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Seanad: Nurses and Midwives (Amendment) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: Senator Barrett's amendment would place an obligation on the Minister for Health to consult the relevant academic deans, the governing authorities of third level educational establishments and the Minister for Education and Skills. It is a matter for the Minister for Education and Skills to decide on who he or she should consult within the education sector. It would not be appropriate for...

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives (Amendment) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: I accept the principle of where the Senator is coming from. Any Minister for Education and Skills would be foolish not to consult those who are involved in providing medical training and education. My point is that the acceptance of the Senator's amendment, which would impose an obligation on the Minister for Health, would make the legislation too prescriptive. We are providing that the...

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill (2011): Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: The purpose of this amendment is to ensure that members of local authorities are not precluded from being members of the board. I think this reflects the sentiment that was already expressed in the House. I thank Senator Leyden for bringing this matter to my attention. I thank the House for its co-operation in facilitating a Government amendment on Report Stage at such a late stage. I...

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill (2011): Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: I thank Members for their co-operation throughout the passage of the Bill through the House. It has been around for some time and we are keen to enact it.

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill (2011): Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: I thank Members for their support for this amendment. It improves the quality of the Bill. I have much respect for members of local authorities who do valuable work on our behalf. There is no reason why they should be precluded from a board such as this.

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill (2011): Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: I thank Members for their co-operation with the passage of this Bill. It is important it is enacted as quickly as possible. It will now be sent to the Dáil for completion and enacted soon. The legislation will achieve the raising of standards in the nursing and midwifery profession. It was very much overdue and I thank Members for their co-operation in facilitating its passage through...

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: Deputy Ó Cuív was Minister for three years.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 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 (24 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 (24 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 (29 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 (29 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 (29 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 (29 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: Determination of an individual's entitlement to a medical card or GP visit card is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive. I have asked the 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 — Health Services: Health Services (29 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 (29 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 (29 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: The HSE published the report of the National Audiology Review Group (NARG) in April 2011. The recommendations contained in the report address each of the current issues and campaign priorities listed by the organisation referred to by the Deputy. In particular, the Review Group researched and developed a national model for newborn hearing screening. The first phase of the roll out of the...

Written Answers — General Practitioner Services: General Practitioner Services (29 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: Under the General Medical Services (GMS) contract between the HSE and a GP, the GP agrees to be routinely available for consultation by eligible persons at his / her surgery or surgeries and for domiciliary visiting for a total of 40 hours each week on five days or more in the week. Also under the contract, the GP must make suitable arrangements to enable contact to be made with him / her or...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (29 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: Under the former Eastern Health Board, it was the practice to provide psychiatric medicines free to all patients who attended an outpatient clinic for services regardless of their eligibility status. Such arrangements were unique to the greater Dublin area. In all other former Health Board Areas, patients used either their medical card or Drug Payment Scheme card to access psychiatric...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 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.