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Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Provision (20 Mar 2013)

Alex White: The Government has decided that the numbers employed across the public service must be reduced to address public expenditure levels and meet its fiscal and budgetary targets. The health sector must make its contribution to that reduction. The primary aim is to cut the cost of services and not the services themselves. However, in 2013, Primary Care funding of €20 million nationally...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (20 Mar 2013)

Alex White: The Government's Programme for Government committed it to major reforms of the manner in which health services are delivered. As part of the reform programme, Universal Primary Care is to be introduced on a phased basis during its term of office. Primary legislation is being prepared to give effect to this commitment. The wording of this legislation, which will allow the Minister for Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (20 Mar 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 446 and 486 together. The report to which the Deputy refers was referred to the Irish Expert Body on Fluorides and Health for examination in 2012. The Expert Body concluded that the report is not reliable. The Expert Body's Appraisal and an Executive Summary of the Appraisal are available on the Expert Body's website, www.fluoridesandhealth.ie. The Expert...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (20 Mar 2013)

Alex White: As part of Budget 2013, it was announced that the income thresholds for medical cards for the over 70’s age group are to be changed. The intention is that:- - persons aged 70 years and over, whose gross weekly income is not more than €600 in the case of single persons and €1,200 in the case of couples, will qualify for full eligibility (medical cards) - persons aged 70...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (20 Mar 2013)

Alex White: As the Deputy will be aware, the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill, passed Committee Stage yesterday. Under the Bill, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (20 Mar 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: Controlled Drug Sales (20 Mar 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 452 and 461 together. My Department has been informed by the Irish Medicines Board (IMB) that it is in receipt of a market authorisation request from a manufacturer under the EU Mutual Recognition Procedure for a medicinal product containing Cannabis extract. This product is indicated for the relief of symptoms of spasticity for people with multiple...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (20 Mar 2013)

Alex White: Dental services to children up to 16 years are provided by the Public Dental Service of the HSE. The service is targeted at children at key stages in their development. Children are given dental examinations and any follow-up treatment required at these stages. When required, emergency dental treatment is available to all children up to 16 years. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (20 Mar 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: Drugs Payment Scheme Administration (20 Mar 2013)

Alex White: The HSE is responsible for the administration of the Drug Payments Scheme, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Review (20 Mar 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 Charges (20 Mar 2013)

Alex White: As previously indicated, the A&E charge which is currently €100, is provided for by the Health (Out-Patient Charges) Regulations 1994 (as amended). The charge charge applies to persons attending Accident and Emergency, Casualty Departments or any other facility providing similar services subject to exemptions set out in these regulations, including medical card holders and those...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (20 Mar 2013)

Alex White: I understand that the detoxification unit referred to by the Deputy is funded by the HSE. In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service issues, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (20 Mar 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 Charges (20 Mar 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 (20 Mar 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. Prescription charges do not apply to children in the care of the HSE or to methadone supplied to patients participating in the Methadone Treatment Scheme. Under...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (20 Mar 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 Aids and Appliances Provision (20 Mar 2013)

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 Numbers (20 Mar 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: Orthodontic Services Provision (20 Mar 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 545 and 549 together. 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 called the Modified Index of Treatment Need. Patients with the greatest level of need, i.e. Grade 5 or Grade 4 are provided with treatment by the...