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Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)

Mary Harney: Two years from the time it was implemented.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (1 Mar 2006)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 77 and 78 together. The issue of developing private hospital facilities on public sites to increase the stock of beds available to public patients was among the topics discussed at a number of meetings between officials of my Department and the Health Service Executive, HSE. The meetings in question were held on 7 July, 26 August, 23 September, 22 November...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (1 Mar 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 (1 Mar 2006)

Mary Harney: As part of the Estimates for health services in 2006, additional funding of €3 million was allocated specifically for the further development of neurology and neurophysiology services. This funding was provided to allow the Health Service Executive further to progress the implementation of the recommendations made by the former Comhairle na nOspidéal in respect of these services. My...

Written Answers — Health Care Conference: Health Care Conference (1 Mar 2006)

Mary Harney: I presume that the Deputy is referring to the International Society for Quality in Healthcare's 22nd International Conference, which was held in Vancouver in October 2005. My Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly in relation to the information requested.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (1 Mar 2006)

Mary Harney: Section 24 of the Health Act 2004 empowers the Health Service Executive to engage such advisers as it considers necessary for the performance of its functions. My Department has therefore asked the executive to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (1 Mar 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, the 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 (1 Mar 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, the 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 (1 Mar 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, the 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 Staff: Hospital Staff (1 Mar 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, the Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Mar 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, the Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Mar 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, the Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (1 Mar 2006)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 99 together. I recently met with representatives of BreastCheck and they are fully aware of my wish to have the programme rolled out nationally as quickly as possible. For this to happen, essential elements of the roll-out must be in place, including adequate staffing, effective training and quality assurance programmes. For this purpose, the Department...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Mar 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, the Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (1 Mar 2006)

Mary Harney: The Freedom of Information Act 1997 requires each public body to publish the rules and procedures relating to enactments and schemes administered by the body in respect of services to which the public may be entitled. The Health Act 2004 established the Health Service Executive as a public body under the FOIA and required the executive to meet this requirement by 1 June 2005. Compliance with...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (1 Mar 2006)

Mary Harney: Responsibility for the determination of eligibility of applicants to medical cards and GP visit cards is statutorily a matter for the Health Service Executive. Under section 45 of the Health Act 1970, medical cards are provided for persons who in the opinion of the HSE are unable without undue hardship to arrange GP medical and surgical services for themselves and their dependants. Section 58...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Mar 2006)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question refers 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 — National Health Strategy: National Health Strategy (1 Mar 2006)

Mary Harney: The Government is fully committed to the implementation of the principles contained in the primary care strategy, which provides a template for the reform and development of primary care services over a period of ten to 15 years. The chief executive officer of the Health Service Executive has also emphasised the importance of developing primary care services as the appropriate service for the...

Written Answers — Registration of Nurses: Registration of Nurses (1 Mar 2006)

Mary Harney: An Bord Altranais has statutory responsibility for the registration of nurses under the Nurses Act 1985. I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that An Bord Altranais must process each application thoroughly to ensure that all those entered on the register of nurses are deemed professionally qualified and competent for such registration. The protection of the public underpins this process. I am...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Mar 2006)

Mary Harney: The Deputy's question refers 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.