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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Mar 2011)

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

Written Answers — Programmes for Government: Programmes for Government (23 Mar 2011)

James Reilly: I am identifying the detailed legislative measures required to give effect to health service policies as set out in the Government for National Recovery and the necessary legislative proposals will be included in the Government's Legislative Programme on a sequential basis.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (23 Mar 2011)

James Reilly: I intend to set up a Special Delivery Unit, driven by my Department, which will focus on reducing unacceptable waiting times for patients. I am examining options for the Unit at present and will put it in place as soon as possible.

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (23 Mar 2011)

James Reilly: My Department and the Health Service Executive are preparing proposals for a new form of contract with General Practitioners providing services under the General Medical Services (GMS) scheme. I intend to initiate discussions with relevant stakeholders at an early date.

Written Answers — Primary Care Strategy: Primary Care Strategy (23 Mar 2011)

James Reilly: I have asked my Department to prepare proposals on these matters for consideration by the Government.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Mar 2011)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 99 to 101, inclusive, together. I am committed to ensuring that as many services as possible can be provided safely in smaller, local hospitals. In order to fully consider the issues involved, I have sought a briefing from the Health Service Executive (HSE) on the plans for organising acute services in each region and on the important set of clinical...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (23 Mar 2011)

James Reilly: As indicated in the Programme for Government, it is the Government's intention that the existing private hospital co-location policy will come to an end. I am discussing with my Department the implementation of this commitment. The HSE has signed project agreements in respect of four co-location projects and I have asked the Executive to keep me informed of developments in this regard.

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (22 Mar 2011)

James Reilly: I would like to reassure the Deputy that policy in relation to older persons is a priority for the Government. As positive, active, healthy ageing must not be considered to be solely a health issue, it is a matter for every Minister to consider the wide range of issues which directly impact on the lives of older people and on the ageing process. While policy in relation to the health services...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Mar 2011)

James Reilly: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Mar 2011)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Mar 2011)

James Reilly: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Mar 2011)

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

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Mar 2011)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Mar 2011)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Mar 2011)

James Reilly: I am committed to putting quality at the heart of our healthcare system and to ensuring that quality and optimal care are paramount in decisions about the provision of services throughout the health system. I will shortly meet Dr Susan O'Reilly, Director of the National Cancer Control Programme, to discuss a range of strategic issues in relation to cancer services, including the provision of...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Mar 2011)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Mar 2011)

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

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Mar 2011)

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

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Mar 2011)

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

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (22 Mar 2011)

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