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Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (14 Feb 2012)

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

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (14 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 Staff: Health Service Staff (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: The table details payments made by my Department to retired employees of the Department of Health or the HSE for specific projects or tasks. No other such payments have been approved for staff due to retire from the Department in the near future. With regard to the Health Service Executive, they have been asked to collate the data sought as soon as possible and it will be provided directly to...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: As these are service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: The information sought by the Deputy on staff retired from my Department is not readily available. It is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. The information in respect of other Agencies is being collated by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available. With regard to the Health Service Executive, they have been asked to...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: The HSE's recent NCHD recruitment drive in India and Pakistan and the introduction of the Supervised Division registration process has resulted in almost 290 doctors commencing work in the Irish health service for the first time. Following examinations in August 2011 and registration in September 2011, 236 doctors took up duty. A further 49 took up duty on 9th January 2012 and it is...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: The National ICT Directorate within the HSE is responsible for the delivery of ICT enabled projects and services. The ICT directorate is a support function that works in partnership with all directorates within the HSE to ensure that the services and projects pursued are directly aligned with service needs. At corporate level, the directorate is responsible for the development and...

Stroke Services (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: I am grateful to have the opportunity to speak in Dáil Éireann on the subject of stroke, rehabilitation services for stroke survivors and persons with neurological conditions, and what can be done to prevent stroke. The Irish Heart Foundation's report, Cost of Stroke in Ireland: Estimating the annual economic cost of stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) in Ireland, set out the...

Seanad: HSE National Service Plan: Statements, Questions and Answers (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: Given the day that is in it, the metaphors regarding honeymoons and marriage may be appropriate. However, I will leave that well alone. I thank Senators for their contributions and will endeavour to answer their questions as best I can. I do not have every answer, but the information will be conveyed to Members. Where it is not available today, I will seek it out and get back to them in...

Seanad: HSE National Service Plan: Statements, Questions and Answers (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: I am not saying anything different. The Senator alleged that people would have to wait until Friday to get drugs when they need them on the previous Tuesday. He has no evidence to support that.

Seanad: HSE National Service Plan: Statements, Questions and Answers (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: It is a contention he has made in the House free from any legal challenge. I do not accept this will be the case and, as a doctor, I do not believe it would ever be allowed to be the case. We can achieve huge savings in drug costs through the use of generic drugs and by negotiating with the pharmaceutical industry to secure price reductions from the brand leaders. We are paying too much...

Seanad: HSE National Service Plan: Statements, Questions and Answers (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: It was stated that the impact of the cuts will be immense. I was asked what the difference was between the plan I sent back and the plan we ended up with. The difference was clear. The first plan was moving more in a linear fashion in terms of an 8% cut resulting in an 8% reduction in services, which was not acceptable. We now have a situation whereby cuts are minimised and there is no...

Seanad: HSE National Service Plan: Statements, Questions and Answers (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: I did not interrupt Senator Leyden. I will have plenty to say to the Senator when I get to respond to the issues he raised. On the urgent care centre, I have no knowledge of it being further downgraded and would not support that. The Senator's suggestion in regard to the community employment schemes is a great idea. However, the trade unions could have difficulty with it. They might feel...

Seanad: HSE National Service Plan: Statements, Questions and Answers (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: I am happy to remain for another five minutes. I have to go then to attend a health committee meeting.

Seanad: HSE National Service Plan: Statements, Questions and Answers (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: I will be quick. The bottom line is that it was made clear it could not be made safe. I suggested we bring in extra consultants and registrars but was told that even if we had the money to do so, it would not make it safe because within 12 to 18 months they would become de-skilled, bringing us back to square one. I have previously expressed regret that this promise was made and I was...

Seanad: HSE National Service Plan: Statements, Questions and Answers (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: It has to do with the principle of knowingly misleading people and tying them to mortgages they could ill afford, leaving them in negative equity for the remainder of their lives. We will address that issue for people who find themselves in that situation.

Seanad: HSE National Service Plan: Statements, Questions and Answers (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: Comments about my misleading the people are a bit rich coming from Senator Leyden.

Seanad: HSE National Service Plan: Statements, Questions and Answers (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: The air ambulance situation is an issue I was exploring long before any of the groups concerned, with the exception of Bond Helicopters, came forward with the suggestion. That matter is progressing. It is to be hoped there will be news in this regard during the next couple of weeks.

Seanad: HSE National Service Plan: Statements, Questions and Answers (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: I am replying. I referred to staff in a broader sense. There are plans in place to deal with all of these issues. They are well advanced. Managers of the hospitals have a role to play in this regard and they have been told they will have to explain their plans to the people. It is their job.

Seanad: HSE National Service Plan: Statements, Questions and Answers (14 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: Senator Moloney referred to the long-term illness scheme extension also helping the wealthy. There is no perfect system. This is what was agreed in the programme for Government. However, in terms of benefit to the taxpayer and Exchequer, wealthy people can end up back in hospital. Having access to a GP card can keep them out of hospital and save us money. It may not be the most equitable...