terms of reference of the Expert Group on the ABC v Ireland Judgment, as approved by Government on 29th November 2011, are as follows: · To examine the A, B and C v Ireland judgment of the European Court of Human Rights; · To elucidate its implications for the provision of health care services to pregnant women in Ireland; · To recommend a series of options on how to implement the...