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Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (27 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 55 and 62 together. VHI is required by law under the Health Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 to provide contracts of insurance that are 12 months in duration. While insurers provide a facility to consumers to pay premiums over the policy year, rather than at the start of the policy, this does not change the twelve month nature of contracts....

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (27 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: Consultants working in the public health service are employed under a number of contracts. Consultants employed under the 1991 and 1997 Consultant Contracts are contracted to work 33 hours a week, while those employed under the 2008 Consultant Contract are contracted to work 37 hours a week. The European Working Time Directive and related case law from the European Court of Justice define...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Mar 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 (27 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: There is a high level of cooperation in existence between the service providers in both jurisdictions in the border corridor, led and supported by the Co-operation & Working Together (CAWT) organisation and by Senior service managers in both jurisdictions. There have already been considerable achievements in providing certain services collaboratively, some with the support of EU Interreg...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: 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 in developing this work. In April 2011, I established a National Steering Group to develop a policy framework for the prevention,...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: In relation to the new critical care block I understand that it will be completed by June 2012 and a period of commissioning will then follow. The decision to open and close beds is made at hospital management level and approved by the Regional Director of Operations. I believe we must concentrate on getting the best possible services for patients from the budgets available to us. The work...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (27 Mar 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. The decision to refuse planning for the new children's hospital was disappointing. Immediately following the decision I...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (27 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: My Department administers a National Lottery Discretionary Fund from which once-off grants are paid to community and voluntary organisations, providing a range of health related services. If an organisation wishes to make an application for National Lottery Funding they should send in a formal application. Detailed procedures, along with the application form are set out on the Department's...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (27 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: In response to the publication of the HIQA Key Performance Indicators, the HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) has developed a Performance Improvement Action Plan. In line with the national KPI's published by HIQA, the NAS is working towards achieving a first response to 75% of emergency ECHO (life threatening cardiac emergency) and DELTA (life threatening non-cardiac emergency) calls...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Mar 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 (27 Mar 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 (27 Mar 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 (27 Mar 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 (27 Mar 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 Staff: Hospital Staff (27 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 557 to 559, inclusive, together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Mar 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 (27 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: The health sector is facing significant funding challenges this year because of the economic crisis and the need to put public finances on a sustainable basis. However as Minister for Health I am determined that the impact on services must be minimised by relentless performance management, by best practice and by reform in how services are delivered. This will apply in all settings and...

Written Answers — Substance Misuse Strategy: Substance Misuse Strategy (27 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: The report of the National Substance Misuse Strategy Steering Group in relation to alcohol was only recently launched and is encouraging public debate. I envisage an Action Plan being developed in advance of proposals being drafted for Government later in the year. This shall take into account - among other things - that the strategy should be taken in conjunction with the National Drugs...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: The information requested is set out in the following table. Neither post attracts remuneration. Ms Frances Spillane Board Member Institute of Public Administration Dr John Devlin Director Institute of Public Health The Office of the Attorney General has advised that people working for the State are indemnified for any reasonable legal fees and/or damages if they are sued for undertaking...

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (27 Mar 2012)

James Reilly: In Ireland the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has service contracts in place with official agencies to carry out inspections in food businesses. These official agencies include the Health Service Executive (HSE), the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Local Authorities, Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and National Standards Authority of Ireland. There is...