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- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: There are two main factors associated with medical cards and GP visit cards, firstly the capitation and other fees paid to General Practitioners (GPs) and, secondly, the cost of drugs supplied to patients. GPs who hold contracts under the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme with the Health Service Executive (HSE) are remunerated through a range of fees and payments, most of which were...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table: Name Title Gross Annual Salary w.e.f. 01/01/2010(Exclusive of Employer's PRSI) Ms Patricia Ryan Special Adviser â¬138,655 Mr Derek Cunningham Special Adviser - Press and Communications â¬124,046 Ms. Catherine Dardis Personal Assistant â¬56,007 Ms. Rhonwen Hayes Personal Assistant â¬56,278 Total â¬374,986 The...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: Compilation of the information sought by the Deputy in his original question involved a considerable amount of work by all units in my Department. The response is currently being finalised and will be issued to him shortly.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Redress Scheme: Hospital Redress Scheme (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 89 to 92, inclusive, together. I recently met with Patient Focus in the context of the Report of the Drogheda Review, prepared by Mr. T. C. Smyth. The Lourdes Hospital Redress Scheme was established following an Inquiry into peripartum hysterectomy at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. The Inquiry was chaired by Judge Maureen Harding Clark S.C. Judge...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97 and 98 together. As these questions relate to service issues they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: Table 1 sets out the 2010 budget allocation and staff composition of the agencies directly funded by my Department. The information regarding staff reflects the position at the end of Quarter 2 2010, the most recently available data. Table 2 sets out the staffing composition of the self funded agencies. Information is currently being compiled in relation to three agencies- the Adoption...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: The Dentists Act 1985 provides for the registration as auxiliary dental workers by the Dental Council of persons who have appropriate training and qualifications. Training to the level of Clinical Dental Technician has not been available in Ireland to date. Some persons who have acquired appropriate training at this level abroad have been registered with the Dental Council. I understand...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Prescription Charges: Prescription Charges (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109 and 110 together. Since 1 October 2010, medical card holders are required to pay a 50 cent charge for medicines and other prescription items supplied to them by community pharmacists. The charges are subject to a cap of â¬10 per month for each person or family. Based on trends in previous years, it is expected that the prescription charges will yield...
- Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (7 Dec 2010)
Mary Harney: The national HPV vaccination programme commenced in May in secondary schools for girls in first year. The second phase of the HPV vaccination programme is now underway. During this calendar year, all girls currently in second year and those who entered first year in September are being offered vaccination. The programme will continue with the vaccine being offered to all girls in first...