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- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Jul 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 (10 Jul 2012)
Róisín Shortall: There are no plans to extend the list of conditions covered by the Long Term Illness Scheme. Under the Drug Payment Scheme, no individual or family pays more than â¬132 per calendar month towards the cost of approved prescribed medicines. The scheme significantly reduces the cost burden for families and individuals incurring ongoing expenditure on medicines. In addition, people who...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 Jul 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 (10 Jul 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 (10 Jul 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 (10 Jul 2012)
Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 520 and 521 together. The Long Term Illness Scheme does not cover the cost of hospitalisation.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 Jul 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 (10 Jul 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: Water Fluoridation (10 Jul 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The Forum on Fluoridation 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 Body confirms that, based on the review of all previous and current...
- Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (11 Jul 2012)
Róisín Shortall: 5I understand that Anvirzel is an aqueous extract of the plant Nerium oleander. Anvirzel is not licensed for use in Ireland or the EU. The Irish Medicines Board and my Department hold no information on its use in the treatment of cancer and are not in a position to provide information on the locations where the drug Anvirzel is available. Patients with concerns or questions about cancer...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (11 Jul 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 — Alcohol Pricing: Alcohol Pricing (11 Jul 2012)
Róisín Shortall: As the Deputy will be aware, the National Substance Misuse Strategy, was published earlier this year. It contained many recommendations and policy options in relation to tackling the over-consumption of alcohol in Ireland. Among the suggested options was the introduction of minimum pricing. A proposal on this and other alcohol-related issues will go to Government shortly. It will include a...
- Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (11 Jul 2012)
Róisín Shortall: There are no plans to extend the list of conditions covered by the Long Term Illness Scheme. Under the Drug Payment Scheme, no individual or family pays more than â¬132 per calendar month towards the cost of approved prescribed medicines. The scheme significantly reduces the cost burden for families and individuals incurring ongoing expenditure on medicines. In addition, people who cannot,...
- Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (11 Jul 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The Programme for Government commits to reforming the current public health system by introducing Universal Health Insurance with equal access to care for all. As part of this, the Government is committed to introducing, on a phased basis, GP care without fees within its first term of office. Primary legislation is required to give effect to Government commitment to introduce a universal GP...
- Seanad: Access to Cancer Treatment Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Jul 2012)
Róisín Shortall: May I raise a point of order?
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (12 Jul 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 (12 Jul 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 (12 Jul 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.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (12 Jul 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 (12 Jul 2012)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.