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Written Answers — Medical Records: Medical Records (18 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1271, 1288 and 1291 together. In late 2009, the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) received a complaint from a member of the public in relation to the retention of Newborn Screening Cards (NSCs). The basis of the complaint (which was upheld by the Data Protection Commissioner) was that the NSCs should not be retained indefinitely without consent as this...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (18 Apr 2012)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: Delivery of health capital infrastructure is a service matter. Therefore the Deputy's question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (18 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: In line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, a cervical cancer vaccination catch-up programme for all girls in 6th year secondary schools commenced in the September 2011. This will be repeated for the following two years in September 2012 and 2013. This will result in all girls in the senior cycle of second level schools being offered HPV vaccine, including those currently...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 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 Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 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 — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 2012)

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

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: EU Directive 2010/53/EU, which sets down common quality and safety standards for the procurement, transport and use of organs, is due to be transposed by August 27 this year, by statutory instrument. It applies to the donation, testing, characterisation, procurement, preservation, transport and transplantation of organs. Under the Directive, Member States must also ensure that donations of...

Written Answers — National Children's Hospital: National Children's Hospital (18 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: I am committed to ensuring the delivery of a world class hospital for the children of Ireland providing the highest quality treatment they deserve. This project is one of the main priorities for the Government and is a commitment under the Programme for Government. I recently announced the establishment of a Review Group to consider the decision of An Bord Pleanála to refuse planning...

Written Answers — Animal Testing: Animal Testing (18 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The use of animals for scientific purposes is strictly controlled in accordance with Council Directive 86/609/EEC and the Cruelty to Animals Act 1876, as amended by the European Communities (Amendment of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1876) Regulations 2002 and 2005. Under this legislation, experiments on animals can only be performed by persons licensed by the Minister for Health and in premises...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The National Clinical Programme for Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) was established in 2010 and is presently in the final procurement phase to select a provider to work in collaboration with the HSE to deliver the national home antimicrobial service. The aim of the programme is to ensure that no patient receiving IV antimicrobials, who could be treated out of hospital,...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 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 — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 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 — Parliamentary Inquiries: Parliamentary Inquiries (18 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: Early in 2011, I indicated that the issues raised by the case of Michael Shine, former Consultant at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda would be the subject of an inquiry by an Oireachtas Committee. This was dependent on the powers that had been proposed under the 30th Amendment of the Constitution. As it was not possible to proceed as proposed, I am giving consideration as to how best...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 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 Services: Hospital Services (18 Apr 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 are currently developing a framework for the future development of...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 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 — Nursing Education: Nursing Education (18 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The provision of fees and grants to student nurses is a matter for the Health Service Executive. The HSE has advised that it is not in a position to provide funding to help defray the maintenance costs of any pre-registration nursing undergraduate students in Ireland or abroad.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Apr 2012)

James Reilly: The Special Delivery Unit was established in my Department last July to tackle patient wait times for hospital services. Unacceptably high wait times have been tolerated for too long and have become systemic for both unscheduled and scheduled care. The problems have to be tackled step by step so that improvements can be sustained. The SDU immediately began work with the HSE and the NTPF on...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (18 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...