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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I thank Senators Burke and Bacik for raising this important issue. As acknowledged by Senator Bacik, the Department is aware of the work done by Amnesty International and its report on the need for dual criminality provision. We have sought advisory counsel's advice on the matter. In the meantime, current advice stands. However, as Senator Bacik pointed out there will be an opportunity...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: These are technical amendments which reflect the change in name of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to Department of Justice and Equality and Department of Foreign Affairs to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: During the course of my Second Stage speech, I mentioned that my officials were reviewing the Bill to strengthen provisions in relation to the victim. I now propose to make an amendment to explicitly state that victim impact evidence provisions would apply to offences set out in this Bill in accordance with the Criminal Justice Act 1993. This provision would allow a victim of a FGM offence...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I thank Senator Bacik for promoting this important Bill which sends a loud message about this country's attitude towards the well-being and safety of our citizens and those who wish to become citizens. I thank all other Senators who took part in the debate and my officials who have been extremely helpful to me and other Senators on the issue. I also thank my predecessor, Ms Mary Harney, for...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (9 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (9 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The Programme for Government provides for the extension of the BreastCheck programme to women aged 65-69 years. In addition, the extension of the BreastCheck programme has been listed as a priority in the HSE's 3 year Corporate Plan. At present BreastCheck is available nationwide to women in the 50-64 age group. The HSE's National Cancer Control Programme is examining how it can extend the...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (9 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (9 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: Since my appointment as Minister for Health I have visited the Mater Hospital and I have also accepted an invitation to visit Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin. I have received invitations to visit a number of other Dublin hospitals and these invitations are being examined and will be responded to in due course.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 200 and 213 together. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (9 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 202 to 204, inclusive, together. As published in the Revised Estimates Volume 2011, Subhead B2 in Vote 39 and Subheads B7 and C2 in Vote 40 are part funded by the National Lottery. The relevant subhead provisions are as follows: Vote 39 - Subhead B2 - Grants to Health Agencies and other similar organisations. €3.786m Vote 40 - Subhead B7 - Grants to Health...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (9 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: Women in the Sligo area with breast cancer currently access diagnostic and surgical services, including mammography, in Galway. Some 96% of women who attend the Galway breast unit do not have cancer, and only one visit is normally necessary. For the small number diagnosed with breast cancer, some 85% will require radiotherapy as well as surgery, which would involve treatment in Galway in any...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (9 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211 and 212 together. The HSE established a National Clinical Programme for Diabetes within the Clinical Strategy and Programmes Directorate. A clinical lead is in charge of the programme and a multidisciplinary working group, representing a number of nursing and allied health professionals, podiatrists and GPs, as well as the Diabetes Federation of Ireland...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (9 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade made clear the position of the Government in relation to recent events in Bahrain in his reply to questions 17, 23 and 33 on 2 June 2011. We condemn all repressive actions by the Bahrain authorities during and after the recent protests, including those taken against medical staff following their professional obligations. We wish to see...

Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I utterly reject Deputy Kelleher's suggestion that it was not necessary to suspend approvals until there was clarity with regard to the funding. It would have been utterly irresponsible to do anything else. Clearly, Deputy Kelleher did not listen when he made his assertion that there is no increased provision for older people. I have already made it clear that there will be 1,700 places...

Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: That is why I am making this statement here. I can inform the Deputy that anybody who has been on "Prime Time" on a one-on-one interview knows that one will be asked the difficult questions and one must be able to answer them. In so far as I can with the information available, I answered the questions. I do not run away from that responsibility. As I stated, I am not satisfied that we have...

Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: -----those 500 patients who are currently described as delayed discharges will receive approval and will be prioritised. Universal health insurance is a goal of the Government. Free general practitioner care for all will be delivered in this term of Government and much of what needs to be done to deliver universal health insurance at the end of five years will have taken place, but it will...

Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to address the House on the nursing homes support scheme. I am aware of the anxiety caused to older people and their families by the uncertainty over the scheme. As the House is aware, while the fair deal scheme has been accepting applications in recent weeks, the approval system has been awaiting clarity on the financial...