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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service issue, the matter has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultants Recruitment (15 Jul 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: 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: Health Services Provision (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service issue, the matter has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 705 to 708, inclusive, together. In relation to the detailed queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service matters they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Payments (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Department of Health and the HSE have entered into a Framework Agreement with the Irish Medical Organisation which sets out a process for engagement concerning the GMS/GP contract and other publicly funded contracts involving General Practitioners (GPs). This agreement was signed on 4th June 2014. Discussions on a new GP contract for children under 6 years commenced on 25th June in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Decisions in relation to the locations from which health care services are delivered is a matter for the HSE. Therefore your question has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As the particular issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cosmetic Surgery (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Following concerns expressed in relation to the safety and quality of surgical cosmetic procedures in Ireland, the Office of the Chief Medical Officer prepared, in collaboration the Irish Association of Plastic Surgeons, a short guideline containing a number of recommendations for individuals who may be considering surgical cosmetic procedures. Much of this guidance and the recommendations...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Provision (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. An individual's access to orthodontic treatment is determined against a set of clinical guidelines and priority is given to patients with greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Provision (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. An individual's access to orthodontic treatment is determined against a set of clinical guidelines and priority is given to patients with greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Deputy will be aware that, under the provisions of the Health Act, 1970 (as amended), medical cards are provided to persons who are, in the opinion of the Health Service Executive, unable without undue hardship to arrange GP services for themselves and their dependants, having regard to their overall financial situation. Under the legislation, there is no entitlement to a medical card...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Cancer Screening Programmes (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I will need it.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Cancer Screening Programmes (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Senator for her kind words and welcome the opportunity to speak about the proposed extension of the BreastCheck programme to include women aged 65 to 69 years. BreastCheck, the national breast screening programme, offers free mammograms every two years to women aged 50 to 64 years. It is now in its 15th year of screening and has provided almost 1 million mammograms for just over...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Cancer Screening Programmes (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Nobody disputes the science in terms of the benefits of extending BreastCheck to women aged 65 to 69. However, as the Senator acknowledged, budgetary considerations must figure. Unfortunately, as these things always are, it a question of money. While there may be long-term savings deriving from an extension of the screening programme, the money needed to implement that extension must be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Remuneration (16 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 to 228, inclusive, together. Having clarified with Caroline in the Deputy's office, I understand that the figures sought are the pay scale for each grade in question. The scales for each grade are listed in the table. They are taken directly from the 1st November 2013 pay scales. The Deputy also sought the total cost of hiring an administrator however...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a service issue, the matter has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.