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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 Jan 2013)

Alex White: The HSE has been asked to respond to the Deputy, as soon as possible, in relation to this issue.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (16 Jan 2013)

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 Applications (16 Jan 2013)

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: Prescription Charges (16 Jan 2013)

Alex White: Due to the very difficult and challenging economic environment, the Government has committed to achieving additional savings in health expenditure with €781m of savings targeted in 2013. The increase in prescription charges will account for €51 million of this target. The Government is committed to achieving these savings while protecting front line services to the most...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (17 Jan 2013)

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 (17 Jan 2013)

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 (17 Jan 2013)

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 (17 Jan 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 200 and 217 together. The HSE has received an application for the inclusion of Kalydeco (generic name: Ivacaftor) in the GMS and community drugs schemes which is being considered in line with the procedures agreed with the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA). These include clearly documented processes and timelines for the assessment of new...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (17 Jan 2013)

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: Health Services (17 Jan 2013)

Alex White: The aspects of the Deputy's question that relate to the provision of health services in Rathkeale have been referred to the HSE, which has been asked to reply directly to the Deputy. Under EU Regulations, the healthcare entitlements of people on a temporary stay (e.g. on holidays) are established through the use of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). An EHIC entitles a person to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (17 Jan 2013)

Alex White: The following urinary appliances are on the HSE's Primary Care Reimbursement Service list of reimbursable items: - Big Bendi Leg Bag 1300 ml. Non-Sterile 70.47-4-12-20 10; - Big Bendi Leg Bag 1300 ml. Sterile 70.47-4S-12S-20S 10; - Actreen Glys Catheter 225108E/18E 8-18 Ch. Male (Tiemann) 225208E/18E 8-18 Ch. Male & 225306E/16E 6-16 Ch. Female 30; - Actreen Glys Set 226108E/16E 8-16...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance (17 Jan 2013)

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: Medical Card Eligibility (17 Jan 2013)

Alex White: New eligibility rules for medical cards for persons aged over 70 years were announced in budget 2013. The income thresholds would be reduced and the higher income over-70s will receive a GP visit card instead of a medical card. The new rules will not take effect until later in 2013, after primary legislation has been enacted. The implementation date will be announced and publicised in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme (17 Jan 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 220 and 221 together. Regarding the HSE and the Department of Health, a major new deal on the cost of drugs in the State was concluded in October last. It will deliver a number of important benefits including: - significant reductions for patients in the cost of drugs; - a lowering of the drugs bill to the State; - timely access for patients to new...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (17 Jan 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 224 and 225 together. The Service Plan for the HSE includes two amounts of €15m to be saved during the course of 2013. Further details of these amounts will be included in regional business plans which are anticipated by the end of January 2013. The €15m related to probity is a savings target related to the purchase and use of goods in local...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Staff Remuneration (17 Jan 2013)

Alex White: On Budget Day, it was announced that the fees/allowances payable to certain health professionals will be reviewed. The professionals concerned are General Practitioners, Pharmacists, Dentists, Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians who hold contracts with the HSE, Smeartakers contracted under the CervicalCheck programme and Consultant Psychiatrists who hold contracts with...

Topical Issue Debate: VAT Rates (22 Jan 2013)

Alex White: I am pleased, on behalf of the Minister for Finance, to have the opportunity to speak on the question of the VAT treatment of defibrillators purchased by voluntary and charitable groups. While I appreciate and am conscious of the health concerns that form the basis of the Deputy's argument, he may be aware that in matters relating to the VAT rating of goods and services, the Government is...

Topical Issue Debate: VAT Rates (22 Jan 2013)

Alex White: The Deputy makes a strong case. At the outset and in his rejoinder, he outlined the undoubted value of defibrillators. He made the case well and compellingly. There is no argument about the inherent value in and importance and necessity of the provision of defibrillators. The Deputy referred to the VAT treatment of defibrillators as an anomaly. It is reasonable to describe it as such,...

Topical Issue Debate: EU-IMF Programme of Support (22 Jan 2013)

Alex White: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue and for his words of welcome. I welcome his welcome, if I might put it that way, for these important developments. The meeting of the Eurogroup - the eurozone finance Ministers - yesterday had a broad agenda covering a number of issues, all of which related to the health of the euro and were important to Ireland. However, for the purpose of this...

Topical Issue Debate: EU-IMF Programme of Support (22 Jan 2013)

Alex White: I again thank the Deputy and assure him and the House that these issues have been a constant preoccupation of the Government and of the Minister for Finance, in particular, throughout the Government’s tenure in office. That continues to be the case and every opportunity has been and will continue to be taken to advance the country’s position, as is desired by all of us, to...