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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Alcohol Sales Legislation (14 May 2013)

Alex White: Each of the issues the Deputy has touched on has exercised me in the course of the preparation of this memo to Government and the intended preparation, for the first time, of public health alcohol legislation. We have a public health perspective on this issue. Traditionally, our only perspective on this in terms of public policy was the licensing laws. These laws are very important, of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Children's Hospital Status (14 May 2013)

Alex White: The Deputy should respect the Chair.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Alcohol Sales Legislation (14 May 2013)

Alex White: The problems of alcohol misuse and the recommendations to deal with these in the report of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland are similar to those reported by the substance misuse steering group. Both reports provide a robust analysis of the problems of alcohol misuse and key recommendations based on a thorough review of national and international evidence. I will be submitting...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Alcohol Sales Legislation (14 May 2013)

Alex White: I agree very much with what Deputy O'Sullivan has said and the insight she has brought to this. I recently met with members of the Royal College of Physicians and had the opportunity to discuss these issues with them. The Deputy has outlined some of their concerns in her question. Although the proposals have not yet gone to Cabinet, the proposals I regard as important are also regarded as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (14 May 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116, 120, 122, 131, 655, 680, 693, 702 and 703 together. The Government is committed to introducing, on a phased basis, a universal GP service without fees within its first term of office, as set out in the Programme for Government and the Future Health strategy framework. This policy constitutes a fundamental element in the Government’s health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (14 May 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 130 and 629 together. The delivery of primary care infrastructure is a dynamic process and must take account of changing circumstances including the feasibility of implementing the delivery of the centres by means of lease, direct- build or PPP. GP engagement and agreement to deliver primary care services from primary care centres is central to delivery of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (14 May 2013)

Alex White: The following table lists the Primary Care Centres which have become operational since May 2011. PQ 22565/13 - PCCs opened since May 2011 HSE Region County/Area PCT Location / Name Current Status Opening Date DML Dublin Inchicore Operational Q4 2011 DML Dublin Ballyfermot Operational Q3 2012 West Donegal Glenties Operational Q3 2012 DNE Meath Dunshaughlin Operational 2012 DNE Louth...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Applications (14 May 2013)

Alex White: The HSE is responsible for the administration of the Long Term Illness Scheme, therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Numbers (14 May 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 577 and 578 together. In 2011, 59,274 patients availed of the Long Term Illness Scheme. The corresponding figure for 2012 is not yet available. As at 29 April 2013 the number of persons who hold both an Long Term Illness card and a full medical card is 19,938. The decision by the previous Government not to extend prescription charges to the Long Term...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (14 May 2013)

Alex White: Under the provisions of the Health Act 1970, eligibility for health services in Ireland is based primarily on residency and means and medical cards are not awarded to any particular group of patients on the basis of a specific medical condition. However, the HSE has discretion to grant a medical card in certain circumstances. Medical card applicants who are unsuccessful following the means...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (14 May 2013)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (14 May 2013)

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 him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (14 May 2013)

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 him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (14 May 2013)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 586 and 597 together. The Deputy will be aware that, while medical cards are not awarded on the basis of a specific medical condition, the HSE has discretion to grant a medical card in certain circumstances. Medical card applicants who are unsuccessful following the means assessment, but who indicate that they suffer from a medical condition, are then...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (14 May 2013)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive operates under the legislative framework of the Health Act of 1970, as subsequently amended. In the interest of probity, the HSE is obliged to ensure that a person’s eligibility is correctly recorded in line with the eligibility legislation and the national guidelines and, in this regard, periodically asks card holders to confirm their circumstances. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (14 May 2013)

Alex White: The Clinical Trials Proposal and the two Medical Devices Proposals (one on medical devices and one on in vitro diagnostic medical devices), are high priority proposals for the Irish Presidency and have been identified as two of the four priority areas for the Health Presidency programme. The objective of the Clinical Trials Proposal is to address the decline in the numbers of clinical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (14 May 2013)

Alex White: Delivery of health care infrastructure is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (14 May 2013)

Alex White: Delivery of health care infrastructure is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (14 May 2013)

Alex White: Approval of infrastructure projects including primary care infrastructure is done in the context of the overall approval of the HSE's multi-annual Capital Plan which is developed over a rolling five year period. Each year the Executive's draft multi-annual Capital Plan requires the approval of the Minister for Health with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. In...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (14 May 2013)

Alex White: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that real and tangible proposals are currently being finalised on foot of the recommendations in the National Substance Misuse Strategy report. These proposals cover all of the areas mentioned in the report, including legislation on minimum unit pricing which is about setting a statutory floor price per gram of alcohol. The Cabinet Committee on Social...