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- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 May 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 (26 May 2009)
Mary Harney: On 29 April 2009, I announced reductions in fees payable to certain health professionals in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009. The professionals involved include general practitioners, dentists, pharmacists, ophthalmologists, optometrists and dispensing opticians who hold contracts with the HSE. Professionals who render services...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 May 2009)
Mary Harney: Refurbishment work took place last year in St Vincent's University Hospital to provide eight single en-suite rooms for the exclusive use of people with cystic fibrosis. The next stage in the development of St. Vincent's Hospital will involve the building of a new ward block to replace existing accommodation. The new ward block will include accommodation for cystic fibrosis patients. I am...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 May 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 (26 May 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (26 May 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 Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 May 2009)
Mary Harney: The management of waiting lists generally is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the Executive for direct reply. The National Treatment Purchase Fund arranges treatment for patients who have been on a surgical waiting list for more than three months. It is open to the person in question or anyone acting on their...
- Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (26 May 2009)
Mary Harney: I am advised by the Health Service Executive (HSE) that the five products/product categories of highest cost under the GMS scheme in 2008 are as follows: Atorvastatin â¬62.2 m Clinical Nutritional Products â¬41.2 m Salmeterol and other drugs for obstructive airway diseases â¬26.9 m Esomeprazole â¬25.3 m Omeprazole â¬24.8 m Public expenditure...
- Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (26 May 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 (26 May 2009)
Mary Harney: If the case referred to by the Deputy relates to a civil action I would have no involvement in the matter. The procedure for making a complaint to the Medical Council concerning a registered medical practitioner is set out in the Medical Practitioners Act 2007. A person may make a complaint to the Council's Preliminary Proceedings Committee on specified grounds. If, following examination...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 May 2009)
Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (26 May 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...
- Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (26 May 2009)
Mary Harney: The Irish Medicines Board is the competent authority for the regulation of medicinal products in Ireland. I am advised by the Board that the drug sodium amytal was licenced in 1977. There are a number of different formulations (oral and injection) and doses (50mg, 100mg etc) available. The manufacturer ceased to distribute some formulations in the early 1990s. The licence was not renewed by...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 May 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 (26 May 2009)
Mary Harney: The assessment of eligibility for medical cards and GP visit cards is a statutory function of the Health Service Executive (HSE) and eligibility is determined following the examination of the means of the applicant and of his/her dependants. Under Section 45 of the Health Act 1970 medical cards are provided to persons who, in the opinion of the HSE, are unable without undue hardship to...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (26 May 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 — Cancer Treatment Services: Cancer Treatment Services (26 May 2009)
Mary Harney: Radiotherapy services will transfer from St. Luke's to St James's as part of the implementation of the National Plan for Radiation Oncology. The decision is based on expert advice and is designed to ensure that radiation oncology is integrated with all other aspects of cancer care, including surgery and medical oncology. This is in line with best international practice. The Board of St....
- Hospital Services. (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: In common with all hospitals, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, is addressing the challenge of delivering a high quality service to its patients while remaining within budget. The hospital is committed to providing the full level of services that it promised in its 2009 service plan. The top priority will be to protect patient care. So far this year, Crumlin hospital has delivered...
- Hospital Services. (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: Regarding the last point, we need a new hospital badly. If there is no single new hospital, major work will need to be done at the Temple Street Children's Hospital, which is not fit for purpose, and at Crumlin hospital. The decision was made two years ago, the project is proceeding, money will be provided and there is a great deal of interest in making provision for the hospital. As I...
- Hospital Services. (21 May 2009)
Mary Harney: Since 2005, we have increased the budget to Crumlin hospital by 39%, which is considerable. We are not engaged in spin. A significant amount of work is under way by the development board to put in place the new children's hospital. I compliment the chairman of Crumlin hospital, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, on his tremendous work in trying to advance the project. It does not meet with...