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Written Answers — Hospital Acquired Infections: Hospital Acquired Infections (14 Nov 2006)

Mary Harney: Between February and May 2006, Ireland participated in the Hospital Infection Society's "Prevalence Survey of Health Care Associated Infections" in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The survey provides accurate and comparable data on the prevalence of health care associated infections (including MRSA) in acute hospitals in Ireland and can also be compared with similar data being obtained in...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (14 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 the matter investigated and have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (14 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 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 — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (14 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 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 — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (14 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 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 theDeputy.

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (14 Nov 2006)

Mary Harney: The Maternity and Infant Care Scheme does not cover doctor on call charges for children under six weeks old. The scheme provides an agreed programme of care free of charge to an expectant mother arising out of her pregnancy and to her new-born baby for six weeks after birth. After the birth, the scheme provides for two designated visits to the general practitioner for the baby:- the first two...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 Nov 2006)

Mary Harney: My Department has been advised that the Health Service Executive has responded to the Deputy in relation to the matter raised in the Deputy's question.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 Nov 2006)

Mary Harney: My Department has been advised that the Health Service Executive has responded to the Deputy in relation to the matter raised in the Deputy's question.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 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 — Health Services: Health Services (14 Nov 2006)

Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive has informed me that a reply issued to the Deputy dated 10 November 2006.

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (14 Nov 2006)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278 and 279 together. I am aware that there has been a significant increase in overall antibiotic consumption in Ireland since 1993. Compared with other European countries, Ireland is in the high to moderate range of antibiotic consumers. The Health Service Executive has prepared an overview of a three year plan for the implementation of the recommendations...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 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 Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 Nov 2006)

Mary Harney: The management of patient waiting lists is a matter for the National Hospitals Office of the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the individual hospitals concerned. However, in general, patients waiting more than three months on a surgical waiting list may qualify for treatment under the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF). The NTPF deals with representations from TDs on behalf of their...

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (14 Nov 2006)

Mary Harney: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the following table. Number of Deaths from Suicide by Gender and Age Group 2003, 2004 and 2005 Age Groups 2003 2004 2005 Male Female Male Female Male Female 0-9 0 0 0 0 0 0 10-14 2 2 1 1 2 1 15-19 24 4 31 5 22 4 20-24 72 12 52 5 47 7 25-29 46 7 40 8 37 8 30-34 26 12 37 9 39 10 35-39 42 11 35 11 34 4 40-44 45 9 43 9 42 10...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (14 Nov 2006)

Mary Harney: Section 5 of Schedule 2 of the Health Act 2004 deals with quorum and procedures for the Health Service Executive (HSE) Board. The Act does not define what constitutes attendance for the purpose of this section. I understand from the HSE that members of the Board attend in person for the scheduled monthly meetings. I am further advised that the use of teleconference facilities has occurred...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 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.