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Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (4 Mar 2014)

Alex White: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. It is being collated by the HSE and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (5 Mar 2014)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive Community Audiology service administers and monitors hearing tests for adults who are at risk for hearing loss. The HSE has therefore been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Chronic Disease Management Programme (5 Mar 2014)

Alex White: My colleague, James Reilly TD, Minister for Health was pleased to be able to launch the Asthma Society of Ireland's (ASI) report, "The Case for Change", last Thursday. It is widely accepted that there is a need to move from the practice of unnecessary hospital admissions for chronic asthma. However, proposals for additional resources must be considered by the HSE in the context of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (5 Mar 2014)

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 Aids and Appliances Provision (5 Mar 2014)

Alex White: Arrangements have been in place for the rental of Continuous Positive Airflow Pressure (CPAP) Machines for some time both for Medical Card Holders and Drug Payment Scheme card holders where the person suffers from sleep apnoea. Funding for the purchase of such appliances by medical card holders may be considered within the overall priority setting for funding at local level from the Aids and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Bodies (5 Mar 2014)

Alex White: The terms of reference of the Expert Body on Fluorides and Health are: - To oversee the implementation of the Recommendations of the Forum on Fluoridation. - To advise the Minister and to evaluate ongoing research – including new emerging issues-on all aspects of fluoride, its delivery methods as an established health technology and as required - To report to the Minister on matters of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (5 Mar 2014)

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 (5 Mar 2014)

Alex White: The HSE has responsibility for the provision of Primary Care Centres and the operation and maintenance of existing health centres. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (5 Mar 2014)

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 Appeals (5 Mar 2014)

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...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Alex White: I am pleased to have this opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Government's priorities for the year ahead. In this short summary, I propose to outline my own priorities as Minister of State in the Department of Health with special responsibility for the primary care sector strategy. As Members are aware, legislation currently is being drafted to extend eligibility for general...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2014)

Alex White: It may not be, but we cannot just operate on the basis of what is popular. We have to press ahead all of the time. Sometimes what we have to do in politics is make small incremental changes and that is certainly what I am dedicated to doing. I refer to my responsibility for primary care services. The House will appreciate that, in common with health systems throughout the world, the...

Topical Issue Debate: Human Rights Issues (6 Mar 2014)

Alex White: I am taking this Topical Issue matter on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Eamon Gilmore. The passing of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill by the Ugandan Parliament and its subsequent signing into law by President Museveni last week is a very disappointing and unwelcome development. The Tánaiste has made it clear that the enactment of this draconian...

Topical Issue Debate: Human Rights Issues (6 Mar 2014)

Alex White: I agree with Deputies and repeat that this is regressive legislation that is clearly in contravention with Uganda's international obligations in the human rights area. The Bill was introduced to the parliament as a private members' Bill on 14 October 2009 and passed on 20 December 2013. I have indicated that our embassy in Kampala, along with our EU and other partners, have actively engaged...

Topical Issue Debate: Undocumented Irish in the USA (6 Mar 2014)

Alex White: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which I am taking on behalf of my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Gilmore. Immigration reform in the US is an issue to which the Government accords very high priority. We are very conscious of the difficulties experienced by Irish citizens who are undocumented in the United States, and the...

Topical Issue Debate: Undocumented Irish in the USA (6 Mar 2014)

Alex White: I thank the Deputy for his insights and input into this important issue. Everything he has said about its importance is correct. In addition to the various contacts the Tánaiste, the Taoiseach, other Ministers and the embassy have had, the Government keeps a close eye on developments and makes its own assessment of the prospects for developments. While the exact shape and form of any...

Topical Issue Debate: Treatment Abroad Scheme (6 Mar 2014)

Alex White: I welcome the opportunity to speak about the condition of neuroblastoma. Neuroblastoma is a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in nerve tissue such as adrenal gland, the neck, chest or spinal cord. It most often begins during early childhood, usually in children younger than five years of age. Proven treatment regimens for children with neuroblastoma are provided at Our Lady's...

Topical Issue Debate: Treatment Abroad Scheme (6 Mar 2014)

Alex White: Deputy Nash is correct in regard to the improvements that have been made in diagnosis and survival rates. We are focusing on improving the quality of cancer services through reorganisation and expansion. Previously we had a fragmented system but we have consolidated cancer treatment in eight designated cancer centres, not including Crumlin, with multidisciplinary care and decision making....

Topical Issue Debate: School Enrolments (6 Mar 2014)

Alex White: The Minister, Deputy Quinn, will be available to take the matter next Tuesday, subject to it being selected by the Ceann Comhairle.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 Mar 2014)

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...