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Garda Stations (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I am responding to this matter on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Deputy Alan Shatter, who has asked me to convey to the Deputy that owing to a prior engagement he is unable to be here and to thank him for raising this topic. The Deputy will be aware that the provision of new Garda stations and Garda accommodation generally, including all site purchases and new...

Garda Stations (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I will cut to the chase. As the Deputy knows, we are operating in very constrained economic circumstances.

Garda Stations (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: As a result, there have been significant reductions in capital budgets. As I said earlier, the OPW and the Garda authorities are examining the proposals in respect of the Kickham Barracks site. There is no doubt that there is potential at the site. That possibility is under consideration at the moment, within the constraints of the capital budget. I will be happy to convey the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Apr 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 — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The Programme for Government committed to reforming the current public health system by introducing Universal Health Insurance with equal access to care for all. As part of this reform programme, the Government is committed to introducing Universal GP Care within the first term of office of this Government. Initially it is intended to extend GP cover without fees to persons with a defined...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Apr 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 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I have asked the Health Service Executive for a report on the issue raised by the Deputy. I will revert to the Deputy on the matter as soon as possible. Operational matters, including the management of the General Medical Services scheme, are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive. As a result, the Department did not undertake reports into an area that falls under the operational...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Apr 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 Apr 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 — Community Pharmacy Services: Community Pharmacy Services (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: Regulations were introduced in October 2011 to provide a legal basis for community pharmacists to supply and administer seasonal influenza vaccine. Unlike registered pharmacists, pharmaceutical assistants are not subject to statutory fitness to practise requirements and disciplinary sanctions under the Pharmacy Act 2007 and, therefore, cannot be held personally accountable or restricted from...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: All medical card applications submitted to the Primary Care Reimbursement Service are considered under the National Income Guidelines for Medical Cards on the basis of a means assessment. A dependants' eligibility to a medical card or GP visit card is contingent on the eligibility of its legal guardian. There has been no change in policy in this regard. There is provision to award a...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: If a person has been refused a medical card they can lodge an appeal within 21 days. Details of the appeals process are forward to the applicant with their refusal letter. As this refusal of a medical card renewal is a service matter I have referred it to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — General Practitioner Services: General Practitioner Services (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 706 to 710, inclusive, 721 and 722 together. The HSE is developing chronic disease programmes to improve patient access and to manage patient care in an integrated manner across service settings. The programmes aim to deliver better health outcomes, enhanced clinical decision making and more effective use of resources. Work is ongoing on the development of...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: As this is a service related matter it has been referred to the HSE for a direct reply.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 (24 Apr 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 (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply