New Connections - Department of Taoiseach

(8.1.7) Digital TV• Exploratory use of digital TV for delivery of health-related servicesHCUpdateThe use of digital TV is being explored by a number of health boards within the contextof the HeBE eGovernment project team. An exploratory project has been agreed withRTÉ to identify the migration path from analog to digital medium. A series ofprogrammes is being written for Nationwide and also being written into the storyline ofFair City [Irish soap series]. This is being initially piloted in one health board area.(8.1.8) Integrated servicesHC• Development of a single point of access to all relevant health information and servicesas an integral part of the development of e-government services generally by end 2002UpdateThis project is pending PSB procurement. It will encompass health information webpages, which will build on the work of OASIS.The Health Board Executive (HeBE) eGovernment group plan to develop a strategy in2003 on how health information and services can be provided in the context of REACHand OASIS. A national eGovernment group, under the auspices of HEBE, was createdin mid 2002 to facilitate an integrated approach to eGovernment within healthcare.The Public Services Broker procurement process is currently in progress and this willinform the strategy for provision of health information and services online. It isrecognised that health must take advantage of overarching eGovernment initiatives suchas REACH and OASIS.(8.2) Additional eGovernment Projects(8.2.1) Marine Coastal ServicesCMNR• Online management of services offered in the coastal zone (e.g. Aquaculture andForeshore licensing)60