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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Direct Provision System (15 Jul 2013)

Alex White: I thank the Senator for raising the matter. I am responding to the matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, who regrettably cannot be here to address the matter. I assume this motion refers to the weekly payment of the direct provision allowance of €19.10 per adult per week and €9.60 per child per week payable in respect of...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Direct Provision System (15 Jul 2013)

Alex White: I have nothing to add to what the Minister for Justice and Equality has aid in his response.

Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Contracts (16 Jul 2013)

Alex White: I am responding to this Topical Issue debate on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton. The payment strategy being considered by the Government has the goal of reducing significantly the level at which welfare payments are made in cash. This goal is shared by the national payments plan and the roll-out of the standard bank account. Reflecting its central...

Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Contracts (16 Jul 2013)

Alex White: Deputy Áine Collins has made the case very well indeed concerning the importance of post offices. She has said how vital rural post offices are in provincial towns and villages. Post offices are also extremely important in suburban Ireland as they are central to the social interaction the Deputy outlined. The Government accepts that while cost is a hugely important factor and must be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (16 Jul 2013)

Alex White: The Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013 was commenced on the 24 June 2013. The HSE is required to assess all new medicines in accordance with the Act and in line with the procedures and timescales agreed last year by the Department of Health and the HSE with the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA). The market authorisation holder for Nalmefeme (Selincro)...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Disclosure Code (16 Jul 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1039 and 1040 together. The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) has created a of transfers of value to healthcare professionals and organisations', which means that, from 2016, EU drug manufacturers are required to disclose payments to doctors. The code of practice was developed to improve transparency in the industry....

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

Alex White: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides access to dental treatment for adult medical card holders. The service is provided by contracted dentists. The HSE prioritises for treatment patients with special needs, high risk patients and those who have greater clinical needs. A free oral examination every calendar year and free emergency dental treatment with a focus on relief of pain...

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

Alex White: Under the General Medical Services (GMS) contract, a general practitioner (GP) is expected to provide his/her patients who hold medical cards or GP visit cards with all proper and necessary treatment of a kind generally undertaken by a GP. The contract between the HSE and GPs under the GMS Scheme stipulates that fees are not paid to GPs by the HSE in respect of certain medical...

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

Alex White: The HSE National Audiology Review Group (NARG) Report, published in April 2011, identified some inconsistencies and shortcomings in audiology services around the country, including unacceptable waiting times, and made recommendations to address these issues. An Audiology Clinical Care Programme has been put in place under the Clinical Strategy and Programmes Directorate. An additional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 Jul 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: Medical Card Applications (16 Jul 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: Medical Card Applications (16 Jul 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: Medical Card Applications (16 Jul 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: Medical Card Applications (16 Jul 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: Primary Care Centres Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Alex White: 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 services from primary care centres is central to the delivery of the necessary infrastructure. Waterford city and Dungarvan are...

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

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1134 and 1135 together. Self assessment forms are currently issued by the HSE, Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) to Medical Card / G.P. Visit Card holders for both 0-69 and over 70's age groups.

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

Alex White: Changes were made earlier this year to the medical card means test and to the income thresholds for over 70’s medical cards. These changes were made on foot of Budget 2013 which identified a wide range of savings that were required across the health services. The General Medical Service (GMS) Scheme was one of a number of areas identified in which savings were required. A number...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (16 Jul 2013)

Alex White: The Reciprocal Agreement on Treatment for Medical Care for Temporary Visitors between Australia and Ireland provides that where a resident of Australia is temporarily in Ireland, and needs immediate necessary medical treatment while in Ireland, they shall be provided with such medical treatment as is clinically necessary for the diagnosis, alleviation or care of the condition requiring...