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Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Oct 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...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Oct 2011)

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

Written Answers — Medical Graduates: Medical Graduates (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: The number of medical school graduates for each of the years 2006 to 2010 is set out in the table below. Data for 2011 is not yet available. Number of Graduates from Medical Schools 2006 to 2010 Graduation Year Number 2006 640 2007 725 2008 680 2009 693 2010 780 Source: Higher Education Authority Graduates from medical schools in Ireland must successfully complete 12 months clinical...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: The detailed information requested by the Deputy in relation to service levels in County Kildare has been requested from the Health Service Executive. When I have received this information I will be in further contact with the Deputy in relation to the issues raised by him.

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: The National Ambulance Service has examined the matter and confirmed to me the following details in relation to this incident. An emergency call was received at 1716 on Sunday 7 August and an emergency ambulance was mobilised in less than three minutes. The incident was approximately 25 km from Roscommon Ambulance Station and the ambulance arrived at the scene at 17.45, giving a response...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (11 Oct 2011)

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

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 30: In page 55, to delete lines 33 to 42 and in page 56, to delete lines 1 to 14 and substitute the following: "62. —(1) The chief executive officer shall, as soon as practicable but not later than 30 days after a complaint is referred under section 61 to the Fitness to Practise Committee, give notice in writing to the registered nurse or registered midwife the subject...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 31: In page 56, line 20, before "sections" to insert "subsection (2) and". Amendments Nos. 31 and 32 provide that if a subcommittee of the Fitness to Practise Committee is hearing a complaint, that subcommittee will include a nurse if the complaint concerns a nurse, and a midwife if the complaint concerns a midwife. Amendment No. 31 is a technical amendment to include a...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 32: In page 56, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: "(2) Where a subcommittee of the Fitness to Practise Committee is conducting a hearing of a complaint referred to that Committee— (a) if the complaint concerns a registered nurse, at least one member of the subcommittee shall be a registered nurse, and (b) if the complaint concerns a registered midwife,...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 33: In page 57, line 41, to delete "fine not exceeding €5,000" and substitute "class A fine".

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 34: In page 62, lines 32 and 33, to delete "inappropriate behaviour" and substitute the following: "non-compliance with a code of professional conduct". On Committee Stage, an amendment was accepted that replaced the ground for complaint of inappropriate behaviour with non-compliance with a code of professional conduct. This amendment is required to correct the reference...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 35: In page 63, line 37, to delete "21 days" and substitute "28 days". Amendment No. 35 extends the time a nurse or midwife has to pay an appropriate fee to the board, following a reminder being sent by the board, before the board can remove the nurse's or midwife's registration. The time is extended from 21 days to 28 days. I am of the view that this is sufficient time...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 36: In page 73, lines 18 and 19, to delete "fine not exceeding €5,000" and substitute "class A fine".

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 37: In page 79, to delete lines 14 to 18 and substitute the following: 107.—The Freedom of Information Act 1997 is amended— (a) in the First Schedule— (i) by substituting "Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann" for "An Bord Altranais", and (ii) by deleting "The National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery", and (b) in the...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I regret that Deputy Ó Caoláin does not see fit to support the Bill. While I hear what he says, the Deputy's first amendment seeks to provide that the sub-committee or committee's advice would have a binding effect on the board. I do not believe that applies anywhere. The full board must make the final decision and must have the right to be the final arbiter Acceptance of the amendment...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I accept the point about the unhappiness of the Community Midwives Association. However, amendment No. 25 sought to remove the provision that a registered midwife must have adequate clinical indemnity insurance. Since the correspondence on this section began, the association has had several meetings with the Department during which it made the suggestion its members would be insured...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 26: In page 39, line 38, to delete "fine not exceeding €5,000" and substitute "class A fine". Before we continue, I would be obliged if, in accordance with Standing Order 140, the Chair would direct the Clerk to make some verbal corrections to the text of the Bill. On pages 10, 23 and 36 of the Bill, there are references to names of Ministers or Departments that have...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 27: In page 41, line 39, to delete "fine not exceeding €5,000" and substitute "class A fine".

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 28: In page 46, between lines 31 and 32, to insert the following: "(4) A nurse or midwife who, at the time of registration did not have a relevant medical disability but develops a medical disability at any time after registration shall notify the Board when the medical disability becomes a relevant medical disability in that it develops to the point that it may impair...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Oct 2011)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 29: In page 47, line 39, to delete "and posts".