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Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (2 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I understand from the Health Service Executive that Return to Nurse Practice Programmes are organised by the HSE and HSE Funded Voluntary Health Care agencies nationally. In 2011, one course was run in Adelaide Meath and National Children's Hospital (AMNCH Tallaght). The Health Service Executive currently has no plans in place to run any further return to nursing practice programmes....

Written Answers — Medical Investigations: Medical Investigations (2 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The question of publishing the report is a matter for the HSE. I understand that the full report cannot be released as it specifically relates to the patient care and personal circumstances of an individual whose rights must be respected. However, all of the recommendations of the report have been released other than one which relates to the individual patient. Details of these...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (2 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The consent form for the administration of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) cervical cancer vaccine was developed in line with consent forms used in previous vaccination campaigns the meningococcal C vaccine campaign in 2000, the MMR catch up campaign in 2009 and the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccination programme in 2009/2010 guidance on consent issues as per the HSE Quality and Risk department...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (2 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (2 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: In line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, a cervical cancer vaccination catch-up programme for all girls in 6th year secondary schools will commence in the 2011-12 academic year. This will be repeated for the following two years in September 2012 and 2013 and will result in all girls in the senior cycle of second level schools being offered HPV vaccine. The HPV...

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (2 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 143 and 144 together. My Department receives an average of 6,000 Parliamentary Questions each year. Around 60% of these questions concern operational issues and are referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to Deputies. Many of these questions relate to individual patients and local day to day operational matters. The HSE is a statutory body...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (2 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 (2 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: 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 multi-disciplinary working group, representing a number of nursing and allied health professionals, podiatrists and GPs, as well as the Diabetes Federation of Ireland are working through a number of key projects. The key...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive may, subject to the resources available to it, provide funding from its overall service budget to an organisation to provide services on its behalf, or a service that is similar or ancillary to, a service the Executive provides. A voluntary body seeking assistance should make a written application to the HSE, setting out the purpose for which the assistance is...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I thank the Senators for contributing to this debate and note the broad support for the Bill. Like others, I am shocked that this practice continues to such an extent across the globe, that our citizens are at risk in this country and that people who would like to view Ireland as their new domicile should still be at risk. The main purpose of the Bill is to prohibit FGMs and to provide for...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach and the Leas-Chathaoirleach on being elected to their new positions and the new Senators on being elected to theirs. I look forward to serving with all of them. I thank Senator Ivana Bacik for raising this important issue in the Seanad last April and encouraging the Government of the day to commence the preparation of the Criminal Justice (Female Genital...

Written Answers — Establishment of Department: Establishment of Department (1 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The Department of Children and Youth Affairs will be established on Friday next, 3rd June, and from that date Minister Fitzgerald will be accountable to the Dáil in relation to the functions transferred to her Department.

Written Answers — Nursing Education: Nursing Education (1 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I have approved a review of the decision to abolish payments to student nurses during their 4th year pre-registration rostered placement. The nursing unions have been invited to contribute to the review process. My Department has advised the unions that submissions will be accepted up to the 3rd June, 2011.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 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 — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (1 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The HSE has been considering changes in the arrangements for funding organisations that provide domestic, sexual and gender-based violence services, including the Rape Crisis Network Ireland. It has been decided to extend the current funding to this Network until 1st August while a review of these proposals is taking place.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (1 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: The Health Service Executive has advised that approximately 150 of 4,638 Non Consultant Hospital Doctor (NCHD) posts are currently vacant. This gives rise to some NCHDs being required to work additional hours from time to time. Under the new Non Consultant Hospital Doctor (NCHD) Contract agreed with the Irish Medical Organisation in 2010, NCHDs should not be rostered to work for more than...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (1 Jun 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 and 196 together. The report of the National Substance Misuse Steering Group (NSMSG) is close to completion. I expect to receive proposals in the coming months following which I will brief Government.