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Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (11 Feb 2014)

Alex White: The Directive on Patients’ Rights in Cross Border Healthcare provides rules for the reimbursement to patients’ of the cost of receiving treatment abroad, where the patient would be entitled to such treatment in their home Member State (Member State of Affiliation) and supplements the rights that patients already have at EU level through the legislation on the coordination of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (11 Feb 2014)

Alex White: Alemtuzumab is no longer marketed under the trade name MabCampath. The manufacturer, Genzyme, withdrew the marketing authorisation for MabCampath in 2012. Genzyme subsequently has received a new marketing authorisation in Europe for Alemtuzumab under the brand name Lemtrada for the treatment of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. In the USA the FDA has refused marketing authorisation to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (11 Feb 2014)

Alex White: I am advised by the HSE that, once the assessment of eligibility for a medical card or a GP visit card has been finalised, the physical card is printed and posted to customers, generally within 48 hours. Following an assessment of eligibility that determines an applicant is ineligible for a medical card, or the assessment of eligibility determines that the applicant is eligible for a GP...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (11 Feb 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: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (11 Feb 2014)

Alex White: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The HSE received an application for the inclusion of Eculizumab (Brand: Soliris) in the community drugs schemes. The application was considered in line with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Magdalen Laundries (11 Feb 2014)

Alex White: The Minister for Justice and Equality is bringing forward in one Bill, on behalf of the relevant Departments, measures to deal with the provision of medical and other services and other matters to women who were admitted to and worked in the Magdalen Laundries. I am currently examining the health related provisions for inclusion in the legislation and expect to revert shortly to my...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (11 Feb 2014)

Alex White: Under the Health Act 1970, as amended, persons who are married or live together as husband and wife or are civil partners as respects each other within the meaning of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, are assessed in the same manner.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Youth Services Provision (11 Feb 2014)

Alex White: Local and Regional Drugs Task Forces receive annual funding from the Drugs Initiative of my Department to allocate to community based drugs initiatives in their areas. Organisations involved in providing youth diversion and rehabilitation may apply to their local Drugs Task Force for funding. A list of the Drugs Task Forces can be found on www.health.gov.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (11 Feb 2014)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive operates under the legislative framework of the Health Act of 1970, as subsequently amended. The assessment for a medical card is determined primarily by reference to the means, including the income and reasonable expenditure, of the applicant and his or her partner and dependants. In the interest of probity, the HSE is obliged to ensure that a person’s...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (11 Feb 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 Applications (11 Feb 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 Applications (11 Feb 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 Applications (11 Feb 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 Administration (11 Feb 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 Aids and Appliances Provision (11 Feb 2014)

Alex White: I have asked the HSE to investigate this case and respond to the Deputy as soon as possible

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (11 Feb 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: Health Services Provision (11 Feb 2014)

Alex White: Medical Card eligibility entitles medical card holders to receive health and social care services free of charge, as provided for under the General Medical Services Scheme. IVF is not a service that comes under the General Medical Services Scheme. Drugs used as part of fertility treatment are, however, covered under the Drugs Payments Scheme and High Tech Drug Arrangements. Under the Drugs...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (11 Feb 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 Eligibility (11 Feb 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: Health Services Provision (11 Feb 2014)

Alex White: Optometric services, including medical eye care, sight testing and optical appliances are provided by the HSE to medical card holders. The HSE has been asked to examine the particular query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.