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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 — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (14 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 928 and 1008 together. The Government has agreed to the preparation of a Bill to eliminate current restrictions on suitably qualified GPs wishing to obtain contracts to treat public patients under the GMS contract. Considerable progress has been made and a further announcement will be made in due course.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Sep 2011)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Sep 2011)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: The scheduling of patients for hospital treatment is a matter for the consultant concerned in each case and is determined on the basis of clinical need. Should the patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he/she would be in the best position to take the matter up with the consultant involved. As this is a service matter it has...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: Clinical prioritisation is a clinical decision and rests with the relevant Consultant in each hospital. This matter therefore has been referred by my Department to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

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 — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (14 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: Subject to overall parameters set by Government, the Health Service Executive has the responsibility for determining the composition of its staffing complement. In that regard, it is a matter for the Executive to recruit, manage and deploy its human resources to best meet the requirements of its Annual Service Plan for the delivery of health and personal social services to the public. The...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: The scheduling of patients for hospital treatment is a matter for the consultant concerned in each case and is determined on the basis of clinical need. Should the patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he/she would be in the best position to take the matter up with the consultant involved. As this is a service matter it has...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: I intend to answer Questions Nos. 956 to 958, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: The Health (Amendment) Act 2005 and the Health (Charges for In-Patient Services) Regulations 2005, as subsequently amended, provide the legislative basis for charges, and related exemptions, for in-patient services where such services are provided for in excess of 30 days over a 12 month period. The legislation provides for two different classes of person for the purpose of levying a charge....

Written Answers — Patient Records: Patient Records (14 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: The HSE has a management policy in place to deal with breaches in confidentiality in relation to patient records. In the three cases referred to the HSE notified the Data Commissioners Office and are working with that office to prevent a reoccurrence. Where relevant, individuals have been notified of the breach and existing hospital policies have been checked to ensure compliance. All...

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 direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: The HSE's Capital Programme for 2011 has included in its allocation the development of an Endoscopy Suite, as well as the upgrade of the Hospital Sterile Services Department at Roscommon County Hospital. An interim capital grant of €200,000 is to be drawn down in 2011 to allow an upgrade of the decontamination facilities to progress, while the brief for the remainder of the works is being...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: The current basis, under the Health Act 1970, for eligibility for public health services is ordinary residence in Ireland. The Government is embarking on a major reform programme for the health system. The aim of this reform is to deliver a single-tier health service that will deliver equal access to care based on need, not income. This will be achieved by introducing a new universal...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (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 and full lives. It is being developed within the constraints posed by the present fiscal situation. It is not the intention that it will propose new service developments; rather...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (14 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: The National Ambulance Service (NAS) provides pre-hospital emergency care and emergency and some non-emergency patient transport. Clearly, the priority for the NAS is emergency care, including transporting sick patients between hospitals. The HSE also provides non-urgent transport, using either ambulances or private providers. Non-emergency transport comprises planned inter-hospital...

Written Answers — Universal Health Insurance: Universal Health Insurance (14 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: The Government is embarking on a major reform programme for the health system. The aim of this reform is to deliver a single-tier health service that will ensure equal access to care based on need, not income. While universal health insurance is the ultimate destination of this Government's reform programme, there are a number of important stepping stones along the way and each of these will...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health 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 Investigations: Hospital Investigations (14 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: The Health Information and Quality Authority has initiated a formal investigation into the issues referred to by the Deputy. I do not intend to comment on the matter until HIQA's report has been completed.