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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Expenditure (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the efforts being made to introduce patient level costing across the health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55074/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding disability services north east and disability services south west, both co-funded by the Health Service Executive and FÁS; if it is the case that disability services in these areas are being put out to tender; the reason for same; the consultation that has taken place with service providers across both areas or with REHAB nationally;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55133/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Professions Admission Test (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 638 of 13 November 2012, when a response will issue from the Health Service Executive [55169/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Properties (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 58 of 8 November 2012, when a response will issue from the Health Service Executive [55170/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 53 of 8 November 2012, when a response will issue from the Health Service Executive [55171/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 347 of 8 November 2012, when a response will issue from the Health Service Executive [55172/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 79 of 8 November 2012, when a response will issue from the Health Service Executive [55173/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the future of audiology services at Cootehill, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55276/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 will receive an appointment for Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 [55279/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if he will detail current and planned Health Service Executive nursing homes facilities in Ballinamore County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55322/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline air ambulance services in place in this State; if he has plans to extend this service;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55330/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; if he will immediately review the care this person received at Letterkenny Hospital, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55346/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the proposed primary care centre at Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, including if the Health Service Executive has completed the local consultation and site assessment ; the target timeframes for completion and operation; if he will give details of the discussions and agreements with local general practitioners to date; site...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Employment Rights (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive has fully implemented the Protection of Employee (Temporary Agency Work) Act; if he will provide a progress report on same based on Health Service Executive region, staff grade and work location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55552/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 656 of 13 November 2012, when a response will issue from the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55557/12]

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive (Supplementary) (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: It is not inappropriate to once again use the word "bizarre" in respect of this situation. When the signalled €750 million in cuts in terms of the current year first presented on top of €1 billion in cuts in 2011, I and other voices indicated at this committee and on the floor of the House that it was unsustainable and that our population's needs were going to run contrary to...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive (Supplementary) (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I am dealing with the point that I have just made. At the press conference last week, the Minister of State mentioned that there was a commitment to restore home help services. What does this mean? It was also included in her press release. In fact, she "welcomed" - that was the phraseology used - the commitment to restore. What does this mean in real terms going into 2013? Does it only...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive (Supplementary) (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: With regard to that amount and the €234 million Supplementary Estimate with which we are dealing and which relates to the medical card and community drugs services, the Minister said there would be further restrictions on medical card eligibility. Can he clarify what he meant by that statement?

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive (Supplementary) (11 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We are dealing with €234 million in relation to the reimbursement unit. That is the issue. The Minister said this last week in the context of this meeting. The committee deserves at least an explanation of the Minister's remarks, which are in current discussion among the public without any clarification. Will the Minister clarify what level of restoration of home help hours he...