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Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The HSE will start by giving approval to those applications processed to final stage in recent weeks in the order in which they were received. As of mid-May, 22,277 people were in receipt of State support through the nursing homes support scheme versus 21,421 at the end of 2010. My Department has estimated that the total number of people covered by the scheme by year end should be almost...

Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: That is Fianna Fáil logic all right.

Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: We are talking about savings Fianna Fáil did not make, savings they subscribed to but-----

Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: There is accuracy and there is fantasy.

Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I answered oral questions last week.

Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (9 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I thank everyone who has spoken during the debate on this issue. I agree with what Deputy Boyd Barrett said about the Fianna Fáil contribution to the debate, which was a bit rich. The stuff we heard today is about the only rich thing Fianna Fáil has left us. I remind Deputy Kelleher that this was not a "review" and was never referred to as such. It was always referred to as an...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (8 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 173 to 181, inclusive, 191, 193 and 198 together. Firstly I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the relatives of the person who has died. From what I have been informed, I understand that the man concerned had collapsed in the street and passers by came to his help and called for an ambulance. It appears that it was subsequently decided at the scene,...

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (8 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I am committed to ensuring that acute hospital services at national, regional and local level are provided in a clinically appropriate and efficient manner. In particular I want to ensure that services are provided safely and in the setting most appropriate to patients' needs. The local emergency department in Louth County Hospital was put in place last year following the transfer of...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I have been informed by the HSE that the project is proceeding according to plan, within budget and no reports of delays have been received. Completion for service delivery is expected in early 2012.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 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 Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 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 (8 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 Services: Hospital Services (8 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 Service Staff: Health Service Staff (8 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: CORU is the umbrella body responsible for protecting the public by regulating health and social care professionals. It includes the Health and Social Care Professionals Council and the 12 registration boards to be established under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. The Health and Social Care Professionals Council was established in March 2007 and has been working to put in...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (8 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: At the end of December 2004, there were 630.02 Whole Time Equivalents employed in my Department. 17 individuals moved to the HSE on a permanent or secondment basis following its formation. There are currently 453.76 Whole Time Equivalents employed in my Department (figures correct at end May 2011).

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I wish to assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to re-opening discussions with the Irish survivors of thalidomide.

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (8 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The matter the Deputy refers to concerns safety in the workplace and in particular, the safe use of chemicals by employees at their place of employment. As such, I have no function in the matter referred to. However, the Health and Safety Authority has responsibility for influencing changes in the behaviours of employers and employees so that they can prevent injury and ill-health arising...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (8 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive and I will revert to the Deputy with the reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (8 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive and I will revert to the Deputy with the reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (8 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.