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Written Answers — Primary Care Centres: Primary Care Centres (16 May 2012)

James Reilly: New primary care centres are being procured by the HSE through two different methods, (1) lease agreements with private developers and (2) Exchequer capital funding. There is no "policy" of reliance on public-private partnerships in this regard. I am actively exploring other options regarding the funding of Primary Care Centres.

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

James Reilly: I have set out the information requested by the Deputy in the following table. The information was supplied by the Busness Intelligence Unit (BIU) of the Health Service Executive. Due to national industrial relations issues in 2010 data was not collected/provided from February 2010 to June 2010. Therefore the closest comparable figures from 2010 are from July. Delayed Discharges (Source:...

Written Answers — Tobacco-Related Diseases: Tobacco-Related Diseases (16 May 2012)

James Reilly: Smoking is the greatest single cause of preventable illness and premature death in Ireland, killing over 5,200 people a year. Ireland's public health policy objective in relation to tobacco is to promote and subsequently move towards a tobacco free society. I am committed to moving us closer towards that objective. The Tobacco Policy Review Group will be reporting to me shortly. The...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (16 May 2012)

James Reilly: 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 unlicensed vaccine supplied except in cases of negligence,...

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

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 24, 174 and 199 together. The Chief Medical Officer of my Department has met and is engaging with the treating clinics 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 concerns raised by affected clients including access to surgeons for...

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

James Reilly: I am concerned that private health insurance is becoming harder to afford, especially for older people, as insurers increasingly tailor their insurance plans towards younger, healthier customers. I am strongly committed to protecting community rating, whereby older and sicker customers should pay the same amount for the same cover as younger and healthier people. Community Rating means...

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

James Reilly: I have forwarded this query to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (16 May 2012)

James Reilly: To explore the scope for greater efficiencies and to eliminate waste, both my Department and our counterparts in Northern Ireland are conducting reviews on the roles and responsibilities of organisations working in the food safety, diet and nutrition areas in our respective jurisdictions. These will help clarify the role to be undertaken by Food Safety Promotion Board (FSPB) and will inform...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (16 May 2012)

James Reilly: Following the completion of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in 2011, I announced that funding would support the delivery of the new Children's Hospital and the associated Paediatric Ambulatory & Urgent Care Centre in AMiNCH Tallaght; the replacement of the Central Mental Hospital and its associated facilities; and the National Project...

Written Answers — Obesity Levels: Obesity Levels (16 May 2012)

James Reilly: The high levels of obesity in all age groups of the Irish population are of increasing concern to me but of particular concern are the rising levels of obesity in young children. The Growing Up in Ireland Survey, 2011 found that 1 in 4 children as young as 3 years of age are overweight or obese. The situation in Ireland mirrors the global obesity epidemic, with 61% of Irish adults now...

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (16 May 2012)

James Reilly: The priority of the Department for the foreseeable future is the statutory registration of the twelve therapy professions covered by the Health and Social Care Professionals Council. Before statutory registration could be considered for other therapies, such as psychotherapy and counselling, there is a need for each individual therapy to federate so that it can advise, as a single voice, on...

Written Answers — Treatment of Rare Diseases: Treatment of Rare Diseases (16 May 2012)

James Reilly: The current priority for my Department in relation to this issue is focussing on the development of a national plan for rare diseases. Ireland has been supportive of the EU proposals on rare disease which concluded with a council recommendation in June 2009. The end point is that countries are recommended to develop plans or strategies preferably by the end of 2013. We are now well advanced...

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (16 May 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. A number of key stepping stones are vital to the introduction of universal health insurance. Significant work is already underway on these, including: · strengthening the primary care...

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

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 43, 59 and 65 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Service Reviews: Health Service Reviews (16 May 2012)

James Reilly: This is an internal review by the HSE of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence services and will not include a public consultation. It is envisaged that by year end the review will be completed and a strategic plan for the future provision and configuration of services in this area will be developed.

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

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 47 and 51 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Patient Safety Authority: Patient Safety Authority (16 May 2012)

James Reilly: My Department is continuing to consider the options and possible organisational structures of the Patient Safety Authority (PSA) taking account of the international experience and the existing structures and organisations in the Irish system. The PSA is a key component of the Health Reform Programme and, therefore, its role and inter-relationship with the health system needs to be carefully...

Written Answers — Departmental Strategy Statements: Departmental Strategy Statements (16 May 2012)

James Reilly: My Department's previous Statement of Strategy covered the period 2008-2010. Under the Public Service Management Act 1997 Departments are required to produce a new Statement of Strategy every three years and within six months of the appointment of a new Minister and, accordingly, my Department prepared a draft Statement of Strategy following my appointment as Minister for Health in 2011. ...

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

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 52 and 62 together. I want to ensure that as many services as possible can be provided safely and appropriately in smaller, local hospitals. On this basis, the organisation of hospital services nationally, regionally and locally will be informed by the ongoing development of the HSE Clinical Programmes. The Framework for the future development of smaller...

Written Answers — Tobacco Products Directive: Tobacco Products Directive (16 May 2012)

James Reilly: As indicated by the Deputy there is a legal obligation on tobacco manufacturing companies and tobacco importers to provide a list to the Health Service Executive (HSE) of all ingredients used in the manufacture of their tobacco products. This is a legal requirement set out in Directive 2001/37/EC and given effect to in Irish law by S.I. No. 425/2003 - European Communities (Manufacture,...