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- Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 384 and 399 together. There are no plans to extend the list of eligible conditions covered by the Long Term Illness Scheme. Under the Drugs Payment Scheme no individual or family pays more than â¬120 per calendar month towards the cost of approved prescribed medicines. The scheme significantly reduces the cost burden for families and individuals incurring...
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: The Department of Education and Skills published this Report in 2001 which made a series of recommendations in relation to policy and practice concerning educational approaches to meeting the needs of children with autism. Therefore the Minister for Education and Skills will be able to assist the Deputy in seeking a response to this question.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 387, 390 and 391 together. The Programme for Government makes a number of commitments in relation to mental health and I am currently engaged in discussions with my officials with a view to delivering progress as early as possible.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: I propose to take Question Nos. 388 and 389 together. The Government is committed to a review of the Mental Health Act 2001, which will be informed by human rights standards. My officials have begun to scope out the review and draft terms of reference will be submitted to me as early as possible; it is likely that a small working group will be appointed to oversee the review of the Act. My...
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: Parkinson's Association of Ireland is a charity with branches throughout the country which offers support and information to people living with Parkinson's their carers and families. The Parkinson's Association is a member of the Neurological Alliance of Ireland and the Disability Federation of Ireland. Both umbrella organisations provide support to the Parkinson's Association and are...
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: The nursing home repayments scheme is a statutory scheme which was established on foot of the Health (Repayments Scheme) Act 2006. It provided for the repayment of "recoverable health charges" â essentially charges which were imposed in respect of public nursing home care â and has expired at this stage - the closing date for receipt of applications under the scheme was 31 December 2007.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: Under the Health Act 2008, a simplified system of assessment for eligibility was introduced in respect of persons aged 70 or over, based on significantly higher gross income thresholds rather than the standard net income limits. The gross income thresholds are â¬700 per week for a single person and â¬1,400 for a couple, as against net income limits of â¬210.50 for a single person and...
- Written Answers — Hospital Procedures: Hospital Procedures (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: There are no plans to change the current terms of the drugs payment scheme. Under the scheme no individual or family pays more than â¬120 per calendar month towards the cost of approved prescribed medicines. The scheme is easy to use and significantly reduces the cost burden for families and individuals incurring ongoing expenditure on medicines.
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 401 and 402 together. The management of waiting lists generally is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 404 and 424 together. My Department has a National Lottery discretionary fund in place which provides once-off grants to community groups and organisations, providing a range of health related services. The assessment of applications is informed by the fact that these grants are discretionary 'once off' funding. Applications come primarily from community...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 405 and 406 together. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.E
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (5 Apr 2011)
James Reilly: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.