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Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: Under the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme general practitioners hold one of two contract types, i.e., the fee per item contract (first introduced in 1972) or the capitation contract (effective from 1989). Fee per item contract GPs are paid a fee per visit by a GMS patient and under the capitation contract, GPs are paid a yearly capitation fee per patient. The capitation fee paid by...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (2 Apr 2009)

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

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 93 together. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (2 Apr 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 — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: I have consistently emphasised the need to improve facilities and services to persons with cystic fibrosis. Some 48 additional staff (19 at St Vincent's), including consultant, nursing and allied health professionals, have been appointed across the hospital system in recent years to enhance the level of services provided for persons with cystic fibrosis. St. Vincent's Hospital is the...

Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (2 Apr 2009)

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

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: I understand that the Deputy's question refers to a legal case which is being taken against the Health Repayment Scheme Appeals Office. This case is being dealt with in the ordinary way in accordance with legal advice that the Appeals Office and the Department is receiving from its legal advisers. It would not be appropriate to make further comment at this time as this matter is currently...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2009)

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

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: I have no plans to amend the Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919, as amended. I might mention that the Health Service Executive (HSE) is undertaking a review of this area and a report is expected to be completed by June 2009.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (2 Apr 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 — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (2 Apr 2009)

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

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: The Health Repayment Scheme Appeals Office is an independent office established to provide an appeals service to those who wish to appeal the decision of the Scheme Administrator under the Health (Repayment Scheme) Act 2006. The Health Repayment Scheme Appeals Office received a completed appeal form from the claimant referred to by the Deputy on 12 June 2008 and this appeal is being...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (2 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: The implementation of the scheme for the Civil Service is being dealt with by the Department of Finance. It is understood that implementing the scheme in the Civil Service has given rise to a number of issues, particularly in relation to procurement, warranty and insurance. I understand that the Department of Finance has raised these issues with the State Claims Agency, Chief State...

Written Answers — Female Genital Mutilation: Female Genital Mutilation (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 74 and 103 together. In 2008 the Women's Health Council published a report on Female Genital Mutilation. The Council's research found no evidence that Female Genital Mutilation is being carried out in Ireland among migrant ethnic communities now living here. A National Action Plan to Address Female Genital Mutilation, drawn up by non-governmental...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: All employees, including full time and part time employees on the payroll, who are, or are entitled to be members of a public service occupational pension scheme or pension arrangement are subject to the deduction provided for under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act, 2009. I can confirm that the levy applies to all employees of Brothers of Charity as this employer is...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: The matter raised by the Deputy relates to the provision of health care services and accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on the matter.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. The National Treatment Purchase Fund arranges treatment for patients who have been on a surgical waiting list for more than three months. It is open to the person in question or anyone acting on their behalf to contact the Fund directly in relation to their case.

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: An intersectoral group has been established by the Department of Health and Children to oversee the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the National Taskforce on Obesity. The Group comprises representatives of all key stakeholders, including experts from Government Departments and agencies, the food industry, and relevant NGOs. The inaugural meeting of the group was held...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Harney: I have recently received the report of the Vaccine Damage Steering Group and I am currently considering its recommendations.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Apr 2009)

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