Results 14,281-14,300 of 21,128 for speaker:James Reilly
- Written Answers — Hospital Budgets: Hospital Budgets (22 Nov 2011)
James Reilly: The Health Act 2004 provided for the establishment of the Health Service Executive with its own Vote and Accounting Officer with effect from 1 January 2005, and requires the Executive to operate within the limits of its Vote as approved by the Dail. All hospitals, both statutory and voluntary, are required to operate within their allocated budgets and to meet the service level activity...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Nov 2011)
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 (22 Nov 2011)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 630 and 631 together. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Nov 2011)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 633 to 636, inclusive, together. Due to the volume of information, the details requested by the Deputy will be supplied in a table. 1. Ulcers without amputation, 2009 by county 2. Number of these with diabetes 3. Ulcers without amputation, 2009 by county, under 65 years 4. Ulcers without amputation, 2009 by county, under 65 years, with diabetes 5. Total...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Nov 2011)
James Reilly: The management of outpatient waiting lists is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (22 Nov 2011)
James Reilly: The Health Service Executive does not gather figures on the level of funding specifically provided for tackling Osteoporosis as there is no specific allocation for Osteoporosis treatment or prevention; however, the Health Service Executive have an extensive programme of work aimed at reducing the burden of this disease among the Irish population. This programme includes work across hospital,...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2011)
James Reilly: The management of outpatient waiting lists is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Nov 2011)
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 (22 Nov 2011)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 647 to 649, inclusive, and 655 together. The Health Service Executive spent â¬117 million on agency staff in 2008, â¬108.3 million in 2009 and â¬153.4 million in 2010. The use of agency staff, including doctors, nurses, and healthcare assistants, has always been a feature of the health system and will be an ongoing requirement. Agency staff are used to...
- Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (22 Nov 2011)
James Reilly: My Department has received an application for funding from the 2011 National Lottery allocation from the organisation in question. This is one of a large number currently being assessed by my Department. The Deputy will be informed of the outcome of the application as soon as a decision has been made.
- Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (22 Nov 2011)
James Reilly: This disease can present as a mild illness or, in a small percentage of cases, can lead to more serious illness. A fact sheet on the disease, developed by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC), is available on their website (www.hpsc.ie) to provide members of the general public and media with advice on minimising the risk of Lyme disease. The HPSC site also provides international...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Nov 2011)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 662 and 663 together. I am committed to ensuring that acute hospital services at national, regional and local level are provided in a clinically appropriate and efficient manner. In particular, I want to ensure that as many services as possible can be provided safely in smaller hospitals. To this end, the Government will publish a framework for the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2011)
James Reilly: The Health Service Executive has responsibility for the management and delivery of the health capital programme. I have, accordingly, referred your question to the Executive for attention and direct reply.
- Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (22 Nov 2011)
James Reilly: No former holders of the Office of Attorney General have been appointed to boards under the aegis of my Department.
- Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2011)
James Reilly: I thank the speakers who contributed. I know this is an important issue for all Deputies in the House and, indeed, for all our citizens. I will address some of the specific issues raised in my response. The Bill provides for the elimination of restrictions on GPs wishing to obtain contracts to treat public patients under the General Medical Services Scheme by opening up access to GMS...
- Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011[Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (17 Nov 2011)
James Reilly: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select sub-Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) (6)(a)
- Written Answers — Crisis Pregnancy Services: Crisis Pregnancy Services (17 Nov 2011)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 217 and 218 together. In total, five services are in receipt of funding through the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme in County Galway. Three of these are national crisis pregnancy counselling service providers with a centre in Galway City; in addition the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme funds a crisis pregnancy counselling and support service through Portiuncula...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Nov 2011)
James Reilly: The management of outpatient waiting lists is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (17 Nov 2011)
James Reilly: The sourcing of property on behalf of Government Departments is a matter for the Office of Public Works. There are two leases currently held by my Department. These leases are not upward-only rent review contracts. My Department is actively seeking an alternative use for these premises for the remainder of their lease. The following are details of location, landlords and value of leases....
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Nov 2011)
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...