Results 17,101-17,120 of 21,128 for speaker:James Reilly

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (7 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a mobility allowance will be restored in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin. [35480/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the total budget allocation for home care packages for the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010, in tabular form; the number of persons who have benefited from home care packages on an annual basis for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35499/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the total budget allocation for home help hours for each of the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010, in tabular form; the number of persons who have benefited from home help hours for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35500/10]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (7 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the total cost to the State for her co-location hospital plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35548/10]

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: I thank everyone who contributed to the debate. I will point out a few inaccuracies from the other side of the House. Less than 10% of improved longevity in the past 20 years can be attributed to health care once vaccination is excluded from the figures. Notwithstanding the contention of the Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, that the Government puts patient safety first, there is no...

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (6 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Finance the annual increases in the most popular retail price category of 20 filter-tipped cigarettes since 2006, including the pre-budget retail price, the budget tax increase, the post-budget price, the trade increase, the tax element, and the tax element of the trade increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35430/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that a person (details supplied) that has been scheduled for an operation at Beaumont Hospital whose operation has been cancelled on three separate dates due to lack of beds will receive a confirmed theatre slot as it is urgently needed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35414/10]

Order of Business (6 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: I refer to two matters of promised legislation. The House is debating on where cuts should be made in the health service. A quote from the Minister for Health and Children suggests there will be 6,000 redundancies in the HSE. We have heard this year on year. Is there any legislation to accommodate this and will legislation be needed in order to achieve this goal that has been long spoken...

Order of Business (6 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: -----and communication is very important in diagnosing and treating a patient successfully. Is legislation required or will there be negotiations with the EU?

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce a national foot screening programme as part of the treatment of diabetic foot disease; the estimated cost of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35147/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the fact that over 46,000 patients are on hospital waiting lists here; that this figure will increase significantly as a result of planned bed and theatre closures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35144/10]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (5 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of children and adults waiting to have a hearing aid fitted; the average waiting time to have a hearing aid fitted; the cost of hearing aids provided through the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35145/10]

Written Answers — Health Service Funding: Health Service Funding (5 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount of money owed by private health insurers to the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35146/10]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (5 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the costs to the Health Service Executive each year as a result of falls in the home by older persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34835/10]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (5 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the amount the Health Service Executive spends on care for the elderly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34836/10]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (5 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide a breakdown on the amount the Health Service Executive spends on care for the elderly in the categories of home care, home care packages, home help and so on; nursing home care, public and private nursing homes; long-term care for patients in acute hospitals; any other relevant category; and if she will make a...

Health Services: Motion (5 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: I move: "That Dáil Éireann, noting with concern: — that there are more than 46,000 adults and children on hospital waiting lists across the country, which is 5,400 patients more than last year; — that over 272,000 bed days were lost in 2009 due to the delayed discharge of patients; — that 50,000 operations have been cancelled since 2007, leaving many patients waiting in pain; — the...

Health Services: Motion (5 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: It does. It uses the term "for example".

Health Services: Motion (5 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: I just gave the Minister the figures.

Health Services: Motion (5 Oct 2010)

James Reilly: It still is.