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- Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: From the Seanad (15 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: This amendment amends section 28 by the inclusion of a new subsection, subsection (7), to provide for circumstances where the CEO is absent or the position of CEO is vacant. In such cases, the board can designate an employee to perform the functions of the CEO.
- Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: From the Seanad (15 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: The purpose of the amendment is to address a situation that is likely to arise where, for example, a CEO is ill for a certain period. Clearly another member of the board would have to take on the functions of the CEO in such circumstances. The amendment enables the board to continue functioning. It might transpire that a CEO dies in office and until such time as the position is advertised...
- Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: From the Seanad (15 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: The error is on my part. The position will be filled by an employee rather than a member of the board. I apologise for any confusion I may have caused.
- Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: From the Seanad (15 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: I am not aware of any legislation that sets out the length of time that a CEO may be absent. It is a question of good governance. The amendment provides for the replacement of a CEO a temporary basis while he or she is absent, for example, on sick leave. If the CEO was absent for an extended period the board would presumably address the governance issues arising. I am not sure we can set...
- Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: From the Seanad (15 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: It would not be appropriate for us to state that it is acceptable for a CEO to be ill for a given number of months or years.
- Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: From the Seanad (15 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: This amendment permits another employee to be appointed as acting CEO so that the board can continue to function. It is not appropriate to set a time limit on the length that somebody could be absent on sick leave or for another reason. If the CEO is absent from his or her post for an inordinate length of time, thereby causing difficulties for the board, it is the latter's responsibility to...
- Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: From the Seanad (15 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: Subject to oversight.
- Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: From the Seanad (15 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: Seanad Amendment No. 17 requires the board to seek the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in addition to the Minister for Finance when borrowing money. This amendment is required due to the functions being transferred to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The Minister for Finance is not removed because the provisions involve borrowing by a State body,...
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (14 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: The National Advisory Committee on Drugs will publish a number of reports over the coming months and, if the Deputy could provide the details of the research projects he has in mind, I will arrange to forward the publication dates.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: 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 (14 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: I welcome the recent report by the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP), Primary Care Teams - A GP Perspective. A meeting is being arranged between the HSE and the ICGP to examine the report in detail and to explore how both organisations can collaborate more effectively in the future. I have asked the HSE to keep me informed of progress in this regard. The report recommends...
- Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (14 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: There are no plans to extend the list of conditions covered by the Long Term Illness Scheme. Under the Drug Payment Scheme no individual or family pays more than â¬120 (â¬132 from 1 January 2012) per calendar month towards the cost of approved prescribed medicines. The scheme significantly reduces the cost burden for families and individuals incurring ongoing expenditure on medicines....
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: 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 (14 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (14 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: Pradaxa is available on prescription to patients availing of the GMS and the Drug Payment Schemes for the prevention of blood clots in adult patients who have undergone elective hip replacement surgery or elective knee replacement surgery. The HSE is assessing the availability of resources in 2012 to consider long term treatment with Pradaxa for the prevention of stroke in patients with...
- Written Answers — Prescription Charges: Prescription Charges (14 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: Prescription charges result in savings to the Health Service Executive of approximately â¬27 million annually. Despite the very difficult budgetary situation, the Government has ruled out an increase in prescription charges.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: I understand that the Deputy is referring to primary care services offered by the Health Service Executive in County Wicklow and the coordination of those services with the local acute hospitals. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: 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 (13 Dec 2011)
Róisín Shortall: Dental services for people with intellectual disabilities are managed predominantly in a primary care setting; mostly in public dental service clinics. Supporting facilities and resources (theatre space, anaesthetists) in a hospital based setting are essential for a small proportion of special needs adults. General anaesthetic services are available in a number of hospitals throughout the...