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Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (7 May 2014)

Alex White: I am very aware of the importance of our hospitals, including our regional and teaching hospitals, but I also urge the Deputy and House to agree that our hospital-centred model of care, particularly in respect of chronic illnesses, must change. We will not be able to manage and sustain our health service unless it changes. I have listened carefully to what the Deputy said and he makes some...

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services (7 May 2014)

Alex White: I again endorse what the Deputy has said. I believe we have achieved some positive change, even in the context of the financial constraints that exist. We are in a period of reform in terms of the structures and the configuration of these services but there are gaps that remain. The Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, has done a very good job in terms of maintaining resources as best...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (7 May 2014)

Alex White: I thank Deputy Colreavy for raising the issue of the appropriate provision of specialised therapies for patients with type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a complex condition that has a profound impact on the quality of life of people living with the condition and on the health services as a whole. Those with chronic, non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, are heavy users of...

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services (7 May 2014)

Alex White: I am thankful for the opportunity to outline to the Deputy the position on the matters raised by her. Specialist disability services are provided in a variety of community and residential settings to enable children and adults to achieve their full potential, including living as independently as possible. Traditionally, the provision of a residential placement would follow a detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (7 May 2014)

Alex White: The Department of Health keeps the policy of water fluoridation under constant review. As part of this ongoing work, a review of evidence on the impact of water fluoridation at its current level on the health of the population and on the environment is being conducted by the Health Research Board on behalf of the Department. This review will be completed by December 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (7 May 2014)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (7 May 2014)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (7 May 2014)

Alex White: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (7 May 2014)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Co-operatives (7 May 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (7 May 2014)

Alex White: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. An individual's access to orthodontic treatment is determined against a set of clinical guidelines and priority is given to patients with greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to her as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 May 2014)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (6 May 2014)

Alex White: The Dental Treatment Service Scheme (DTSS) provides access to dental treatment for adult medical card holders. All medical card holders are entitled to specific dental treatments, e.g., an annual dental examination, two fillings in each calendar year, extractions as necessary. Additional treatments are available to persons with specific medical conditions including persons in receipt of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Applications (6 May 2014)

Alex White: The HSE is responsible for the administration of the primary care schemes, therefore, the HSE has been asked to investigate the details of this case and reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (6 May 2014)

Alex White: Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975 specifying the conditions covered by the Long Term Illness Scheme. The Health Services (Amendment) Regulations, 1971 (S.I. No. 277/1971) provides that Mental Illness in a person under 16 is covered under the scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (6 May 2014)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescription Charges (6 May 2014)

Alex White: Medical card holders are required to pay a €2.50 charge (per item) for medicines and other prescription items supplied to them by community pharmacists, subject to a cap of €25 per month for each person or family. Charges are not payable in respect of items supplied under the Long Term Illness Scheme. The HSE is responsible for the administration of the primary care schemes,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 May 2014)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (6 May 2014)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (6 May 2014)

Alex White: Dental services to children up to 16 years are provided by the Public Dental Service of the HSE. The service is targeted at children at key stages in their development. Children are given dental examinations and any follow-up treatment required at these stages. When required, emergency dental treatment is available to all children up to 16 years. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific...