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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Jun 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 (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available in my Department. Therefore, my Department has asked the Health Service Executive to supply the necessary information and I will respond to the Deputy's enquiry as soon as this becomes available.

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: As these are service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (28 Jun 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 — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 539 to 542, inclusive, together. The Chief Medical Officer of my Department has commissioned an independent research report into the practice of symphysiotomy in Ireland. The aim of the report will be to provide an accurate picture of the extent of use of symphysiotomy in Ireland, and an examination of the Irish practice relative to other countries. It will...

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: Although the HSE has not indicated to me any specific difficulties with regard to Naas General Hospital, I am very conscious of concerns in relation to some hospitals in advance of the next rotation of Non-Consultant Hospitals Doctors (NCHDs). The shortage of suitable NCHDs is an issue worldwide. The HSE has taken a range of actions to address NCHD vacancies to ensure that any resulting...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The information in respect of my Department is set out in the following table, showing the current spend to date, inclusive of VAT, in relation to direct contracts with the vendors and awarded in 2010 and 2011. No sub contractual arrangements were entered into by my Department as a condition of these arrangements. Vendor Contract Description Cost to Date Bluewave On-going technical...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The Department of Children and Youth Affairs was established on 2nd June and has not issued any contracts outsourcing IT services. Contracts issued by bodies under the aegis of the Department are a matter for those agencies, and I will request that they reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: There are four categories of fees payable to chairpersons and directors of Non-Commercial State Agencies. The applicable category is determined by the salary of the CEO of the body relative to certain Civil Service salary scales. In addition, the "one person one salary" principle provides that as a general rule public servants acting as chairpersons or directors of state-sponsored bodies do...

Written Answers — Civil Service Staff: Civil Service Staff (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: These Scales are available on my Department's website at http://www.dohc.ie/publications/?year=2010.

Leaders' Questions (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: Deputy Martin created and presided over the mess.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I would say they trust us a lot more than they trust you.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: There is a lot more constructive debate in it now than ever came out of it before.

Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: There is no such legislation.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The working group is made up of a multidisciplinary team with representation from a number of Nursing and Allied Health Professionals, Podiatrists, GPs etc. The Diabetes Federation of Ireland is also a member of this working group. The National Diabetes Working group is working through a number of key objectives, including the implementation of projects such as Diabetes Retinopathy Screening...

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (23 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs) continue to be a challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. Ireland is not unique in this regard and tackling HCAIs here continues to be a priority for the Government and for the Health Service Executive (HSE). Healthcare associated infection, including MRSA, is a challenge for all health systems across the world as healthcare becomes more intensive,...

Written Answers — Health Service Contracts: Health Service Contracts (22 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I have referred this matter to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has a significant impact on people's health, on health services and on the Irish economy. Based on international figures, over 400,000 people in Ireland may have the condition. In view of the significant effects on health and on health services, the development and implementation of a COPD strategy has been a priority for the HSE. In this regard,...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (22 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: Agencies funded under Section 39 of the Health Act 2004 are not public service bodies and their employees are not public servants. Therefore, neither my Department nor the HSE collects employment statistics or information on redundancies or retirements in such agencies. However, the grant funding of Section 39 Agencies was subject to the general efficiency savings for the health sector...