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Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (24 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: Illness Benefit Payments (24 Oct 2012)

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

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: Medical Card Appeals (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: 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: Drug Treatment Programmes (24 Oct 2012)

Alex White: 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 specific residential programme targeting women, many of whom are...

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: 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: Medical Cards (24 Oct 2012)

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

Seanad: National Dementia Strategy: Motion (24 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I thank Senators for the opportunity to address the motion on mental capacity legislation and dementia. It is encouraging and gratifying to note the level of agreement across the House in respect of the issues dealt with in the motion. It was tabled initially by my colleagues in the Labour Party, supported by Fine Gael colleagues in government, the Taoiseach's nominees, Fianna Fáil, Sinn...

Seanad: National Dementia Strategy: Motion (24 Oct 2012)

Alex White: The society has grown over the years to become a professional nationwide charity, with a network of regional branches, staff and volunteers providing a range of services, including home care, day care, support homes, respite care and social clubs. We have had the opportunity in recent months of launching a number of initiatives. The HSE has entered into a service level agreement with the...

Seanad: National Dementia Strategy: Motion (24 Oct 2012)

Alex White: In this, the European Year for Active Ageing, I am keenly aware of the importance of positive ageing not alone for each of us as individuals but also for our communities and society as whole. The Government acknowledges the need to better recognise the position of older people in society. The programme for Government has committed to completing and implementing the national positive ageing...

Seanad: National Dementia Strategy: Motion (24 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I thank Senators for the opportunity to address the motion on mental capacity legislation and dementia. It is encouraging and gratifying to note the level of agreement across the House in respect of the issues dealt with in the motion. It was tabled initially by my colleagues in the Labour Party, supported by Fine Gael colleagues in government, the Taoiseach's nominees, Fianna Fáil, Sinn...

Seanad: National Dementia Strategy: Motion (24 Oct 2012)

Alex White: The society has grown over the years to become a professional nationwide charity, with a network of regional branches, staff and volunteers providing a range of services, including home care, day care, support homes, respite care and social clubs. We have had the opportunity in recent months of launching a number of initiatives. The HSE has entered into a service level agreement with the...

Seanad: National Dementia Strategy: Motion (24 Oct 2012)

Alex White: In this, the European Year for Active Ageing, I am keenly aware of the importance of positive ageing not alone for each of us as individuals but also for our communities and society as whole. The Government acknowledges the need to better recognise the position of older people in society. The programme for Government has committed to completing and implementing the national positive ageing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (25 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, including glucosamine....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (25 Oct 2012)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive (HSE) completed the centralisation of the processing of medical/GP visit card applications and reviews at the HSE's Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) in Dublin in mid-2011. A backlog in applications arose in late 2011, which was cleared by end of April 2012. The HSE has implemented a range of changes to the application procedures, which have improved the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards Eligibility (25 Oct 2012)

Alex White: Under the provisions of the Health Act 1970, eligibility for health services in Ireland is based primarily on residency and means. There are currently two categories of eligibility for all persons ordinarily resident in Ireland i.e. full eligibility (medical card) and limited eligibility (all others). Full eligibility is determined mainly by reference to income limits, and is granted to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (25 Oct 2012)

Alex White: A repeat prescription facility was introduced to the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme in March 1991. Under this facility, prescriptions for certain drugs and medicines may be renewed on a three monthly, rather than a monthly, basis. Patients who are stabilized on their medication do not need to visit their General Practitioner (GP) every month in order to have their prescriptions...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (25 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 235 and 236 together. Pseudoephedrine is a nasal decongestant contained in many cough and cold medicines. Under the Medicinal Products (Prescription and Control of Supply) Regulations, pseudoephedrine is listed as a prescription medicine which may, in limited circumstances, be supplied without a prescription. It may only be supplied without a...