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Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (1 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: Fianna Fáil is the master at that.

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: The Deputy is wrong.

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: Have I ever suggested that the Deputy is always wrong?

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: Fianna Fáil failed to introduce risk equalisation for years.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (1 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 — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (1 Feb 2012)

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

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (1 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: There are a number of investigations by agencies external to the HSE into the events surrounding an incident which involved the opening of a side door on an emergency ambulance. As these investigations are not concluded, it would be inappropriate to make any comment at this time on the matter. On foot of a safety alert to all ambulance owners, published by the Health and Safety Authority,...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (1 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: The Government has determined that, in line with its commitment to reduce the size of the public service, health sector employment numbers must be reduced to approximately 102,000 in 2012. The cumulative impact of staff reductions from this year and previous years represents a significant challenge for the health system in delivering services. The priority is to reform how health services...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (1 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive is examining the possible use of JobBridge, the National Internship Scheme introduced by the Minister for Social Protection, in the health sector. JobBridge provides work experience placements for a 6 or 9 month period to jobseeker's either as new entrants to the labour market after education or training, or as unemployed workers wishing to learn new skills. The...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (1 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 177 to 180, inclusive, together. Having had regard to concerns about the large numbers of qualified Irish doctors travelling abroad, the career structure for doctors and the recent difficulties in filling non-consultant hospital doctor posts in our hospitals, I decided to develop a proposal for the creation of a new Specialist grade of doctor for those who...

Written Answers — Hospital Charges: Hospital Charges (1 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: Under Section 55 of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), maintenance charges in respect of private, semi-private and day-care accommodation in categories 1 and 2 public hospitals were increased with effect from 1 January 2012. The new rates are set out below. There are no changes in respect of category 3 hospitals. Hospital Category Private Accommodation Semi-Private Accommodation Day-care...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (1 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 (1 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 — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (1 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: My Special Advisor is currently paid at the first point of the Principal Officer (Standard) Scale which ranges from €80,051 to €92,672. As I have already informed the Deputy, I am in discussions with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform regarding changes to my Special Advisor's work pattern. These discussions, which are not yet concluded, will include the salary to be paid...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (1 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the Expert Group on the ABC v Ireland judgment of the European Court of Human Rights was established on 13th January 2012. The Group consists of fourteen members who have all been selected based on their medical, legal, and policy expertise.

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: That is inaccurate.

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: The contingency plan is there.

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: We could use a little accuracy.

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: Does Deputy Ó Caoláin of Sinn Féin want to tie up my political conscience?

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: I do not find it funny.