Results 12,861-12,880 of 21,128 for speaker:James Reilly
- Eating Disorders (3 May 2012)
James Reilly: I thank the Deputy opposite for his comments on the additional resources made available by the Government for mental health issues. It is an area to which the Government is very committed. The Taoiseach is also very interested in it. More work remains to be done in terms of having more organisation around specific beds for the treatment of eating disorders. Currently, as Deputy Broughan...
- Written Answers — Tobacco Policy Review: Tobacco Policy Review (3 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. The document Towards a Tobacco Free Society was adopted as Government policy in 2000 and continues to be the main strategic document...
- Written Answers — Tobacco Policy Review: Tobacco Policy Review (3 May 2012)
James Reilly: As the Deputy is aware smoking is the largest single cause of preventable mortality in Ireland, killing over 5,200 people every year. Evidence shows that pricing is a key tool in the efforts to control smoking and in particular preventing children and adolescents from taking up the habit. Just last week an international group of health economists and tobacco control experts (PPACTE) called...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 May 2012)
James Reilly: A national and regional review of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence services funded by the HSE has already commenced. 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 Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (3 May 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Service Level Agreements: Service Level Agreements (3 May 2012)
James Reilly: The HSE funds over 2,500 organisation, which operate over 4,100 separate funding arrangements to a value of approximately â¬3.3 billion. These organisations vary in scale and complexity, ranging from large acute hospitals to local community based organisations providing social care services. The HSE National Governance Framework regarding funding of non-statutory organisations commenced in...
- Written Answers — Compensation Schemes: Compensation Schemes (3 May 2012)
James Reilly: The Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Act, 2006 provides the statutory basis for the establishment of the Hepatitis C Insurance Scheme which commenced in September 2007 (SI 31 of 2007). This Scheme provides, subject to certain limits, life assurance, mortgage protection and travel insurance to those who were infected with Hepatitis C and/or HIV through the administration within...
- Written Answers — Substance Misuse Strategy: Substance Misuse Strategy (3 May 2012)
James Reilly: The report of the National Substance Misuse Strategy Steering Group in relation to alcohol was launched in February last and it is encouraging public debate. I envisage an Action Plan being developed in advance of proposals being drafted for Government later in the year. This Action Plan shall take into account the recommendations made by the Steering Group in its report - including the...
- Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (3 May 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 — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (2 May 2012)
James Reilly: I want to ensure that as many services as possible can be provided safely in smaller, local hospitals. On this basis, the organisation of hospital services nationally, regionally and locally will be informed by the Clinical Programmes. These Programmes have been developed and implemented by a joint HSE/Departmental group who have also drafted the Framework for the future development of...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (2 May 2012)
James Reilly: The information in respect of my Department is detailed as follows. All of the absences are due to sick leave, uncertified and certified, and relate to staff in Hawkins House, Dublin. GRADE ABSENCE COST Assistant Principal Officer â¬18,964 Higher Executive Officer x 2 â¬45,012 Executive Officer x 2 â¬37,772 Staff Officer â¬11,573 Clerical Officer x 2 â¬26,033 The HSE has been...
- Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (2 May 2012)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 144 and 145 together. Any changes to services provided by the HSE are carried out in the context of HSE Service Plans and are informed by a range of issues, including clinical best practice and patient safety. However, I have requested that no changes take place in the service delivery without informing me before implementation of changes.
- Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (2 May 2012)
James Reilly: As the Deputy is aware, the European Commission took a case against the State regarding the VHI's derogation from the EU Non-Life Directives which have exempted it from the requirement to be authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland. The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled against the State on 29 September last. In response to this judgement, the Government agreed to: - Engage with...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (2 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 (2 May 2012)
James Reilly: Delivery of health capital infrastructure is a service matter. Therefore the question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (2 May 2012)
James Reilly: I have forwarded this query to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (2 May 2012)
James Reilly: I understand from the HSE that following a review, and also taking into account the significant number of catering staff who have left the HSE services in Cavan/Monaghan, the HSE has taken the decision to merge a number of catering departments. It is planned that catering services for Monaghan Hospital, St Mary's Castleblayney and Associated Day Care/Outreach Catering Services will be...
- Leaders' Questions (2 May 2012)
James Reilly: Not from the Northern Bank anyway.
- Order of Business (1 May 2012)
James Reilly: The Deputy is glad the Greens are gone.
- Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (26 Apr 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.