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Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (16 Oct 2013)

Alex White: Fluorine is one of the most chemically reactive elements in nature. As a consequence, it is always found in combination with other elements. CAS number 16984-48-8 relates to the fluoride ion. Fluoride compounds have different CAS numbers, e.g.16961-83-4 for Hydrofluosilicic Acid (HFSA), which is used for water fluoridation. The fluoride currently used for water fluoridation is sourced as a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 Oct 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: Departmental Bodies (16 Oct 2013)

Alex White: I have asked the Health Service Executive for a report on the specific details requested by the Deputy. I will revert to him on the matter as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (16 Oct 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 131 and 152 together. The number of medical cards awarded on a discretionary basis in the HSE Local Health Areas to date in 2013 and for year 2012 is set out below: - 1 Jan 2013 - 2 Oct 2013 Year 2012 Local Health Area Medical Cards (Discretionary) Medical Cards (Discretionary) Total Dublin Mid Lenister 12,444 14,661 Total Dublin North East 7,341 8,348...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (16 Oct 2013)

Alex White: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to those who have been assessed and referred for treatment before their 16th birthday. 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. At the time of assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staffing (16 Oct 2013)

Alex White: This information is currently being collated by the HSE and will be forwarded directly to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (16 Oct 2013)

Alex White: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (16 Oct 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: Orthodontic Services Provision (16 Oct 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: Primary Care Services Provision (16 Oct 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: Primary Care Services Provision (16 Oct 2013)

Alex White: The HSE's National Service Plan 2013 provided for additional funding of €20m to strengthen primary care services (€18.525m for the recruitment of 264.5 primary care posts and €1.475m to support Community Intervention Team development). Of the additional 264.5 posts allocated, 52.5 whole-time equivalent Occupational Therapy posts were approved. These posts are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (16 Oct 2013)

Alex White: As I indicated in my previous reply, the prices of drugs vary between countries for a number of reasons, including different prices set by manufacturers, different wholesale and pharmacy mark-ups, different dispensing fees and different rates of VAT. The size of the market can also be a factor in the prices set by manufacturers. In October 2012, Aspen Pharma Trading Ltd informed the HSE...

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

Alex White: I am advised by the HSE that, for the purpose of the decision making process for an emergency medical card, in these circumstances, a "Terminal Illness" or a person that is "Terminally Ill", is a person that is certified by a doctor or a consultant as "Terminally Ill". Terminally Ill means that the person is suffering from an illness that will end in death where there is no possibility of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Local Drugs Task Forces Issues (16 Oct 2013)

Alex White: The Deputy will be aware that I announced details of a series of measures arising from a review of Drugs Task Forces last December. These measures provide for the extension of the remit of the Task Forces to include alcohol addiction. Against this background, on the 26th February, on receipt of an invitation from the Board of the Tallaght Local Drugs Force, I met with members of the...

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

Alex White: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the Health Service Executive announced on Thursday, 3rd of May 2012, that Ipilimumab (trade name Yervoy), the new drug for patients with progressive melanoma, would be made available. There has been some recent media coverage in relation to anti-PDIs following the release of some early clinical trial information. Until such products receive marketing...

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

Alex White: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (16 Oct 2013)

Alex White: The Irish Dental Association is a self-funded independent body. 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. The HSE will continue to monitor the...

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

Alex White: My Department has recently been advised of an impending shortage of two strengths of Augmentin, a widely used antibiotic. These are the 375mg and the 625mg strengths. A shortage of the 375mg tablet is anticipated from November 2013 and a shortage of the 625mg tablet is anticipated from January 2014. According to the manufacturers, GlaxosmithKline (GSK) who advised health professionals on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (17 Oct 2013)

Alex White: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.