Results 15,061-15,080 of 21,128 for speaker:James Reilly
- Hospital Staff (15 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: I will try to answer the Deputy's queries in the short period available. I do not have information on the individuals for the hospitals but I will undertake to supply it. I believe in openness and transparency and all Deputies should have that information. There is an ongoing plan, and good will has come from this difficult position. I agree with the Deputy that the circumstances were not...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Sep 2011)
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 — Health Services: Health Services (14 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: A key component to the delivery of health and social services is to ensure that services are of high quality, safe and effective for all the people using them. In pursuit of this aim, the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) was established in May 2007 as an independent authority to drive improvements in the quality and safety of health and social care on behalf of patients....
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (14 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: Following my approval of its Capital Plan 2011-2015, the HSE issued a press release which stated that the construction of the new 40 bed community nursing unit in Kenmare would commence in October 2011. The HSE estimates that the construction will be completed within eighteen months.
- Written Answers — Services for Older People: Services for Older People (14 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: The Programme for Government published in March 2011 has committed to completing and implementing the National Positive Ageing Strategy so that older people are recognised, supported and enabled to live independent full lives. Traditionally, policy relating to older people has tended to deal almost exclusively with health and personal social services. In recognition that a much wider range...
- Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (14 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 825 and 828 together. I have stated on a number of occasions that the waiting times for admission for patients attending Emergency Departments in many hospitals are not acceptable. I am determined to address this situation. In this regard the Deputies will be aware that recently I established the Special Delivery Unit and assigned to it as a priority the task...
- Written Answers — Domestic Violence Services: Domestic Violence Services (14 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 829 and 950 together. There has been no change in the mechanism by which front line services are funded for this year. However, the National Networks for Domestic and Sexual Violence services have been advised that the HSE is moving to a procurement process for national Domestic Violence & Sexual Violence services in 2012. Safe Ireland has been informed of...
- Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (14 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: This classification of disease is the international standard by which diseases are classified and is accepted by Ireland and endorsed by the World Health Organisation. The diagnosis and management of Fibromyalgia takes place in a number of settings including primary care, specialist services and rehabilitation if required. In 2008 my Department published the Chronic Disease Policy which set...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: The amount spent by my Department on taxis in 2010 was â¬15,928. â¬15,802 was spent on taxis for Departmental staff and â¬126 was spent on taxis for non-Departmental staff. To date in 2011 â¬8,368 has been spent on taxis for Departmental staff. The amount of money that will be provided for taxi services for 2012 will be determined as part of the travel and subsistence subhead in the...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 833 to 839, inclusive, and 842 to 845, inclusive, together. The efficiency of services in the Louth/Meath Hospital Group is being reviewed by the HSE in light of the current budgetary and financial position. As part of this process, draft documentation has been prepared by the HSE but no definitive plans have been made regarding changes to services for...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (14 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: The HSE has advised that it has no plans to change current arrangements in relation to car parking for staff.
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (14 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: In relation to Parliamentary Question No. 12 of 22 June 2011, my Department has recently provided the Deputy with information regarding the salaries of the CEOs of the five Dublin academic teaching hospitals and voluntary hospitals. I have requested the Health Service Executive to provide the remaining information and my Department will forward this to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (14 Sep 2011)
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 — Private Health Insurance: Private Health Insurance (14 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: The issue of risk equalisation in the private health insurance market from 2012 onwards is currently under consideration. I intend to make an announcement in due course.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: My response in June to the Deputy referred to the plans to develop national appropriate models of care for the management and care of patients with cystic fibrosis both in and outside of the hospital setting. The HSE's Clinical Care Directorate for Clinical Programmes has set up a programme encompassing cystic fibrosis and the relevant protocols will be developed within this programme.
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (14 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: The Deputy will be aware I commissioned an independent Review around a number of issues relating to the location of the new hospital on the Mater Campus. The Review was carried out under the joint auspices of the National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) and the European Health Property Network (EUPHN). NACHRI is a not-for-profit organisation of...
- Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (14 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: Prescription charges are provided for under Section 59 of the Health Act 1970 as amended by the Health (Amendment ) (No 2) Act 2010. Revoking these provisions requires primary legislation. It is the intention of my colleague, the Minister for Health, subject to Government approval, to introduce legislation to abolish prescription charges for medical card holders.
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (14 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.