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Ambulance Service (23 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: As with the last issue, it is important to remind Members, lest they have forgotten, of the extremely difficult financial circumstances in which we are operating. I am not going to go into the reasons for that; I am sure Deputy Cowen would not want me to do so. The fact is that €750 million has been taken out of the health budget this year because of our extreme difficulties. That poses...

Medical Cards (23 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. I, too, am very dissatisfied at the level of service being provided for the public by the HSE in respect of medical cards, especially renewals. I am engaging on an almost daily basis with the HSE to get to grips with the problem. The indications are that as a result of changes made in recent weeks, there is an improvement, but there is still some...

Medical Cards (23 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: There is a facility in place for cases in which a person has a terminal illness. When such applications are brought to the attention of the local health office, there will be a very fast turnaround. If there is an issue with someone not being aware of this service, we will deal with it by publicising it in a more effective way. There is a system in place and I want to be informed if it is...

Foreign Conflicts (23 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I thank Deputies Simon Harris and Alex White for raising this issue. I am responding on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, who regrets he is unable to be present. The situation in Syria is one of the utmost gravity which has attracted the almost universal condemnation of the international community. It is appropriate that we should discuss this issue today....

Foreign Conflicts (23 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I thank both Deputies for raising this, and for their comments. It is the Minister's strong view and the Government's firm view that the complexity of the crisis in Syria cannot in any way be used as an alibi for inaction in the face of such grave violations of international norms and humanitarian law. The Government and our international partners are absolutely determined to redouble our...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (23 Feb 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 — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (23 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: In late 2011, I initiated a review of the future direction and role of Drugs Task Forces and the national structures that underpin the general drugs area. As part of the review, I consulted with the relevant funding Departments and Agencies, the Community and Voluntary Sectors and the Drugs Task Forces. The review will consider, in particular, the accountability and reporting arrangements...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (23 Feb 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 (23 Feb 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 (23 Feb 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 — Health Services: Health Services (23 Feb 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 (23 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. Eligibility for domiciliary allowance is a matter for the Department of Social Protection.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (23 Feb 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 (23 Feb 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 — Health Services: Health Services (23 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: All children are targeted for preventive measures under the school dental programme. These children are screened and referred for treatment as necessary and retain eligibility up to their 16th birthday. The Health Service Executive provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. An individual's access to orthodontic treatment is determined against a set of...

Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (28 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The Forum on Fluoridation, which reported in 2002, advised that the fluoridation of piped public water supplies should continue as a public health measure. One of the recommendations of the Forum was to amend the Fluoridation of Water Supplies Regulations, 1965 to redefine the optimal level of fluoride in drinking water from 0.8 to 1.0 parts per million (ppm) to between 0.6 and 0.8 ppm....

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Feb 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 (28 Feb 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 — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (28 Feb 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 — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (28 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The HSE's Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) is responsible for the payment of fees and allowances to general practitioners (GPs) who are contracted by the HSE to provide services under the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme. The PCRS does not pay GPs for the provision of phlebotomy services. Blood tests carried out as part of the general treatment of a patient are covered by the...