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- Written Answers — Medical Procedures: Medical Procedures (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: As an obstetric procedure, Symphysiotomy is a matter primarily for the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to advise and lead upon. Accordingly, I have asked the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to prepare a report for me concerning the practice of symphysiotomy in Ireland. I have asked that the report would: provide the Institute's assessment of the circumstances in...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: The matter the Deputy refers to concerns compensation in relation to asbestos. From the details supplied, it would appear to be the case that the person referred to worked in private industry. As such, I have no function in the matter. However, the Health and Safety Authority has responsibility for Occupational Health and Safety and may be able to provide some assistance in this matter.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that, due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive, it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: Ireland operates a bilateral healthcare reimbursement agreement with the United Kingdom comprehending such persons as temporary visitors between the two countries; pensioners of one country and their dependants residing in the other country; and the dependant families of persons employed in the other country. Under the terms of the agreement net liability between the two countries is...
- Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: Sativex is a derivative of cannabis. Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, the manufacture, production, preparation, sale, supply, distribution and possession of derivatives of cannabis is unlawful except for the purposes of research. I am aware that claims have been made in respect of possible benefits of cannabis and products containing cannabis for patients suffering from certain conditions...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272, 362, 403, 411 and 438 together. I wish to advise the Deputies that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If these matters remain of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise them with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: CervicalCheck is a programme provided by the HSE's National Cancer Screening Service. From September 2009, in line with best international practice, CervicalCheck changed from an open access entry system to an organised call, re-call system of invitation. This change will ensure that an effective and efficient population approach to screening that maximises target population coverage is...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 281, 369 and 380 together. The Government decided in the context of Budget 2010 that spending by the Health Service Executive (HSE) on the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) in 2010 should be limited to â¬63 million. This is the approximate level of expenditure on the DTSS in 2008. The reduction in DTSS expenditure reflects the imperative to achieve...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Apr 2010)
Mary Harney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.