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Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (26 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: There were two vaccines used against Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) Pandemrix® and Celvepan. The report of the National Narcolepsy Study Steering Committee detailed the population uptake for each vaccine as follows: Table 1: Number of first shot vaccination with Pandemrix and population vaccine uptake by age group, 2009/2010 influenza vaccination campaign, Ireland (Source: PCRS/PDMS) Age...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Apr 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 — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Apr 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 — Hospital Procedures: Hospital Procedures (26 Apr 2012)

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

Written Answers — Primary Care Strategy: Primary Care Strategy (26 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive is required to prioritise the capital infrastructure projects within its overall capital funding allocation taking into account the existing capital commitments and costs to completion over the period. A draft capital plan for the period 2012-2016 has been submitted to my Department. My Department is reviewing the proposals and following up with the HSE where...

Written Answers — Remuneration of Hospital Consultants: Remuneration of Hospital Consultants (26 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: While the Programme for Government provides for a reduction in consultants' remuneration, my immediate priority is to achieve more effective implementation of the existing contract and to reform how services are delivered to patients. I am satisfied that considerable efficiencies can be achieved under the terms of the 2008 contract and the Public Service Agreement, if consultants embrace...

Written Answers — Primary Care Strategy: Primary Care Strategy (26 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The Programme for Government committed to reforming the current public health system by introducing Universal Health Insurance with equal access to care for all. As part of this reform programme, the Government is committed to introducing Universal GP Care within the first term of office of this Government. Initially it is intended to extend GP cover without fees to persons with a defined...

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (26 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: Parliamentary Questions are transferred to other Departments in cases where the subject matter of the question is not the responsibility of my Department. This occurs most frequently in cases where the question concerns schemes and benefits which are the responsibility of the Department of Social Protection or the Department of Justice and Equality. Questions concerning issues relating to...

Written Answers — Rural Development: Rural Development (26 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: I would like to advise the Deputy that I have no function in relation to this matter. I understand that identical questions were put down to my Ministerial colleagues who may be in a position to address your request.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: I assume the Deputy is referring to the Traveller Primary Health Care Projects operating across the country. The HSE funds the Traveller Primary Health Care Projects (TPHCPs) which work in partnership with the HSE to deliver agreed actions within the HSE National Service Plan. These Projects provide a model of participation for Travellers in development of health services. The overall aim...

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The implementation of an ethnic identifier is a key element of ethnic equality monitoring as outlined in the HSE's National Intercultural Health Strategy 2007-2012. A pilot study was successfully conducted and this led to the development of the ethnic identifier that is currently in use in a number of clinical settings. A phased, prioritised program is now under way to extend the roll out...

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 208, 210 and 229 together. The Programme for Government committed to reforming the current public health system by introducing Universal Health Insurance with equal access to care for all. As part of this reform programme, the Government is committed to introducing Universal GP Care within the first term of office of this Government. Initially it is intended...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The information sought by the Deputy is currently being collated and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The specific figures requested by the Deputy regarding consultant public/private practice ratios are not held by my Department. In this regard, the Health Service Executive has been requested to compile them and provide them to the Deputy as soon as possible. One of my immediate priorities is to achieve more effective implementation of the 2008 Consultant Contract, including compliance with...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The amount spent on hair and make-up by my Department since February 2011 is nil.

Written Answers — Ministerial Transport: Ministerial Transport (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The total amount spent by my Department on Ministerial transport for myself and two Ministers of State since February 2011 is €222,811.

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However I will have the data requested collated and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The Government's mental health strategy, "A Vision for Change", promotes a more person-centred approach involving greater patient participation, which includes supporting mechanisms such as advance directives. An advance directive (whether for general health care or for mental health treatment and care) is an instrument that enables individuals to express their autonomy by making their wishes...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE has confirmed that, as yet, there is no formal national transfer scheme in place within the HSE for Public Health Nurses to facilitate such grades to transfer across HSE regions. In the absence of such a transfer scheme, Public Health Nurses may apply for nationally advertised Public Health Nurse posts as and when they are advertised by the HSE's National Recruitment Service in order...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (25 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The Press and Communications Office of my Department liaise with the media on behalf of the Department as well as all Ministers and do not use the services of a PR company. My Department has not spent any money on public relations or communications consultants between 2009 and 2011. Information in respect of 2012 is not available at this time but will be collated and forwarded to the Deputy...