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- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular issue raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services has been assigned to the Health Service Executive. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this case investigated and to have a reply...
- Written Answers — Assisted Human Reproduction: Assisted Human Reproduction (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction was established in March 2000. Its terms of reference were: 'To prepare a report on the possible approaches to the regulation of all aspects of assisted human reproduction and the social, ethical and legal factors to be taken into account in determining public policy in this area.' The Commission conducted an intensive and analytical examination...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services has been assigned to the Health Service Executive. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this case investigated and to have a reply...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Residential centres for children or adults with disabilities are not currently subject to statutory inspections. The Health Bill 2006 will provide for the establishment of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) and the Office of the Chief Inspector of Social Services, within HIQA, with specific statutory functions. The Chief Inspector's functions will include the inspection...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: I am committed to ensuring that the BreastCheck service is rolled out to the remaining regions in the country as quickly as possible. I have approved additional revenue funding of â¬8 million for 2007 to meet the additional costs involved. I have also made available an additional â¬21m capital funding to BreastCheck for the construction of two new clinical units and five additional mobile...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Crohn's disease is an inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. It can affect any area of the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the anus, but it most commonly affects the lower part of the small intestine. Common symptoms of Crohn's disease include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and rectal bleeding. It has been estimated that Crohn's affects one to three per 1,000 adults in...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: In accordance with Department of Finance requirements, capital projects in the Health Sector costing more than â¬30 million require a detailed cost benefit analysis to be undertaken. This requirement applies to Stage 2 of the Phase 2B development of the Midland Regional Hospital at Mullingar. My Department is advised that this cost benefit analysis is currently being undertaken by the...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: This year an additional â¬8m was provided to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for the development of renal services, including dialysis, throughout the country. The Estimates for 2007 which were published recently include additional funding of â¬4m for the HSE to continue the development of renal services including dialysis. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The decision to transfer St. Luke's Hospital was taken by the Government in the context of its consideration of the National Plan for Radiation Oncology Services. The decision is based on expert advice and is designed to ensure that radiation oncology, one element of cancer care, is integrated with all other aspects of care, including surgery and medical oncology. This is in line with best...
- Written Answers — Health Service Statistics: Health Service Statistics (22 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Population data for the each of the four Health Service Executive (HSE) regions are provided in the following table. Population of Each of the Health Service Executive Regions for Census Years 2002 and 2006 HSE Region 2002 2006* Dublin/Mid-Leinster# 1,139,870 1,215,711 Dublin/North-East# 831,899 927,525 Southern 1,003,972 1,080,999 Western 941,462 1,010,690 Ireland 3,917,203 4,234,925...
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (22 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Centres: Health Centres (22 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: As the Health Service Executive has operational and funding responsibility for health centres, it is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.