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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (23 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: EU-IMF Agreement (23 Oct 2012)

Alex White: The Memorandum of Understanding agreed with the EU/IMF in December 2010 provided that the Government would introduce legislative changes to remove restrictions to trade and competition in sheltered sectors including eliminating restrictions on the number of GPs qualifying and removing restrictions on GPs wishing to treat public patients as well as restrictions on advertising; ensuring that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 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: Primary Care Services (23 Oct 2012)

Alex White: My Department has been advised by the HSE's National Primary Care Office that it has not been informed of the removal of any services from Primary Care Centres around the country. However, I understand the Deputy is referring specifically to the withdrawal of counselling and psychological services in Primary Care Centres in Dublin 17. Therefore, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 Oct 2012)

Alex White: In cases where a decision is made not to grant a medical card, the applicant is informed of the decision. The applicant is notified of the right to appeal the decision and contact details for the appeals office are provided. Where a person submits an appeal to a decision not to renew a medical card within 21 days of that decision, the individual retains the medical card or GP visit card until...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (23 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 639, 649, 678 and 701 together. In line with the National Drugs Strategy, the Government is committed to continuing support for initiatives to tackle the drug problem, including programmes to help young parents overcome addiction. Coolmine Therapeutic Community (CTC) receives funding from my Department and the HSE to provide a range of services, including a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 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: Primary Care Services (23 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 655 and 656 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: Primary Care Centres (23 Oct 2012)

Alex White: The HSE has not carried out an analysis of the effectiveness of Primary Care Centres which have been developed across the country. However, it is accepted that in most instances a modern, well-equipped, accessible premises is central to the effective functioning of the Primary Care Team and evidence from Teams accommodated in new Primary Care Centres is very positive. Co-location of all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (23 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: Health Services (23 Oct 2012)

Alex White: Section 67 of the Health Act 1970 requires the Health Service Executive (HSE) to make dental, ophthalmic and aural treatment and dental, optical and aural appliances available for persons with full eligibility without charge. In addition, section 7 of Health Act 2004 requires that the HSE have regard to the resources available to it and the need to secure the most beneficial, effective and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 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 (23 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 (23 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: Health Service Executive Reports (23 Oct 2012)

Alex White: The Primary Care Unit in the Department of Health has had no involvement with this case. From enquiries made with the HSE, I understand an organisation asked the HSE's Local Health Manager in Cavan/Monaghan to carry out an investigation into the case. In the circumstances, the Deputy should refer the question to the HSE's Local Health Manager at Cavan/Monaghan Local Health Manager's Office,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 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 Cards Eligibility (23 Oct 2012)

Alex White: Since 1 July 2011, the Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) is responsible for the national administration of the Medical Card/GP Visit Card schemes. If individuals feel they have an entitlement to a refund, they should submit all relevant receipts to the Customer Relations Management Unit, Primary Care Reimbursement Service, HSE. Claims for refunds are processed on a case by case...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (24 Oct 2012)

Alex White: My Department has been informed by the Irish Medicines Board (IMB) that it is in receipt of a market authorisation request from a manufacturer under the EU Mutual Recognition Procedure for a medicinal product containing Cannabis extract. This product is indicated for the relief of symptoms of spasticity for people with multiple sclerosis. Clinical trials in Ireland relating to this product...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (24 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: Medicinal Products (24 Oct 2012)

Alex White: In the current financial environment the Health Service Executive (HSE) is facing a challenge to deliver services in a way that will minimise any adverse impact on patients and continue to protect, as far as possible, the most vulnerable citizens. Unfortunately, it has become necessary for the HSE to suspend certain products from its list of reimbursable items. This includes gluten-free...