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Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (19 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The information requested is currently being collated by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (14 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated within my Department and will be forwarded as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (14 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The Deputy will be aware that I announced the outcome of the Independent Review of the location of the National Paediatric Hospital on 6 July 2011. The decision to locate the new children's hospital on the Mater Campus has been confirmed and I have requested the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board to submit a planning application to An Bord Pleanála. At the time of announcing my...

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

James Reilly: The HSE National Service Plan 2011 which was approved in December 2010 requires the HSE to operate within the limits of its voted allocation of €13.456 billion. This represents a net reduction of €683m on the 2010 provision. The HSE National Service Plan also commits the HSE to delivering service levels for 2011 which are broadly in line with 2010 levels. All hospitals are required to...

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (14 Jul 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 Jul 2011)

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

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (14 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: Since 09 March 2011, I have appointed the following staff at my Department:- Minister Reilly's Office Job Title Numbers (whole time equivalent) Special Advisor 1 Press Advisor 1 Personal Assistant 1 Personal Secretary 2* Civilian Driver 2 * One Personal Secretary is employed on a temporary contract to cover absence on sick leave Minister of State Róisín Shortall Job Title Numbers...

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

James Reilly: The hospital raises charges for private patient treatments which are later reimbursed by the relevant private health insurance company. There is a timing difference between the bills being raised by the hospital and reimbursement by the private insurance companies. The €16.4m represents the bills raised on private health insurers that are due for payment but not yet paid. The income for...

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

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

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (14 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 297 to 299, inclusive, together. The information requested by the Deputy is currently being collated within my Department and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: Officials in my Department are currently gathering this information in conjunction with the Health Service Executive. I will respond to the Deputy directly when this material is collated.

Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill [Seanad]: Second Stage (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I thank the Deputies for their contributions and note that there is broad support overall for the Bill. As indicated earlier, the main purpose of the Bill is to prohibit FGM along with providing for related offences, some of which apply to certain extra-territorial jurisdictions. Having a specific Bill prohibiting this practice will bring legal clarity and certainty to the issue and, I hope,...

Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Health in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that sub-committee. Question put and agreed to.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 Jul 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 Services: Hospital Services (13 Jul 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 Services: Hospital Services (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The Deputy's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Food Safety Standards: Food Safety Standards (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: I have been advised by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) that the use of glucose fructose in food products in Europe, and Ireland in particular, is minimal. In the circumstances they have advised that there is no need for concerns regarding the contribution of this ingredient to increasing obesity and diabetes rates in Ireland. They stressed however that, as with all foodstuffs,...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive replied directly to the Deputy on the 12 July 2011.

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (13 Jul 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 (13 Jul 2011)

James Reilly: In April this year, HIQA published its report on Mallow General Hospital. I am satisfied that the actions taken in relation to the hospital have substantially addressed the report's recommendations on the safety and quality of the hospital's services. This work has involved close consultation with senior clinicians, professionals and management. Detailed planning for the remaining changes,...