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Written Answers — Medical Insurance: Medical Insurance (18 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: In 2001, the two remaining private hospitals which provide maternity services, Bon Secours Hospital in Cork and Mount Carmel Hospital in Dublin, informed the Department of Health and Children that they would be unable to secure public liability insurance cover at affordable premiums for 2002 if they were to continue to deliver babies. The closure of maternity units at the hospitals would have...

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (18 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: The provision of orthodontic services is the statutory responsibility of the health boards in the first instance. The Department of Health and Children seeks to develop the treatment capacity of orthodontics, nationally and in the Western Health Board, in a sustainable way over the longer term. Given the potential level of demand for orthodontic services, the provision of such services will...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Proposals for legislation in respect of the harmful traditional practice of female genital mutilation, which were submitted by Comhlámh to the Department of Health and Children, are being considered. The Department considers that such an act is an offence under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. It is a matter for the Garda Síochána to prosecute any person who performs...

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programme: Drug Treatment Programme (18 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of drug treatment services rests with the health boards in the first instance. I am advised by the Eastern Regional Health Authority that methadone is not prescribed for individuals whose primary addiction is cocaine. The authority's addiction services unit provides a range of services to those presenting with cocaine use problems. The treatment methodologies...

Written Answers — Health Board Staff: Health Board Staff (18 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the recruitment process involved in the appointment of a doctor to a vacant GMS post rests with the chief executive officer of the relevant health board. This matter has been referred to the chief executive officer of the South Eastern Health Board for investigation and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of services for residents of County Kilkenny is, in the first instance, a matter for the South Eastern Health Board. The Department of Health and Children has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of services for residents of County Carlow is, in the first instance, a matter for the South Eastern Health Board. The Department of Health and Children has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (18 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of services at Peamount Hospital rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. The Department of Health and Children has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (18 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the following table:

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (18 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of services at Letterkenny General Hospital rests with the North Western Health Board. I gave approval in July 2003 to the board to proceed with the planning of an extension to the accident and emergency unit at the hospital. The board and its design team are carrying out an option appraisal to determine the preferred option for the location of the facility on...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: The provision of hospital services for people living in County Mayo is a matter for the Western Health Board. The Department of Health and Children has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: As the Deputy is aware, responsibility for the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons in County Mayo rests with the Western Health Board. The Department of Health and Children has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (18 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: The national roll-out of BreastCheck requires detailed planning to include essential infrastructure. The BreastCheck clinical unit in the southern area will be at the South Infirmary and Victoria Hospital in Cork, with three associated mobile units. The area of coverage will be counties Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Limerick and south Tipperary. The South Infirmary and Victoria Hospital considered...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (18 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of services at Monaghan General Hospital rests with the North Eastern Health Board. The Department of Health and Children has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the case and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — General Practitioner Co-operatives: General Practitioner Co-operatives (18 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Some €7.124 million was allocated to the South Eastern Health Board between 2000 and 2003 for the expansion of its out-of-hours co-operative, Caredoc. Some €3.492 million has been included in the health board's base allocation for the continued provision of services under this heading in 2004. This dedicated funding is exclusive of the fees paid to participating general practitioners. All...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (18 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: The expansion of rheumatology services is initially a matter for the Western Health Board, which has prepared a strategic plan for the development of such services in the region. The plan proposes the appointment of additional rheumatologists. I agree there is a need for additional investment in rheumatology services in the west and other regions. The question of funding additional consultant...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Medical card holders are eligible for a range of treatments and services without charge under the GMS scheme. However, the issue of certificates for driving licence tests to any medical card holder, regardless of age, may incur charges. I do not have any plans to change the current system.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Where an individual requires specific treatment which is necessary and which cannot be provided in Ireland, a health board may refer the person to another member state for treatment. Under EU regulations, the board issues form E112 to the person being referred to establish his or her entitlement to such treatment and to imply a commitment by the health board to pay the full cost of the...

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (13 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons in County Kildare rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has asked the regional chief executive to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to him directly.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (13 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of health services to persons living in Counties Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the regional chief executive of the authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and to reply to her directly.