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Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Department of Health

Departmental Reports

Photo of Paudie CoffeyPaudie Coffey (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Health the total number of reports that were commissioned by his Department from the years 2000-2004; if he will provide a list in tabular form of each report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38549/12]

Photo of James ReillyJames Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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During the period specified by the Deputy a total of 105 reports were commissioned by my Department. Details of these reports are set out in the tables below.

Many of the reports can be traced back to the development of services for cancer, cardiovascular health, health promotion and the subsequent evaluation of these strategies. A number of the reports deal with complex and ethical issues, for example, the Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction.

A strong feature of a number of the reports related to engagement in widespread public consultation. National and international expert advice are critical and vital components in the development of health strategy.

Reports Commissioned in 2000

Name of Report
Final Report of the Empowerment of Nurses and Midwives Steering Group: An Agenda for Change
Acute Hospital Bed Capacity: A National Review
Ambulance Service Communication Study
Annual Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals for 2000
Critique of earlier Health Strategy ‘Shaping a Healthier Future’
Feasibility Study relating to implementation of Case-Mix based Risk Equalisation
Report of the Forum on Fluoridation Ireland
Report of the Working Group on National Anti-Poverty Strategy and Health
Report on the Current and Future Supply and Demand Conditions in the Labour Market for Certain Professional Therapies
Review of the Organisation and Management of “An Bord Uchtála” (The Adoption Board)
Review of the organisational structures of the ERHA
Report of The Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction
The Development of Radiation Oncology Services in Ireland – Consumer survey of radiotherapy services in Ireland
Value for Money Audit of the Irish Health System

Reports Commissioned in 2001

Name of Report
Annual Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals for 2001
Evaluation of the North Eastern Health Board’s Out of Hours Co-operative
Evaluation of the Pilot Programme for the Education of Health Care Assistants
Final Report on Options for System Development and Implementation
Report on the steps open to the State to instigate an effective inquiry into the role of the international pharmaceutical companies into the infection with HIV and Hepatitis C of persons with haemophilia
Heart Health Task Force Progress Report July 1999 – June 2001
Impact of Alcohol Advertising on Teenagers in Ireland
Market research for the Department on the public’s attitude to health matters
National Blood Strategy Implementation Group Report
National Evaluation of the Role of the Clinical Placement Co-ordinator
Pharmacy Review Group Report
Policy Paper 1 - "The Invisible Student" Young Parents in Education - Policy Paper 2 - "I Hadn't a Penny"
Provision of Medical Indemnity Report: Provision of Clinical Indemnity Scheme Helpline service on behalf of State Claims Agency.
Report on the Regulation of Practitioners of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Ireland
Report on the Strategic Options for the Voluntary Health Insurance Board
Report to the Minister for Health and Children: Independent Examination related to the Medical Council and the South Eastern Health Board
Review of Dáil na nÓg 2001 – Professional Solutions
Review of potential liabilities of Portiuncula Hospital

Reports Commissioned in 2002

Name of Report
A feasibility study on the costs and benefits associated with the introduction of a dedicated Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS)
Analysis of Question 1 of Public Consultation to the National Health Strategy “Quality and Fairness: A Health System for You” (2001)
Annual Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals for 2002
Report of the Commission on Financial Management and Control Systems in the Health Service
National Task Force on Medical Staffing
Audit of Structures and Functions in the Health System
Childline Review – Children’s Research Centre
Dental Epidemiology
Evaluation of Pharmacy Regulations
Inquiry into the Handling of Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse relating to the Diocese of Ferns
National Children’s Advisory Council – Facilitation for Young People and Report on Young People’s Participation on the Council
National Children’s Advisory Council – Report of the Voice of the Child – National Youth Council of Ireland
National Children’s Advisory Council – Report on the Implementation of Children First and Vetting
Paediatric Palliative Care Needs Assessment – ‘A Needs Assessment for Children’
Position Paper on Feasibility of Introducing a Cost of Disability Payment
Report of Mr Kevin Bonner on Monaghan General Hospital
Report of the Independent Review Panel to the Minister for Health and Children concerning the birth of Baby Bronagh Livingstone on 11 December 2002
Report on Social Work Workload Management
Review of funding of sheltered workshops
Review of Governance and Accountability in the General Medical Services Scheme
Review of Proposed Pharmacy Models
The Evaluation of 'Cancer Services in Ireland' A National Strategy 1996
Report of The National Implementation Committee on Pre-Registration Nursing Degree Education
The Nursing and Midwifery Resource – National Study of Turnover in Nursing and Midwifery - Dept of Nursing Studies

