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Health Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Dec 2011)

Róisín Shortall: I thank Deputies for participating in the debate and my officials for the work they did in preparing the legislation.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (1 Dec 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 (1 Dec 2011)

Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive again for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Dec 2011)

Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 189 and 190 together. 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 (1 Dec 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 (1 Dec 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 — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (6 Dec 2011)

Róisín Shortall: The National Drugs Strategy 2009-2016 sets out Government policy in dealing with the drugs problem under five pillars of Supply Reduction, Prevention, Treatment, Rehabilitation and Research. Significant progress has been made towards implementing the Actions of the Strategy and I intend to build on this progress. The Gardaí and Revenue's Customs Service have had considerable success in...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Dec 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 (6 Dec 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 (6 Dec 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 — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (6 Dec 2011)

Róisín Shortall: There are no plans to extend the list of conditions covered by the Long Term Illness Scheme. The Long Term Illness Scheme pre-dates the Drug Payment Scheme. Under that Scheme no individual or family pays more than €120 per calendar month towards the cost of approved prescribed medicines. The scheme significantly reduces the cost burden for families and individuals who incur expenditure...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Dec 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 (6 Dec 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 (6 Dec 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 (6 Dec 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 (6 Dec 2011)

Róisín Shortall: Unfortunately it is not possible to provide a substantive reply to the Deputy's question at this time. The HSE is examining the implications of the proposal and I will contact the Deputy, in the near future, when this examination has been completed. I would point out, however, that optometric services for medical card holders are normally available only once every two years which is the...

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (6 Dec 2011)

Róisín Shortall: The current statutory out-patient charge i.e. the A&E charge, is provided for by the Health (Out-Patient Charges) Regulations 1994 (as amended). The A&E charge is currently €100 per visit subject to exemptions set out in these regulations, including medical card holders and those who have a letter of referral from a registered medical practitioner. As nurses are not registered medical...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Dec 2011)

Róisín Shortall: Prescription charges do not apply to items supplied to patients under the Long Term Illness Scheme. Under the Long Term Illness Scheme, the HSE provides patients with medicines and appliances for the treatment of their disease or disability. It does not cover the cost of GP visits. Medical card holders are required to pay a 50c charge for medicines and other prescription items supplied to...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Dec 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 (6 Dec 2011)

Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.