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Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: It was introduced in orthopaedics last year.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: The former Minister, Mary Harney, funded the scheme for 2011.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: They waited for three to four years when Fianna Fáil was in power.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: There are not 47.5 posts vacant in maternity services.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: Like the Deputy's party in government failed to do for 14 years.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: It has not happened yet and the Deputy is saying that - that is classic Fianna Fáil

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: The Deputy has learned well at his brother's feet, of that there is no question.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: Which it centralised, by the way.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: If the Deputy comes to the meeting of the Joint Committee on Health and Children tomorrow, it will all be laid out for him.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: Which Fianna Fáil Governments failed to do for 14 years.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: Fianna Fáil might suffer from the media, but the people do not.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: They are not just out of time; they are still out of touch.

Written Answers — Registration of Medical Practitioners: Registration of Medical Practitioners (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: Registration of medical practitioners is a matter for the Medical Council. I have forwarded your query to the Medical Council for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Feb 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 — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: I have asked the Executive for an update on this matter and I will be in contact with the Deputy with further information shortly.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (22 Feb 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 — Health Service Reports: Health Service Reports (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: My Department has received a draft report from the independent academic researcher who was appointed to complete a report into the practice of symphysiotomy in Ireland. I have asked the Attorney General to consider the draft report. Subject to her views, I propose to make the draft report available for consultation by interested parties. The draft report will then be finalised by the...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Services: Nursing Home Services (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: The utilisation of such facilities is a service matter. As such, your query has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.e

Seanad: Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: Before I respond, I would like to acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of Mr. Anders Johnsson, who is from Sweden and is representing the Interparliamentary Union. He is very welcome. I thank the Members of both Houses for the cross-party support this Bill has received. I assure Senator Burke that provision has been made in the general contract for appeals in these circumstances. It is...

Seanad: Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: I am very pleased to respond and reiterate my gratitude to all the parties in both Houses for their support for this Bill. I made it very clear that although this is a requirement of the troika, it is also a measure to which I was utterly committed when in opposition. It is not right that properly qualified GPs are not allowed to treat public patients. I am delighted to bring that day to...