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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 452 and 453 together. The National Centre for Medical Genetics seeks to provide a comprehensive service for patients and families affected by or at risk of genetic disorder. The Centre is based at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin and provides a service for both children and adults. It receives funding from within the financial determination notified...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: In December 2008, my Department requested the HSE to have all GMS contracted General Practitioners advised of the new single capitation fee and all relevant staff of the new arrangements following the enactment of the Health Act 2008. Consequently, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Corporate Legal Services: Corporate Legal Services (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: Clearly, the current fiscal position demands the most careful control of public expenditure and I am strongly of the view that account needs to be taken of all emerging potential cost pressures and also opportunities for efficiencies. I am very conscious of the need to make savings where possible without impacting on service levels and have consistently communicated this need to the HSE. As...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (27 Jan 2009)

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

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: Under the 1970 Health Act, the Health Service Executive may arrange for the supply, without charge, of drugs, medicines and medical and surgical appliances to people with a specified condition, for the treatment of that condition, through the Long Term Illness Scheme (LTI). The LTI does not cover GP fees or hospital co-payments. The conditions are: mental handicap, mental illness (for people...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: My Department is currently reviewing the eligibility criteria for the assessment of medical cards in the context of financial, medical and social need in line with the commitment in Towards 2016 to clarify entitlement to a medical card. A Steering Group has been established to carry out this work, and work is ongoing on this complex issue. The Group is expected to report to me within the...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: The allocations to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) in each year since 2002 are as follows: Year â'¬m 2002 5.00 2003 30.00 2004 44.00 2005 64.00 2006 78.00 2007 91.75 2008 104.64 Over 135,000 patients have been facilitated by the NTPF to date with either in-patient procedures or out-patient appointments. There has been a significant reduction in the number of people...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 481 and 482 together. A total of 6,139 parliamentary questions were directed to my Department in 2008. Of these, 3,544 were referred to the HSE for direct reply. In 2007, the Executive aimed to operate within a timeframe of 20 working days from the date of answer of a parliamentary question for the issue of a final reply to a deputy. This target was reached...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: Almost 130,000 people work full-time or part-time in our public health services. In recent years, the Government's ongoing high level of investment in health has achieved and maintained significant increases in the numbers of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals employed in the public health services. The Government has also invested heavily in the education and training of...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Jan 2009)

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

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 489, 501 and 504 together. Under the 1970 Health Act, the Health Service Executive may arrange for the supply, without charge, of drugs, medicines and medical and surgical appliances to people with a specified condition, for the treatment of that condition, through the Long Term Illness Scheme (LTI). The LTI does not cover GP fees or hospital co-payments. The...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 490 and 502 together. At present, medical cards are granted primarily on the basis of means and individual circumstances. Under the Health Act, 2004, determination of eligibility for medical cards is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive. The HSE has discretion, in cases of exceptional need, to provide assistance to individuals where undue...

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 491 to 493, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: The Health (Amendment) Act 2005 and the subsequent Health (Charges for In-Patient Services) Regulations 2005 and the (Health Charges for In-patient Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 provide the legislative basis for the imposition of long stay charges. The legislation provides for two different classes of person for the purpose of levying a charge. Class 1 Class 1 refers to persons in...

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: I understand that the HSE replied to Deputy Morgan on 9 December 2008.

Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (27 Jan 2009)

Mary Harney: I have communicated with the Deputy in respect of the information sought by him.