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- Written Answers — Complementary Therapies: Complementary Therapies (7 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: The Report of the National Working Group on the Regulation of Complementary Therapists in 2006 made recommendations on strengthening the regulatory environment for complementary therapists. The Report of the National Working Group outlined guidance for professional associations and provided examples of codes of ethics and good practice, including grievance and disciplinary procedures. To...
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (7 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: I am currently considering the recommendations in the report of the Vaccine Damage Steering Group and it is my intention to publish the report when I have completed my deliberations. I expect to be in a position to do so shortly.
- Written Answers — Health Service Executive Reports: Health Service Executive Reports (7 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: The Government is committed to ensuring quality health services, delivered efficiently and effectively. Ensuring patient safety is paramount, so that people can have confidence in the services and that the best possible patient outcomes are achieved. In 2008 the HSE commissioned a comprehensive review of adult critical care services in order to inform the planning and future provision of...
- Written Answers — Health Repayment Scheme: Health Repayment Scheme (7 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: The report of the Orthodontic Review Group in 2006 recommended that existing guidelines for eligibility for Orthodontic treatment be replaced with new criteria based on the internationally recognised Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN). These new guidelines have been implemented by the HSE.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: Decisions on the procurement and stockpiling of medicines and other requisites for use during an influenza pandemic are taken by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) usually based on advice from the Pandemic Influenza Expert Group. While there has been a number of discussions at NPHET on antibiotic requirements in the event of an influenza pandemic no decisions have yet been...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Drugs Payment Scheme. (2 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: It still exists. It is harder to close down than it was to start it.
- Drugs Payment Scheme. (2 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: I am happy to be here to respond to the Adjournment motions tabled by the Deputies. I hold pharmacists in very high regard. I have played my part in opening up the market opportunities for young pharmacists here, particularly those who were educated abroad and did not have an opportunity to open their own businesses. The fact is that we will spend â¬16 billion on public health services...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (2 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: Subject to overall parameters set by Government, the Health Service Executive has the responsibility for determining the composition of its staffing complement. In that regard, it is a matter for the Executive to manage and deploy its human resources to best meet the requirements of its Annual Service Plan for the delivery of health and personal social services to the public. As this is a...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 47 and 48 together. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (2 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borelliosis) is an infection caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi which is transmitted to humans by bites from ticks infected with the bacteria. The infection is generally mild affecting only the skin, but can sometimes be more severe involving other organs. Ramblers, campers and those who work in such areas especially if they come into contact...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (2 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: As I indicated in response to Parliamentary Question No. 226 of 23 June last, persons aged 16 years or older, who are financially independent of their parents, including those living with their parents, are assessed independently. In such cases, the determination of eligibility for a medical card is based on their own income. The assessment is carried out in accordance with the Health...
- Written Answers — Health Service Expenditure: Health Service Expenditure (2 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (2 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Community Pharmacy Services: Community Pharmacy Services (2 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: I am aware that a small number of community pharmacists have indicated their intention to withdraw from participation in the community drugs schemes in the light of my decision to reduce certain payments under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009. These measures are absolutely necessary for two reasons. Firstly, the cost of the community drugs schemes has doubled...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (2 Jul 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.