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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (26 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: Dental Services Provision (26 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: Medicinal Products Supply (26 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The company who supplies the tablets on the Irish market has identified an alternative manufacturing site and a supply of tablets for the Irish market is expected later this year. Until then a Stelazine syrup product is available on the Irish market as an alternative for patients who require this medicine. My Department works closely has been with the Irish Medicines Board, (IMB), the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (26 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The development of Primary Care is central to this Government's objective of delivering a high-quality, integrated and cost-effective health system. The development of Primary Care Centres (PCCs), through a combination of public and private investment, will facilitate the delivery of multidisciplinary primary care and represents a tangible refocusing of the health service to deliver care in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (26 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: National Drugs Strategy Publication (26 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The National Drugs Strategy sets out drugs policy in Ireland for the period up to 2016. Drugs policy encompasses five pillars - supply reduction, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and research and clear actions are in place for implementation. I am satisfied that good progress is being made across the actions of the Strategy, with the involvement of the statutory, voluntary and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Dealing (26 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The Deputy will be aware that the Dial to Stop Drug Dealing Campaign, which aims to provide a safe and confidential means for people to pass on information on drug dealing, has been in operation since September 2008. Following a review of the Dial to Stop Drug Dealing campaign, it was decided to put in place a more cost efficient approach to promoting the campaign in partnership with...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme Numbers (9 Oct 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 will qualify for a VTOS course. [43479/12]

Order of Business (11 Oct 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The Tánaiste replied to an earlier question on the sale of alcohol Bill which is the responsibility of the Department of Justice and Equality. I ask about the promised public health (alcohol labelling provisions) Bill which comes under the Department of Health. What is the expected publication date for that Bill?

Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I wish to ask the Taoiseach about the €2.6 billion bill for pension tax relief, which predominantly benefits the better off. What about restricting this tax relief to people with incomes below €80,000, as promised in the programme for Government?

Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Róisín Shortall: It has been promised. When can we expect legislation?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Interest Rates Issues (16 Oct 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the recent decision by Allied Irish Bank to increase the interest rates on their variable rate mortgages; if he has had any contact with the bank since the decision was made; and his views on whether this decision will further add to the problem of mortgage arrears. [44171/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (16 Oct 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 and to indicate when a decision will issue. [44712/12]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Inter-Country Adoptions (16 Oct 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if details of the agreement on intercountry adoption between Ireland and Vietnam are available in the public domain; her plans to publish same; if she will outline the eligibility criteria set out under the terms of the agreement, specifically with regard to timeframe and age limit requirements. [44172/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (16 Oct 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties accessing hydrotherapy at a location (details supplied); if he will outline the alternative facilities that will accommodate patients in need of this facility; and if he will ensure that a person will be facilitated without delay [44188/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (16 Oct 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay regarding an appliance request in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 [44499/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (16 Oct 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the waiting times for orthodontic treatment for young persons in the Orthodontic Service, Mill House, Ashtown Gate, Navan Road, Dublin; his plans to deal with the situation in conjunction with the Health Service Executive and local staff; and with regard to a child (details supplied) in Dublin 9 that he will outline when this...

Order of Business (17 Oct 2012)

Róisín Shortall: In view of the unsustainable nature of the health insurance regime in this country, what is the reason for the delay with the risk equalisation legislation and when can we expect to see it?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Pension Provisions (18 Oct 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Finance in respect of Appendix D of the Green Paper on Pensions, if he will provide the same information in respect of Personal Retirement Savings Accounts and Retirement Annuity Contracts for the latest year for which figures are available. [45546/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Security of the Elderly (23 Oct 2012)

Róisín Shortall: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of funding being provided this year for the senior alerts scheme 2012; the amount of funding provided for the same or similar scheme in the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; his plans to provide further funding in 2012 for the senior alert scheme in view of the importance of this scheme to the security and well...