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- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: The Health Service Executive centralised the processing of all new applications and renewals of medical cards at the Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) in Finglas, Dublin from 1 July 2011. A new online application facility has now been provided at www.medicalcard.ie which enables people anywhere in the country to apply for, or to renew a medical card online. Applying online also gives...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — General Practitioner Services: General Practitioner Services (8 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated by the HSE. I will arrange to have it forwarded to the Deputy shortly.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (8 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: The Health Service Executive centralised the processing of all new applications and renewals of medical cards at the Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) in Finglas, Dublin from 1st July 2011. The Executive has stated that there is no backlog of work in the central office and all complete medical card applications and reviews are being processed within 15 working days or less. Delays...
- Seanad: Alcohol Pricing (8 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: I thank Senator Clune for raising the issue, which is quite timely. Apart from the report from the HRB, to which the Senator referred and which indicated we have alarming rates of alcohol consumption in this country, another report was launched this morning by the North West Alcohol Forum. This report outlined the severe impact that alcohol consumption by parents has on children due to the...
- Seanad: Alcohol Pricing (8 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: It is my intention to publish the report. I recently presented on the alcohol issue to the Oireachtas health committee and I gave a commitment to come back with the draft proposals. As there is a high level of cross-party concern about this, I am very keen that as many Members as possible have an opportunity to consider the recommendations and to suggest amendments. I am very open to that....
- Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (9 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: The Forum on Fluoridation, which was established by the Minister for Health and Children, advised in 2002 that the fluoridation of public piped water supplies should continue as a public health measure. The Irish Expert Body on Fluorides and Health, which was established in 2004, monitors new and emerging issues on fluoride and its effects on health and related matters. It advises that the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: The current position of the public finances has led to a reduction in funding for the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) and a consequent reduction in the services available under the Scheme. However, the HSE has measures in place to ensure that patients with special needs, high risk patients and those who have greater clinical needs receive priority for treatment. In addition, a free...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: I have asked the Health Service Executive to confirm the minimum length of time for which a medical card is awarded. I will revert to the Deputy on the matter as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2011)
Róisín Shortall: We are committed to introducing free GP care.