Results 13,801-13,820 of 21,128 for speaker:James Reilly
- Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: We have improved the trolley count and the waiting lists.
- Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)
James Reilly: Look at the IMO trolley count. The numbers speak for themselves.
- Written Answers — Commissions of Inquiry: Commissions of Inquiry (31 Jan 2012)
James Reilly: The Government's original intention was to facilitate an inquiry by an Oireachtas Committee into the issues referred to by the Deputy. As this approach has not proved possible, I am now examining how best to deal with the issues involved in the case. My Department is currently exploring the options in this regard, including the possibility of a Commission of Investigation under the...
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (31 Jan 2012)
James Reilly: I have not had any contacts with private groups regarding the construction of a new regional hospital in Navan. Your question has also been referred to the Health Service Executive for comment and direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (31 Jan 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 — Medical Negligence: Medical Negligence (31 Jan 2012)
James Reilly: While I have no plans at present to introduce a pilot no-fault compensation scheme for children who suffer catastrophic birth injuries, this is an area I am asking my Department to explore. Meanwhile, I am advised that the Working Group on Medical Negligence and Periodic Payments, established by the President of the High Court, Mr Justice Kearns, and chaired by Mr Justice Quirke, is currently...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Jan 2012)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 566 and 567 together. I am acutely aware of the impact the early retirement package will have on the provision of maternity services and indeed all services nationally and together with the HSE, we are committed to minimizing the impact through a range of strategies to be achieved through fast tracking new innovative and more efficient ways of using a reducing...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Jan 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 (31 Jan 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 — Hospital Procedures: Hospital Procedures (31 Jan 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 Procedures: Hospital Procedures (31 Jan 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 — HIV Infection: HIV Infection (31 Jan 2012)
James Reilly: The Deputy will be aware that issues relating to the law regarding sex work are matters for my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality to respond to. With regard to the provision of HIV treatment and prevention services, I can assure the Deputy that people involved in sex work have the same entitlements to statutory HIV prevention and treatment services as everybody else.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Jan 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (31 Jan 2012)
James Reilly: Management of the Health Service Executive property portfolio is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (31 Jan 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (31 Jan 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 Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (31 Jan 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 (31 Jan 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 — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (31 Jan 2012)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2012)
James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy is detailed below: Title Salary Allowance Secretary General â¬200,000* N/A Minister's Private Secretary â¬43,816 - â¬55,415 â¬19,652.47 Salaries and Allowances are centrally determined by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. * The officially approved salary rate for this position is â¬215,590, but â¬200,000 is the...