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- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Jan 2012)
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 Jan 2012)
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 Jan 2012)
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 Jan 2012)
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 Jan 2012)
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 Jan 2012)
Róisín Shortall: 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Jan 2012)
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 Jan 2012)
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 — Primary Care Services: Primary Care Services (24 Jan 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The health and social care needs of individuals/families/communities are met by Primary Care Teams (PCTs) which include general practice (GP and practice nurses), physiotherapy, public health nursing, community nursing, occupational therapy, etc. and through the broader range of Health and Social Care Network services, e.g. psychology, dietetics, podiatry/chiropody, audiology, community...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Jan 2012)
Róisín Shortall: Under the Health Act 2008, the income thresholds for entitlement to a medical card for persons aged 70 and over is reviewed annually. The last review was conducted in September 2011 and a decision was taken not to amend the income thresholds. The income thresholds remain at, for persons aged 70 and over, â¬700 (gross) per week (â¬36,500 per year) for a single person and â¬1,400 (gross)...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Jan 2012)
Róisín Shortall: I understand from the Health Service Executive (HSE) that the person concerned on applying under the Travel Abroad Scheme was provided with full information, including the requirement that in order for an application to be valid it must be made with the referral from an Irish based consultant. To date a valid application from has not been submitted.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Jan 2012)
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 Jan 2012)
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 Jan 2012)
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 Jan 2012)
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 Jan 2012)
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 Jan 2012)
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 Jan 2012)
Róisín Shortall: I have requested a report from the Health Service Executive on its policy in relation to compensating those whose medical card renewals are delayed. I have recently held detailed discussions with the HSE in relation to some issues which have arisen in the renewal of medical cards. A medical card holder who genuinely engages with the review of their medical card should not have their...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Jan 2012)
Róisín Shortall: Under the provisions of the Health Act 1970, medical cards are provided to persons who, in the opinion of the Health Service Executive, are unable without undue hardship to arrange general practitioner medical and surgical services for themselves and their dependants. The assessment for a medical card is determined primarily by reference to the means of the applicant and his/her dependants....
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Jan 2012)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.