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Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (23 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 and 205 together. The Health Repayment Scheme Appeals Office is an independent office established to provide an appeals service to those who wish to appeal the decision of the Scheme Administrator under the Health (Repayment Scheme) Act 2006. The claimant referred to by the Deputy lodged an Appeal Form with the Health Repayment Scheme Appeals Office on 30...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Jun 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 (23 Jun 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 — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (23 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: Work on the development of the National Paediatric Hospital is ongoing with the following progress made to-date: • The NPH Development Board (NPHDB) was established in May 2007. • A site at the Mater Hospital Campus has been ceded to the Health Service Executive to accommodate this development. • The NPH Development Board has appointed an Executive, a Business Services Team and is in...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (23 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: There has been a growing demand for, and investment in, occupational therapy services over the last number of years. A particular priority for my Department and the Department of Education and Science in recent years has been the expansion of the supply of therapy graduates. The Government has also invested heavily in the education and training of such personnel in order to secure a good...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Jun 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 — Health Services: Health Services (23 Jun 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 — Health Services: Health Services (23 Jun 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 — Health Services: Health Services (23 Jun 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 Services: Hospital Services (23 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: The Medical Council is charged with responsibility for the registration of medical practitioners and the regulation of their activities. The Medical Practitioners Act 2007 provides for a clear compulsory requirement for registration for all medical practitioners, including cosmetic surgeons. In January 2007, as part of the government's commitment to ensuring patient safety and quality in...

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (23 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — Data Protection: Data Protection (23 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive fully recognises the obligation it has in relation to the personal and sensitive information that it holds and is fully committed to ensuring its protection. The HSE has developed and implemented a comprehensive set of information security policies based on respecting and protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the information it holds at all times. These...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (23 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (23 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: 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 Service Executive's general medical card / GP visit card income guidelines. The...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (23 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: Regulation (EC) 1408/71 deals with the coordination of social security, including healthcare, for those moving within the European Union. Under its provisions, persons residing in Ireland who are attached to the social security system of another member state are entitled to receive healthcare services in Ireland at the cost of the member state with which they are affiliated. This is in...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Jun 2009)

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

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (23 Jun 2009)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 234 and 235 together. The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. However my Department is compiling the information which will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available. With regard to the Health Service Executive, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to reply directly to the Deputy...