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- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: The Government's policy on radiation oncology is based on the Report on 'The Development of Radiation Oncology Serves in Ireland'. The Report was prepared by a multi-disciplinary group of experts in radiation oncology, medical oncology, public health and palliative care, including significant expertise from St. Luke's Hospital and the Irish Cancer Society. The Report has had significant...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: There is no statutory obligation on the Health Service Executive (HSE) to provide chiropody services to GMS patients; however in practice arrangements are made to provide these services. Before the establishment of the HSE the nature of the arrangements for chiropody and the level of service provided was a matter for individual health boards and so a degree of variation in practice developed...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: There is no statutory obligation on the Health Service Executive (HSE) to provide chiropody services to GMS patients; however in practice arrangements are made to provide these services. Before the establishment of the HSE the nature of the arrangements for chiropody and the level of service provided was a matter for individual health boards and so a degree of variation in practice developed...
- Written Answers — Health Service Charges: Health Service Charges (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: Under the Health (Amendment) Act 1986 the Health Service Executive may impose charges on all patients for treatment arising out of injuries sustained in road traffic accidents where compensation is subsequently payable. The Act does not withdraw eligibility for public hospital services from road traffic accident victims, but allows the Health Service Executive to recover the costs of all...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: Medical cards are made available to persons and their dependants who would otherwise experience undue hardship in meeting the cost of General Practitioner (GP) services. In 2005 the GP visit card was introduced as a graduated benefit so that people on moderate and lower incomes, particularly parents of young children, who do not qualify for a medical card would not be deterred on cost...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: The Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy, entitled "A Vision for Change", was published in January 2006. It provides a framework for action to develop a modern, high quality mental health service over a 7 to 10 year implementation timeframe. "A Vision for Change" acknowledges gaps in the current provision of child and adolescent mental health services and makes several...
- Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: There is no legislation that specifically deals with the quantity of prescription tablets that are permitted for dispensing by licensed chemists. The standard industry practice across Europe is for prescription tablets to be packaged in sizes of 28 as this number has been found to be the most convenient for patients.
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall Vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: The new nursing home support scheme "A Fair Deal" is due to come into effect on 1 January 2008. The scheme will require new legislation. In the interim, as of 1 January 2007 there are no longer three separate rates for subvention. Persons who apply may receive any amount up to a maximum of â¬300 per week. Persons who are already in receipt of subvention may re-apply to the HSE as they...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive has responsibility for administering the Repayment Scheme and the information sought by the Deputy relates to matters within the area of responsibility of the Executive. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: I am familiar with the approach being adopted by the Health Service Executive in seeking to improve safety and standards across the acute hospital network in the North East Region, having regard to the issues raised in the Teamwork Management Services Report â "Improving Safety and Achieving Better Standards â An Action Plan for Health Services in the North East". The Teamwork Report...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: Since the beginning of 2005 the medical card assessment guidelines have been increased by a cumulative 29%. Other significant changes which I have introduced are that applications are now considered on the basis of income net of tax and PRSI and allowance is made for reasonable expenses incurred in respect of mortgage/rent, childcare and travel to work. In June 2006, I agreed with the...
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: The independent chairman of the negotiations, Mr. Mark Connaughton SC., has put forward proposals for a Framework Agreement between the employing authorities in the health service and consultants. I have recently met with the organisations representing the consultants, the Irish Hospital Consultants Association and the Irish Medical Organisation, and both organisations expressed their...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: Tackling Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs) including MRSA is a priority for the Government and for the Health Service Executive (HSE). The National MRSA Reference Laboratory is operated by St. James's Hospital. Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and...
- Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: I have not received a copy to date of the report referred to by the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: The Research, EU and International Unit in my Department has responsibility for overseeing and coordinating North/South co-operation in the health sector and for direct liaison with the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSS&PS). There is regular on-going contact between officials from the Unit and their counterparts in the DHSS&PS to ensure that co-operation continues...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular question raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Jun 2007)
Mary Harney: As the Deputy may be aware, an additional sum of â¬75m for revenue purposes was provided to the Health Service Executive for Disability Services in the 2007 Budget. This sum incorporates the 2007 element of the Government's multi-annual investment programme for the National Disability Strategy. This Strategy is committed to enhancing the level and range of multi-disciplinary support...