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Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (16 May 2012)

Róisín Shortall: Pradaxa is available under the GMS Scheme, the Drug Payment Scheme and other community drugs schemes for the prevention of blood clots in adult patients who have undergone elective hip replacement surgery or elective knee replacement surgery. The HSE is assessing the availability of resources to provide for the long term treatment with Pradaxa for the prevention of stroke in patients with...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (16 May 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 (16 May 2012)

Róisín Shortall: Determination of eligibility for a medical card is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive and is based on a national assessment process for medical cards, details of which are available on the HSE's website (www.hse.ie). 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...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (16 May 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 (16 May 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 — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (16 May 2012)

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

Written Answers — General Practitioner Services: General Practitioner Services (16 May 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 (16 May 2012)

Róisín Shortall: Optical claims are processed by the Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) of the HSE. There are currently no delays in the processing of such claims. Claims must be approved by Local Health Offices before being submitted to PCRS for processing. If the Deputy would like to provide more information on the delay to which she refers I will make further enquiries with the HSE.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (16 May 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 — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (16 May 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The Government recognises the potential savings, for the taxpayer, which could be made from the use of generic drugs instead of proprietary drugs. The Programme for Government states that "reference pricing and greater use of generics will be introduced to reduce the State's large drug bill and the cost to individuals of their medicines." The draft Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical...

Written Answers — Dental Services: Dental Services (16 May 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The information sought is currently being collated by the Health Service Executive and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Primary Care Services: Primary Care Services (16 May 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I understand the HSE has written directly to the Deputy and advised that a National Needs Assessment was carried out, and subsequently reviewed in 2011, on the provision of Primary Care services, the location of Primary Care Teams and the requirement for Primary Care Centres (PCCs). PCCs are now being procured by lease agreement and by traditional means, i.e. construction. Where PCCs are due...

Written Answers — Dental Services: Dental Services (17 May 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 (17 May 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 (17 May 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 forwarded 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (17 May 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 (17 May 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The effectiveness of medicines for the treatment of any illnesses including Multiple Sclerosis are assessed on a case by case basis and in regard to the benefits for each patient. In relation to the specific example of Tysabri, the Summary of Product Characteristics for this product notes that treatment with Tysabri should be started and continuously supervised by a doctor who is experienced...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 May 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 — Water Fluoridation Policy: Water Fluoridation Policy (22 May 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The Forum on Fluoridation, which was established by the Minister for Health and Children in 2000, advised in 2002 that the fluoridation of public piped water supplies should continue as a public health measure. The Irish Expert Body on Fluorides and Health, which was established in 2004, monitors new and emerging issues on fluoride and its effects on health and related matters. The Expert...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 May 2012)

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