Results 1-20 of 44 for flu speaker:James Reilly

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

James Reilly: ...the reserve. These men and women protect us every day and put their lives on the line. It was, as others have said, very unfortunate that they felt they would have to engage in a so-called blue flu to achieve reasonable rates of pay and address their issues that had become intolerable from their point of view. I welcome the fact they now has access to the Labour Court, the WRC and all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: In Ireland the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) collates influenza vaccine uptake statistics in those aged 65 years and older based on data obtained from the Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS), HSE- Finance Shared Services. These data provide information on the number of patients vaccinated with influenza vaccine (by age group and HSE-Area of residence), attendance at GP...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (28 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: Influenza is a highly infectious acute respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus and affects people of all ages. Outbreaks of influenza occur almost every year, especially during winter time. Seasonal flu vaccination forms part of the Adult Immunisation Programme. Each year in line with World Health Organisation recommendations the vaccine changes to suit the strain of circulating...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (21 Jan 2014)

James Reilly: ...( Mark Morgan, St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin) 22,687 Yes National Narcolepsy Study Steering Committee Report – Study of increase incidence of narcolepsy in young people following receipt of H1N1 (Swine Flu) vaccination HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre – Dr Darina O’Flanagan (Chair of Steering Committee) Nil Yes. Report was published on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Health Issues: Discussion (17 Oct 2013)

James Reilly: ..., which were negotiated in 2001, were spread across the general medical services as opposed to being focussed on the actual discretionary medical card itself. The fee payable to GPs in respect of the seasonal flu vaccination is €28.50, whereas the fee payable to pharmacists is €15. There is no justification for continuing to pay GPs a higher fee for the same work. Reducing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (18 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 699 and 732 together. Regulations were introduced in October 2011 to provide a legal basis for community pharmacists to supply and administer seasonal influenza vaccine. The fee for pharmacists of €15 was set in accordance with the provisions of the Community Pharmacy Contractor (CPC) Agreement. This provides a choice for those to whom this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (16 Jul 2013)

James Reilly: ..., St Patrick's College, Drumcondra, Dublin) 22,687 Yes National Narcolepsy Study Steering Committee Report - Study of increase incidence of narcolepsy in young people following receipt of H1N1 (Swine Flu) vaccination HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre - Dr Darina O'Flanagan (Chair of Steering Committee) Nil Yes. Report was published on Department's website in April 2012 Positive...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Health Affairs: Discussion with Minister for Health and HSE (23 May 2013)

James Reilly: ...whereby older and sicker people can buy health insurance for the same price as younger and healthier customers. Despite significant challenges, especially in scheduled care - primarily, the extended flu season, leading to increased admissions - the implementation of programmes by the special delivery unit resulted in significant progress in improving hospital access targets. By December...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Chronic Disease Prevention Programme (16 Apr 2013)

James Reilly: ...for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) issued guidance about when testing for coeliac disease should be carried out. Information about the NICE guidance is available on the HSE website. http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/flu/A-Z/C/Coeliac-disease/Dia gnosing-coeliac-disease.html The NICE guidance identifies the signs or symptoms for which testing for coeliac disease is strongly recommended...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation (20 Feb 2013)

James Reilly: ...has been year-on-year improvement in trolley numbers. Hospitals will face differing levels of demands on their services at different times, due to external factors such as winter vomiting virus, flu and flu-like illnesses. This is particularly the case in the winter, when both attendances at Emergency Departments and emergency admissions will tend to increase. During periods of extra...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Nov 2012)

James Reilly: There are no plans to transfer responsibility for administration of seasonal flu vaccine to community pharmacists. Seasonal Flu vaccination forms part of the Adult Immunisation Programme operated by the HSE. Seasonal Flu vaccination is available every year as the vaccine changes every year to suit the strain of the circulating virus. The vaccine is free to those in at risk groups. Those...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Consultancy Contracts (25 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: ....  Currently at copy-editing stage.  Health Behaviour in School Children Report (HBSC) External (Health Promotion Research Centre-NUI Galway) 100,641 Yes School Survey Project on Alcohol and Drugs (ESPAD) External ( Mark Morgan, St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin)  22,687 Yes National Narcolepsy Study Steering Committee Report – Study of increase...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (11 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: Seasonal Flu vaccination forms part of the Adult Immunisation Programme. Seasonal Flu vaccination is available every year as the vaccine changes every year to suit the strain of the circulating virus. The 2012 - 2013 Seasonal Flu vaccination campaign was launched by the HSE earlier this week. Those aged 18 years or older in the at risk groups may attend either their GP or pharmacist for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (11 Oct 2012)

James Reilly: Seasonal Flu vaccination forms part of the Adult Immunisation Programme. Seasonal Flu vaccination is available every year as the vaccine changes every year to suit the strain of the circulating virus. The 2012 - 2013 Seasonal Flu vaccination campaign was launched by the HSE earlier this week. Those aged 18 years or older in the at risk groups may attend either their GP or pharmacist for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (18 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: ...McCausland, Dr. J Mehegan, L.Daly and Professor C. Kelleher    115,859 Health Behaviour in School Children Report (HBSC) External (Health Promotion Research Centre-NUI Galway) 100,641 School Survey Project on Alcohol and Drugs (ESPAD) External ( Mark Morgan, St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin)  22,687 National Narcolepsy Study Steering Committee Report...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (17 Jul 2012)

James Reilly: ...the public in community pharmacies, the PSI Council has prioritised the development, accreditation and delivery of training to those registered pharmacists who were trained for the 2011-12 winter 'flu season. The Risk Review Group's findings support initiatives to maximise seasonal influenza vaccination uptake. It has concluded that measures to increase uptake should be strongly...

Seanad: Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: ...got bigger. I want to remind the House and the public that in January 2011 we saw 560 people on trolleys, and I said we would never see that again. The special delivery unit has been hugely influential in achieving that. Yesterday, we had serious pressure on the system due to flu and other reasons. At 4.30 p.m. or 5 p.m. yesterday, it looked like we might have up to 500 people on...

Private Members' Business. Health Services: Motion (21 Feb 2012)

James Reilly: We have much more to do. We are facing real challenges in the short term. Over recent weeks, the cases of flu-like illness have increased and last week they doubled, and we expect them to double again this week. This will put pressure on GPs, primary care, hospitals and emergency departments, but we have plans in place to deal with this, in the same way as we have plans in place to ensure...

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (31 Jan 2012)

James Reilly: ...30th November & 1st December 2009 Brussels Minister Mary Harney Council of Ministers meeting 8th & 9th June 2009 Luxembourg Minister Mary Harney Special Council of Ministers meeting re Swine Flu 30th April 2009 Luxembourg Minister Mary Harney Council of Ministers meeting 16th & 18th December 2008 Brussels Minister Maire Hoctor, Minister of State at the Department of Health & Children...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (11 Jan 2012)

James Reilly: ...consideration of submissions and compliance with the detailed requirements of the FEMPI legislation, I decided to reduce the fee payable to GPs in respect of the administration of the seasonal flu vaccine on behalf of the HSE from €42.75 to €28.50, a reduction of 33%. The new fee took effect on 3 November 2011. It is important to say that the fee of €42.75 had been built up over many...