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

Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive is currently progressing a large number of projects under its ongoing capital programme. The HSE continues to pursue all available options to ensure that best value for money is obtained for capital projects, including competitive tendering and the application of reductions in professional fees under Government policy. In line with recent general trends for...

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

Mary Harney: The Government will be considering the Estimates for 2010 over the next few months, in the context of its target to reduce the general government deficit to 3% of GDP by 2013 as part of its strategy for economic recovery. As part of the Estimates process, my Department and the Health Service Executive are examining options which might provide expenditure savings next year, while to the...

Written Answers — Departmental Statistics: Departmental Statistics (6 Oct 2009)

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

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

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 573 and 583 together. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE 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 — 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 — 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 Services: Health Services (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 Services: Hospital Services (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Harney: As this is a service issue, 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 — Hospital Services: Hospital 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 — Health Services: Health Services (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Harney: As these are service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Sep 2009)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Sep 2009)

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

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Harney: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 62 and 63 together. I understand from the Health Service Executive that a reply to PQ number 212, of the 28th of April, issued to the Deputy on the 30th of April, and a reply to PQ number 248, of the 30th of June, issued to the Deputy on the 6th of August. I am also informed that a further letter of clarification issued to the Deputy on the 4th of September.

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Harney: The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC), which was established by the Royal College of Physicians. The advice of the Committee is informed by sound public health advice and international best practice. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee recommends that children living in Ireland receive two doses of MMR...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Sep 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 (24 Sep 2009)

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

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Sep 2009)

Mary Harney: At present, medical cards are granted primarily on the basis of means and individual circumstances. Under the Health Act, 2004, determination of eligibility for medical cards is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive. The HSE has discretion, in cases of exceptional need, to provide assistance to individuals where undue hardship would otherwise be caused. Medical cards are made...