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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 Jan 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: Prescription Charges (16 Jan 2013)

Alex White: Medical card holders are required to pay a €1.50 charge (per item) for medicines and other prescription items supplied to them by community pharmacists, subject to a cap of €19.50 per month for each person or family. Charges are not payable in respect of items supplied under the Long Term Illness Scheme. Prescription charges do not apply to children in the care of the HSE or to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (16 Jan 2013)

Alex White: The HSE informed the Deputy in a direct reply on 21 June 2012 that the appointment of a Principal Dental Surgeon for Dublin South East/Wicklow was anticipated by the end of June 2012. The HSE has been asked to confirm to the Deputy by direct reply whether the appointment has been made.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 Jan 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: Medical Card Applications (16 Jan 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: General Practitioner Services (16 Jan 2013)

Alex White: The Programme for Government commits to reforming the current public health system by introducing Universal Health Insurance with equal access to care for all. As part of this, the Government is committed to introducing, on a phased basis, GP care without fees within its first term of office. Primary legislation is required to give effect to Government commitment to introduce a universal GP...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (16 Jan 2013)

Alex White: The HSE has therefore been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (16 Jan 2013)

Alex White: Ireland's public health policy objective in relation to smoking is to promote and subsequently move towards a tobacco free society. I am committed to moving us closer towards that objective. The Tobacco Policy Review Group (TPRG) is examining a number of areas which need to be developed or enhanced in order to reduce smoking prevalence in eland. The TPRG is considering the possibility of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services (16 Jan 2013)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive Community Audiology service administers and monitors hearing tests for adults who are at risk for hearing loss. Appointments for the audiology service are sent in a strict chronology according to clinical priorities and date of receipt of referral. The HSE has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 Jan 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 (16 Jan 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 her as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (16 Jan 2013)

Alex White: Under the provisions of the Health Act 1970, medical cards are provided to persons who, in the opinion of the Health Service Executive, are unable without undue hardship to arrange general practitioner medical and surgical services for themselves and their dependants. The assessment for a medical card is determined primarily by reference to the means of the applicant and his/her dependants....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 Jan 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: Medical Card Eligibility (16 Jan 2013)

Alex White: Under the provisions of the Health Act 1970, medical cards are provided to persons who, in the opinion of the Health Service Executive, are unable without undue hardship to arrange general practitioner medical and surgical services for themselves and their dependants. The assessment for a medical card is determined primarily by reference to the means of the applicant and his/her dependants....

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (16 Jan 2013)

Alex White: In circumstances where the taking of blood is necessary to either (a) assist in the process of diagnosing a patient or (b) monitor a diagnosed condition, General Practitioners (GPs) may not charge patients if they are eligible for free GMS services under the Health Act, 1970, as amended.  It is the contracted responsibility of GPs to provide proper and necessary treatment to eligible...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (16 Jan 2013)

Alex White: The Programme for Government provides for the introduction of a new General Medical Services (GMS) General Practitioner (GP) contract with an increased emphasis on the management of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. It is envisaged that the new contract, when finalised, will focus on prevention and will include a requirement for GPs to provide care as part...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 Jan 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: Medical Products (16 Jan 2013)

Alex White: The Health Service Executive is responsible for the supply of drugs. The HSE has therefore been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 Jan 2013)

Alex White: As part of Budget 2013, it was announced that the income thresholds for medical cards for the over 70’s age group are to be changed. The intention is that: persons aged 70 years and over, whose gross weekly income is not more than €600 in the case of single persons and €1,200 in te case of couples, will qualify for full eligibility (medical cards); and persons aged 70...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Expenditure (16 Jan 2013)

Alex White: The Estimate agreed for the Health Votes includes ambitious savings targets for the PCRS (medical cards and drug costs), many of which will require legislation to achieve. A reduction in expenditure of €323m is required against the projection in 2013. The HSE Board made a decision to introduce an additional €60m in cost reductions in the community schemes in the National Service...