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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (22 Nov 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 (22 Nov 2012)

Alex White: Drugs Task Forces receive annual funding from the Drugs Initiative of my Department to allocate to community based drugs initiatives in their areas. Organisations providing services to drug users may apply to their local Drugs Task Force for funding. A list of the relevant Drugs Task Forces in the Dublin area and details of their individual allocations for 2012 is set out in the table below...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (22 Nov 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 (22 Nov 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: GP Visit Cards (27 Nov 2012)

Alex White: Under the provisions of the Health Act 1970, medical cards are provided to persons who, in the opinion of the Health Service Executive, are unable without undue hardship to arrange general practitioner medical and surgical services for themselves and their dependants. The assessment for a medical card is determined primarily by reference to the means of the applicant and his/her dependants....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (27 Nov 2012)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (27 Nov 2012)

Alex White: The HSE has commissioned an independent review of orthodontic services. The outcome of this review will give guidance as to what changes will be desirable to provide the best possible model of care delivery, given the current resources available and future demand for services. The HSE has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy regarding the provision of orthodontic services in Laois and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance (27 Nov 2012)

Alex White: The Programme for Government commits to reforming the current public health system by introducing Universal Health Insurance with equal access to care for all. As part of this, the Government is committed to introducing, on a phased basis, GP care without fees within its first term of office. Primary legislation is required to give effect to Government commitment to introduce a universal GP...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services (27 Nov 2012)

Alex White: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. An individual's access to orthodontic treatment is determined against a set of clinical guidelines and priority is given to patients with greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to her as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (27 Nov 2012)

Alex White: Each Drugs Task Force has an annual funding allocation from my Department for community-based drugs initiatives. The 2012 Allocation in respect of each Task Force is detailed in the table below. The Drugs Task Forces are expected to have regard to the following criteria in determining allocations to individual projects:- a) Needs identified locally; b)Outcome of evaluation process of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (27 Nov 2012)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (27 Nov 2012)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (27 Nov 2012)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 674 and 707 together. There are no plans to extend the list of conditions covered by the Long Term Illness Scheme. Under the Drug Payment Scheme, no individual or family pays more than €132 per calendar month towards the cost of approved prescribed medicines. The scheme significantly reduces the cost burden for families and individuals incurring...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (27 Nov 2012)

Alex White: Any announcements relating to Budget 2013 will be made by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Nov 2012)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 682 and 683 together. The HSE National Audiology Review Group Report, published in April 2011, made recommendations to address inconsistencies and shortcomings in the audiology services, including unacceptable waiting times. An additional €3.7 million was made available in 2011 to begin the implementation of the recommendations. Among the actions...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (27 Nov 2012)

Alex White: The Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Act 2012, which was enacted in March 2012, eliminates restrictions on fully qualified and trained GPs wishing to obtain contracts to treat public patients under the General Medical Services (GMS) contract. Under the provisions of this legislation any medical practitioner: (a) whose name is included in the Specialist Division of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (27 Nov 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: Prescription Statistics (27 Nov 2012)

Alex White: I have asked the HSE to supply this information and it will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (27 Nov 2012)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Nov 2012)

Alex White: While there is no statutory obligation on the Health Service Executive (HSE) to provide podiatry services to medical card patients, local arrangements are made to provide such services to patients with greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to her as soon as possible.