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Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (14 May 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116, 120, 122, 131, 655, 680, 693, 702 and 703 together. The Government is committed to introducing, on a phased basis, a universal GP service without fees within its first term of office, as set out in the Programme for Government and the Future Health strategy framework. This policy constitutes a fundamental element in the Government’s health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (14 May 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 130 and 629 together. The delivery of primary care infrastructure is a dynamic process and must take account of changing circumstances including the feasibility of implementing the delivery of the centres by means of lease, direct- build or PPP. GP engagement and agreement to deliver primary care services from primary care centres is central to delivery of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (14 May 2013)

Alex White: The following table lists the Primary Care Centres which have become operational since May 2011. PQ 22565/13 - PCCs opened since May 2011 HSE Region County/Area PCT Location / Name Current Status Opening Date DML Dublin Inchicore Operational Q4 2011 DML Dublin Ballyfermot Operational Q3 2012 West Donegal Glenties Operational Q3 2012 DNE Meath Dunshaughlin Operational 2012 DNE Louth...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Applications (14 May 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Numbers (14 May 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 577 and 578 together. In 2011, 59,274 patients availed of the Long Term Illness Scheme. The corresponding figure for 2012 is not yet available. As at 29 April 2013 the number of persons who hold both an Long Term Illness card and a full medical card is 19,938. The decision by the previous Government not to extend prescription charges to the Long Term...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (14 May 2013)

Alex White: Under the provisions of the Health Act 1970, eligibility for health services in Ireland is based primarily on residency and means and medical cards are not awarded to any particular group of patients on the basis of a specific medical condition. However, the HSE has discretion to grant a medical card in certain circumstances. Medical card applicants who are unsuccessful following the means...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (14 May 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 (14 May 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: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (14 May 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: Medical Card Applications (14 May 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 586 and 597 together. The Deputy will be aware that, while medical cards are not awarded on the basis of a specific medical condition, the HSE has discretion to grant a medical card in certain circumstances. Medical card applicants who are unsuccessful following the means assessment, but who indicate that they suffer from a medical condition, are then...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (14 May 2013)

Alex White: 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 to ensure that a person’s eligibility is correctly recorded in line with the eligibility legislation and the national guidelines and, in this regard, periodically asks card holders to confirm their circumstances. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (14 May 2013)

Alex White: The Clinical Trials Proposal and the two Medical Devices Proposals (one on medical devices and one on in vitro diagnostic medical devices), are high priority proposals for the Irish Presidency and have been identified as two of the four priority areas for the Health Presidency programme. The objective of the Clinical Trials Proposal is to address the decline in the numbers of clinical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (14 May 2013)

Alex White: Delivery of health care infrastructure is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (14 May 2013)

Alex White: Delivery of health care infrastructure is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (14 May 2013)

Alex White: Approval of infrastructure projects including primary care infrastructure is done in the context of the overall approval of the HSE's multi-annual Capital Plan which is developed over a rolling five year period. Each year the Executive's draft multi-annual Capital Plan requires the approval of the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. In...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (14 May 2013)

Alex White: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that real and tangible proposals are currently being finalised on foot of the recommendations in the National Substance Misuse Strategy report. These proposals cover all of the areas mentioned in the report, including legislation on minimum unit pricing which is about setting a statutory floor price per gram of alcohol. The Cabinet Committee on Social...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (14 May 2013)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (14 May 2013)

Alex White: The Dental Treatment Service Scheme (DTSS) provides access to dental treatment for adult medical card holders. All medical card holders are entitled to specific dental treatments e.g., an annual dental examination, two fillings in each calendar year, extractions as necessary. Additional treatments are available to persons with specific medical conditions including persons in receipt of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (14 May 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: National Asthma Programme (14 May 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 634 to 636, inclusive, 641 and 642 together. The National Asthma Programme, which commenced in 2011, is one of a number of chronic disease programmes established in the HSE's Clinical Care Directorate aimed at bringing a systematic approach to changes in how services for patients are delivered. The overarching aim of the Programme is to reduce the morbidity...