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Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Oct 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 (6 Oct 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 — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 424 and 427 together. I have no plans to introduce a population-based screening programme for prostate cancer at this time. The available international evidence does not indicate that such a programme would be effective in reducing mortality. For this reason the National Cancer Control Strategy (2006) did not recommend the introduction of a population based...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (6 Oct 2009)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Harney: The matters raised by the Deputy relate to the provision of healthcare services and accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on these matters.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Oct 2009)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Charges: Hospital Charges (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 430 and 580 together. The Government's focus is to achieve fair access by patients to publicly-funded hospital capacity based on medical need. The new consultants' contract includes new measures designed to progress this, for example, through the operation of one-for-all outpatient and ambulatory diagnostic clinics, a key entry point to hospital care. There...

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Harney: I have emphasised to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) the need for maximum cost-effectiveness in the discharge of its remit, consistent with providing safe and effective care, and I am satisfied that the Fund is aware of its responsibilities in this regard. I have also asked the NTPF, in its dealings with private hospitals, to seek even better value in the current year and the...

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (6 Oct 2009)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 434 and 441 together. The next phase in the development of St. Vincent's Hospital will involve the building of a new ward block to replace existing accommodation. The new facility will provide accommodation for cystic fibrosis patients with appropriate isolation facilities for the treatment of their condition. It will also include a dedicated day unit for...

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 435 and 519 together. I have considered all the relevant advice available to me in relation to the potential public health benefits of HPV vaccination in the prevention of cervical cancer and the wider policy implications for its possible introduction into the National Immunisation Programme. I accept the consensus view of the relevant expert bodies that the...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Oct 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 (6 Oct 2009)

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

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Oct 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 Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Oct 2009)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Oct 2009)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Oct 2009)

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

Written Answers — Accident and Emergency Services: Accident and Emergency Services (6 Oct 2009)

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

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Oct 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 Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Harney: The management of waiting lists generally is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the Executive for direct reply.