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Addiction Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (3 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I thank the Deputy.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Respite Care Services (4 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I thank the Chairman and the Senator for their kind words of welcome. It is a pleasure to be back in this Chamber, albeit in a different capacity. I look forward to a fruitful relationship with colleagues here in the months and years ahead. I thank the Senator for raising the matter, which I am addressing on behalf of my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, who, as the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Respite Care Services (4 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I will certainly communicate the Senator's concerns on this matter to the Minister. I cannot say anything further about the specific issue to which he refers but I fully appreciate the importance of the point he has made. It is fair to state - the Senator has acknowledged this - that the entire health service is struggling. In the 48 hours that I have been in my new position, it has become...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42950/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: The Irish Expert Body on Fluorides and Health, established in 2004, monitors new and emerging issues on fluoride and its effects on health and related matters. It advises that the balance of scientific evidence worldwide confirms that water fluoridation, at the optimal level, does not cause any ill effects and is the safest and most cost effective method of protecting the oral health of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 561 and 676 together. Under the Medicinal Products (Prescription and Control of Supply) Regulations, 2003, as amended, it is illegal for prescription medicines to be prescribed by mail order. This includes ordering prescription medicines through internet sites. Under the Irish Medicines Board Acts 1995 and 2006, authorised Irish Medicines Board (IMB)...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: The information sought by the Deputy is as follows: Local Authority Area 2009 € (incl VAT) 2010 € (incl VAT) 2011 € (incl VAT) Carlow 16,545 18,561 14,760 Cavan 12,231 13,275 12,170 Clare 62,308 64,397 59,617 Cork County 187,908 193,997 200,077 Cork City 43,512 57,557 55,946 Donegal 53,544 38,155 46,513 Fingal 151,824 159,940...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 566 and 567 together. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Misuse of Drugs (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I have noted the findings of Bulletin 7 of the Drug Prevalence Survey 2010/2011, covering Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol-Related Harm in Ireland. The results of this survey back up the considerable bank of evidence already available on alcohol consumption, and the implications of that consumption, in Ireland. The Steering Group Report on a National Substance Misuse Strategy, launched...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: Dental services to children up to 16 years are provided by the Public Dental Service of the HSE. The service is targeted at children at key stages in their development. Children are given dental examinations and any follow-up treatment required at these stages. When required, emergency dental treatment is available to all children up to 16 years. In addition, the HSE provides orthodontic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 586, 587, 590, 591 and 641 together. I am committed, as outlined in the Programme for Government, to reforming the current public health system by introducing universal GP care without fees within the first term of office of this Government. The Programme for Government provides for significant strengthening of primary care services to deliver universal GP...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 588 and 589 together. The HSE's National Primary Care Office and Health Intelligence Unit has, in recent months, developed a Resource Allocation model, based on deprivation and need. Using this model, the HSE completed a detailed analysis of the numbers and distribution of public health nurses, registered general nurses, occupational therapists,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 592 and 685 together. The Programme for Government provides for the introduction of a new General Medical Services (GMS) General Practitioner (GP) contract with an increased emphasis on the management of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. It is envisaged that the new contract, when finalised, will focus on prevention and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Products (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: The HSE recently received an application for Kalydeco's inclusion under the Community Drugs Scheme. In accordance with normal procedures, the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics is conducting a Health Technology Assessment on this product which will consider if the drug is cost-effective at the price offered to the HSE. No reimbursement decision will be made until the assessment has been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: Patients who are referred by the HSE's dental service school screening programme to the HSE Orthodontic Service are assessed under the modified Index of Treatment Need, which was introduced in 2007. Patients with the greatest level of need, i.e. Grade 5 or Grade 4, are provided with treatment.  The HSE is commencing an independent review of Orthodontic Services which will consider a...