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- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: In accordance with the Health Service Executive's Medical Card/GP Visit Card National Assessment Guidelines, persons in receipt of the following allowances/benefits for a period of 12 months or more can retain their medical card for a period of three years from the date of taking up full-time employment: Job Seekers Allowance; Job Seekers Benefit; One Parent Family Payment; Illness Benefit;...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 142 and 215 together. The estimated additional cost of the implementation of 'A Vision for Change' the Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy is â¬150m over 7-10 years. A total of â¬51.2 million has been allocated since 2006 which represents over a third of the overall requirement. In addition to the extra funding required to finance 'A Vision...
- Written Answers — Cancer Treatment Strategy: Cancer Treatment Strategy (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: Statistics in relation to cancer incidence are collated by the National Cancer Registry. My Department has asked the Director of the Registry to examine these matters and to reply directly to the Deputy. Statistics in relation to cancer deaths are collated by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). My Department has asked the CSO to examine these matters and to reply directly to the Deputy....
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: The National Cancer Screening Service (NCSS) established an Expert Group on Colorectal Screening to prepare advice on the introduction of a national colorectal cancer programme, specifically on the population to be screened, at what intervals screening should take place, the type of test required and the requirements for a quality assured and well organised cost effective symptomatic service....
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: The roll out of a national cervical screening programme is the most efficient population approach to preventing and controlling cervical cancer. The National Cancer Screening Service (NCSS) is planning to roll out such a programme on a national basis and is in the final stages of preparations. The service will be available free of charge to all eligible women in Ireland aged 25-60. A...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular cases raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: As the Health Service Executive has the operational and funding responsibility for the Community Audiology Service, it is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the details supplied regarding his earlier queries investigated and I understand that replies issued...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. The Executive, therefore, is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: The provision of the appropriate infrastructure to facilitate the delivery of primary care services is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter raised by the Deputy investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: Children in specific classes in national school, usually second, fourth and sixth class, are targeted for preventive measures under the school dental programme. The children in these classes are screened and referred for treatment as necessary; the programme has been specifically designed to ensure that children are dentally fit before they leave national school. The screening provided in...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated...
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall Vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular issue raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division...
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: The roll out of a national cervical screening programme is the most efficient population approach to preventing and controlling cervical cancer. The National Cancer Screening Service (NCSS) is planning to roll out such a programme on a national basis and is in the final stages of preparations. The service will be available free of charge to all eligible women in Ireland aged 25-60. A national...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular issue raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Assisted Human Reproduction: Assisted Human Reproduction (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: At present there is no legislation in Ireland governing the intervention in the natural process of creating human life; instead, medical practice is governed by guidelines issued by the Medical Council. My Department is developing an appropriate regulatory framework for Assisted Human Reproduction services. This work involves, inter alia, examining the approaches to regulation in other...
- Written Answers — Health Service Reports: Health Service Reports (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: The Deputy will be aware that the Irish Health Services Accreditation Board was subsumed into the Health Information and Quality Authority on the establishment of the Authority in May 2007. I understand that the report referred to by the Deputy was presented as a draft to the Board of the interim Authority in late 2006 to inform their deliberations on the state of regulatory bodies. I have...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: The prevention of occupational injuries at work would fall under the remit of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. However, I understand, in relation to pneumonoconiosis, that under the Occupational Injuries Scheme operated by the Department of Social and Family Affairs benefits may be payable in respect of workers affected.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 May 2008)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this case investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.