Reports Commissioned in 2003

Name of Report
Promoting the Well-Being of Families and Children: A Study of Family Support Services in the Health Sector in Ireland
A Census of Family Support in Ireland: Results of a Census of Family Support Services which were funded by Health Boards in 2002
A Guide to the Children Act, 2001
Adoption Legislation Consultation
Annual Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals for 2003
Children’s Understanding of Well - Being
Evaluation of the South Eastern Health Board’s Out of Hours co-operative
Family Support in Ireland - Definition and Strategic Intent
Heart Health Task Force Second Report on Implementation of the Cardiovascular Health Strategy July 1999 – September 2002 ‘Ireland’s Changing Heart’
Interim Report of the National Breastfeeding Committee
Irish Health Service Reform Programme – Dialogue on Implementing Reform – Communication and Consultation Programme July – September 2003
Men and Domestic Violence: What Research Tells Us
National Children’s Advisory Council – Report on Alcohol Use/Misuse by Young People
National Health & Lifestyle Surveys National and Regional Reports – Phase 2
National Standards on Foster Care – Children’s Version
Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy 'A Vision for Change'
Report of the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training (MET) Group (Buttimer Report)
Report of the Task Force on Assaults on Psychiatric Nurses
Report of the Working Group on Treatment of Under 18 year olds presenting to Treatment Services with Serious Drug Problems
Report of the Working Group on Undergraduate Medical Education and Training (Fottrell Report)
Report on the Regulation of Health and Social Care Professionals
Review of circumstances surrounding the death of Róisín Ruddle
Review of internal controls in the Department of Health and Children with a view to implementing the recommendations of the Mullarkey Report; and consultancy assistance with respect to the structure of the Management Information Framework (MIF) in the Department
Review of Library and Information Service
Survey and Report on Public Perceptions on Biomedical Research (RCSI)

Reports Commissioned in 2004

Name of Report
A Feasibility Study of the Inclusion of Blood and Tissue Data as a Component of the National Longitudinal Study of Children in Ireland
Evaluation of Coronary Heart Attack Ireland Register (CHAIR)
Evaluation of Heartwatch
Giving Children a Voice: Investigation of children’s experiences of participation in consultation and decision making in Irish hospitals
Investigating the Impact on Children of Witnessing Domestic Violence: Nature and Adequacy of Child-Centred Services
Kidscreen National Survey 2005
Lourdes Hospital Inquiry - An Inquiry into Peripartum Hysterectomy at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda
National Primary Care Steering Group Progress Report
National Children's Advisory Committee – End of Term Report 2001 - 2004
Obesity the Policy Challenges – The Report of the National Taskforce on Obesity 2005
Play and Technology
Public Perceptions of Biomedical Research
Report by the Care and Management Sub-Committee of the National AIDS Strategy Committee on HIV/STI Services in Ireland
Report from the Evaluation of the National Health Promotion Information Project
Report on certain issues of management and administration in the Department of Health and Children associated with the practice of charges for long-stay patients in Health Board institutions (Travers Report)
Research on Children’s Understanding of Wellbeing
Review of the National Health Promotion Strategy
Review of the Structures and Support Needs of Comhairle na nÓg and Dáil na nÓg
The Child’s Right to be heard in the Health Setting
The Development and Implementation of Child Impact Statements
The Process of Youth Homelessness: A Qualitative Longitudinal Cohort Study
‘What we Heard’ and ‘Speaking Your Mind’ – Reports on the Service User Consultation Process and the Public Consultation Process for the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy
Young People’s Views about Opportunities, Barriers and Supports to Recreation and Leisure
Young Voices: Guidelines on how to involve children and young people in your work

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