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Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Nov 2012)

Alex White: I wish to share time with Deputies Jerry Buttimer, Derek Keating, Regina Doherty, Arthur Spring, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Tony McLoughlin and Liam Twomey.

Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Nov 2012)

Alex White: The Bill before the House is a genuine attempt to give legislative effect to the Supreme Court decision in the X case. Deputy Daly's interest and commitment on this issue is clear, and it is a commitment that is shared by many in this House and outside. It is a pity to have to acknowledge that this whole debate essentially has been forced upon us by a judgment of the European Court of Human...

Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Nov 2012)

Alex White: -----we will not achieve the outcome we want. I hear it already over there. We can actually work this issue through in this Parliament in a mature way if we listen to one another, and if we do not always assume bad faith of the opposite side of the argument. The default position is constantly that the people on the other side are delaying, dragging feet and so on. Let the House understand...

Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Nov 2012)

Alex White: Sorry?

Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Nov 2012)

Alex White: If Deputy Halligan does not know why we are discussing this, then he is a long way away from being able to resolve anything.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (28 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 Cards (28 Nov 2012)

Alex White: Medical card holders are required to pay a 50c charge for medicines and other prescription items supplied to them by community pharmacists, subject to a cap of €10 per month (not per annum) for each person or family. Charges are not payable in respect of items supplied under the Long Term Illness Scheme. Prescription charges do not apply to children in the care of the HSE or to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (28 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: Medicinal Products (28 Nov 2012)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 222, 228 and 248 together. Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill, the Irish Medicines Board has statutory responsibility for establishing and publishing a List of Interchangeable Medicinal Products. In deciding whether to add a group of medicinal products to the List of Interchangeable Medicinal Products, the Board must be satisfied...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (28 Nov 2012)

Alex White: I have asked the Health Service Executive for a report on the issue raised by the Deputy. I will revert to the Deputy on the matter as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (28 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 Appeals (28 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 (28 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.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Refugee Accommodation (28 Nov 2012)

Alex White: I thank Senator Ó Clochartaigh for raising this issue. I am responding on this subject on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter. I feel it is necessary in the first instance to put on record what direct provision means and how we fulfil our obligations to those persons who apply for international protection from this State. The policy of direct...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Refugee Accommodation (28 Nov 2012)

Alex White: Senator Ó Clochartaigh will understand that it is impossible to respond to the specific example he raises, which is not incorporated in the original matter. I am not being critical of him, but it is impossible to respond on the hoof to it. Certainly, we will see what we can do and if there is an additional question the Senator would like to have addressed. In fairness, he did say that the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Regulation of Tobacco Industry (28 Nov 2012)

Alex White: I would like to thank Senator Conway for raising this important issue and for the opportunity to discuss the steps that we at the Department of Health are taking in moving the country towards a tobacco-free society. It is important to take a moment to consider the immense damage that smoking causes to the health of people in this country. It is well documented that smoking is the greatest...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Regulation of Tobacco Industry (28 Nov 2012)

Alex White: Each of the four items the Senator has raised seems to have merit. I will ensure that the Senator's views are communicated to the Minister for Health. I have heard what he has had to say about these individual items and we will do everything we can to see if we can incorporate them in our response.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Medical Cards (28 Nov 2012)

Alex White: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. The Health Service Executive operates under the legislative framework of the Health Act of 1970 as subsequently amended. In the interest of probity, the HSE is obliged, irrespective of the age of the person, to ensure that a person's eligibility is correctly recorded in line with the eligibility legislation and the national guidelines. The HSE...

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2012: Order for Report Stage (29 Nov 2012)

Alex White: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (29 Nov 2012)

Alex White: Now.