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Seanad: Water Fluoridation: Motion (30 Jan 2013)

Alex White: A simple bald call for a review in the manner in which the motion is drawn gives rise to the suggestion, if not the conclusion, that there is a problem with the policy. I do not accept we should form the view that the policy should be set aside. The policy is backed up by the strongest scientific evidence. That is not to say that other voices cannot be heard. They can be heard and they...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Entitlements (31 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 Applications (31 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: Health Service Executive Staff (31 Jan 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 202 and 203 together. The HSE National Audiology Review Group Report, published in April 2011, made recommendations to address inconsistencies and shortcomings in audiology services including recommendations on governance and staffing matters. The HSE audiology service currently employs 72.37 Whole Time Equivalents (WTEs). A new post of National Clinical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (31 Jan 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 209 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 Products (31 Jan 2013)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive is responsible for granting GMS codes. The HSE has therefore been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (31 Jan 2013)

Alex White: Surplus unused products (collected by HSE clients from HSE Health Centres) which are still in the original packaging can be returned by clients to the relevant health centre for re-distribution.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (31 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: Dispensing Fees (31 Jan 2013)

Alex White: Medical card holders are required to pay a €1.50 charge (per item) for medicines and other prescription items supplied to them by community pharmacists, subject to a cap of €19.50 per month for each person or family. Prior to 1 January 2013, the prescription charge was €0.50 per item. Charges are not payable in respect of items supplied under the Long Term Illness...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (31 Jan 2013)

Alex White: The following products are on the HSE's Primary Care Reimbursement Service list of reimbursable items: Pradaxa Caps. 110 mg. 10 (5 Day Dose); Pradaxa Caps. 110 mg. 60 (30 Day Dose); Pradaxa Caps. 75 mg. 10 (5 Day Dose); Pradaxa Caps. 75 mg. 60 (30 Day Dose); Pradaxa Hard Caps. 150 mg. 60 (30 Day Dose).

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (31 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: Health Services (31 Jan 2013)

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 him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (5 Feb 2013)

Alex White: My Department has allocated €50,000 to support community safety fora in the Tallaght Local Drugs Task Force area and a further €50,000 to community safety fora in the Clondalkin Local Drugs Task Force area this year. This funding will help to secure the long term sustainability of community safety initiatives developed by estate management groups in Killinarden and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (5 Feb 2013)

Alex White: Dr James Reilly TD, Minister for Health announced, on the 1st February 2013, that Kalydeco, a new innovative medicine for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients who have the G551D mutation, will be made available for patients in Ireland from the 1st of March.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Funding (5 Feb 2013)

Alex White: On Budget Day, it was announced that the fees and 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (5 Feb 2013)

Alex White: In circumstances where the taking of blood is necessary to either (a) assist in the process of diagnosing a patient or (b) monitor a diagnosed condition, General Practitioners (GPs) may not charge patients if they are eligible for free GMS services under the Health Act, 1970, as amended. It is the contracted responsibility of GPs to provide proper and necessary treatment to eligible persons....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Strategy (5 Feb 2013)

Alex White: The implementation of the Primary Care Strategy is a priority for this Government. The objective is to develop services in the community which will give people direct access to integrated multi-disciplinary teams of general practitioners, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and others. At the end of December 2010, there were 350 Primary Care Teams operating, i.e. holding...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Reimbursement Service Payments (5 Feb 2013)

Alex White: Payments in respect of immunisations, out-of-hours services and special items of service are made to service providers by the Primary Care Reimbursement Service in accordance with the provisions of the respective contract for service which the service provider holds with the HSE. Consequently, the HSE has been requested to provide the specific information in tabular form on a regional basis...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Co-operatives (5 Feb 2013)

Alex White: 90% of the population have access to GP out-of-hours services in 14 centres nationally, including Westdoc. As the specific issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (5 Feb 2013)

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