Results 9,061-9,080 of 24,567 for speaker:Róisín Shortall
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (18 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The Government is committed to a reduction in public service numbers to 282,500 by 2015. This represents a reduction of 37,500, or 12% of staff, compared to 2008 levels. The health service must make an appropriate contribution to this reduction. In July of this year, the HSE introduced a pause on recruitment due to the serious budgetary situation being faced. The HSE has some flexibility...
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: This Government faces a huge challenge, to manage and reform the health service when the health budget is being reduced. As part of that process the key question that arises for us all is who will bear the burden of the cuts. For example, do we increase prescription charges for medical card patients or reduce the drugs bill? Do we cut public health nurses or collect money owed by insurance...
- Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: What will replace the HSE and how best can we control costs? Reform of health care is never straightforward, as we all know. Decisions taken by the Government over the next few months will determine the shape of the future health care system. That will determine the shape of the system for years to come. We have to get it right. Reforms must be made in the best interests of patients.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (19 Sep 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 — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (19 Sep 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 — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (19 Sep 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 — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (19 Sep 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 — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (19 Sep 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 — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (19 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (19 Sep 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 — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (19 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: Medical cards are granted by the HSE on the basis of means and individual circumstances and all persons seeking a medical card must be assessed under the undue hardship principle. Medical cards are not awarded to any particular group of patients on the basis of a specific medical condition. However, the HSE may look beyond the applicants financial situation and have regard to other matters...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (19 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The product in question has been identified both nationally and internationally as not being cost effective or being of lesser benefit to patients. In the current financial environment the Health Service Executive (HSE) is facing a challenge to deliver services in a way that will minimise any adverse impact on patients and continue to protect, as far as possible, the most vulnerable citizens.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (19 Sep 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs (19 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: In the current financial environment the Health Service Executive (HSE) is facing a challenge to deliver services in a way that will minimise any adverse impact on patients and continue to protect, as far as possible, the most vulnerable citizens. Unfortunately, it has become necessary for the HSE to suspend certain products from its list of reimbursable items. This includes gluten-free...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (19 Sep 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 — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (19 Sep 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 — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (19 Sep 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 — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (19 Sep 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 — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (19 Sep 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 — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (19 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.