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Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (21 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: 1Although the overall membership of State boards under the aegis of my Department is well balanced, with 56% of the membership being male and 44% female, some individual boards do not have a balance of 40% of each gender. In so far as possible, when making appointments to such boards I will continue to ensure the appropriate balance.

Written Answers — Departmental Equipment: Departmental Equipment (21 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: 1My Department currently provides computer services to the Department of Health, the new Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Adoption Authority of Ireland, Office of the Ombudsman for Children and the Office of the Disability Appeals Officer. In total there are 60 operational servers providing a range of ICT services with a total disk capacity of approximately 68 TB (terabytes) making...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (21 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: 1A total of 13 statutory bodies under the aegis of my Department have been established since 1997 as follows Body Year Hepatitis C and HIV Compensation Tribunal 1997 Food Safety Authority of Ireland 1999 National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery 1999 Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council 2000 Health Insurance Authority 2001 Mental Health Commission...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (21 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: 1During the period specified by the Deputy a total of 266 reports have been commissioned by my Department. This spans a thirteen year period of widespread reform, huge technological advances, service expansion and fundamental change in our health system. The names and cost of these reports are set out in the tables below. The Deputy will appreciate that it would not be possible, given the...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (21 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Alcohol-Related Illnesses: Alcohol-Related Illnesses (21 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 711 to 713, inclusive, and 715 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Alcohol-Related Illnesses: Alcohol-Related Illnesses (21 Jul 2011)

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

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (21 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: No savings would arise in the case of boards under the aegis of my Department as the fees payable to members or chairpersons of such boards would not exceed €50,000.

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 290 and 296 together. My Department has asked the HSE for the detailed information sought by the Deputy and I will be in further communication with him when it is to hand.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: To comply with Data Protection Legislation, a number of changes are required to the Newborn Screening Card and the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme. In view of concerns expressed, the Health Service Executive (HSE) was asked to review the situation before the proposed changes take effect at year end. The Review is being undertaken by the National Newborn Screening Programme...

Written Answers — Mortality Statistics: Mortality Statistics (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has provided the following figures showing the numbers of deaths where a cause of death of hypothermia has been recorded for the winter months (Nov/Dec/Jan) for each year from 2005 to 2010. Please note that data for 2011 is not yet available and that data for 2009 and 2010 are provisional. Hypothermia related deaths for November to January 2005 to 2010 ...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 293 and 294 together. My Department has asked the HSE for the detailed information sought by the Deputy and I will be in further communication with him when it is to hand.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. Moreover, I have made it clear that I expect to be briefed, in advance, where there are any proposals to withdraw services from individual hospitals.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 297 and 298 together. The HSE plan implementing the changes to the Accident and Emergency Services at Roscommon County Hospital came into effect on 11 July. This saw the establishment of an Urgent Care Centre in place of the Accident and Emergency Department. Persons with acute or life threatening conditions such as heart attacks are being brought by...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I am very pleased to note that the pre-hospital emergency response capacity for Roscommon has been significantly increased. There are now four paramedic emergency ambulances available during the day and three during the night time. In addition, there is a special Rapid Response Vehicle, staffed by an advanced paramedic, which is available 24 hours a day. The ambulances are based in...

Written Answers — Pharmacy Services: Pharmacy Services (20 Jul 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 my intention subject to Government approval to introduce legislation to abolish prescription charges for medical card holders.

Written Answers — Tobacco-Related Diseases: Tobacco-Related Diseases (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: Targets were set on smoking initiation and prevalence in the Cardiovascular Report 'Changing Cardiovascular Health' which was published last year. The Tobacco Policy Review Group is considering a range of measures in relation to tobacco control. I anticipate that their report will be completed in the coming months and that this will be brought to Government for decision.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The Ministers of State at my Department have not attended any Ministerial Council meetings since the formation of the Government.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 303 and 321 together. The HSE's National Clinical Programme for Diabetes - which includes the care of children and adolescents with diabetes, has estimated that there are between 3,000 and 4,000 children and young adults with diabetes in this country. It was established by the HSE in 2010 with the express aim of defining the way diabetic clinical services...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Jul 2011)

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