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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (23 Oct 2012)
Alex White: The HSE has not carried out an analysis of the effectiveness of Primary Care Centres which have been developed across the country. However, it is accepted that in most instances a modern, well-equipped, accessible premises is central to the effective functioning of the Primary Care Team and evidence from Teams accommodated in new Primary Care Centres is very positive. Co-location of all...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (23 Oct 2012)
Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 Oct 2012)
Alex White: Section 67 of the Health Act 1970 requires the Health Service Executive (HSE) to make dental, ophthalmic and aural treatment and dental, optical and aural appliances available for persons with full eligibility without charge. In addition, section 7 of Health Act 2004 requires that the HSE have regard to the resources available to it and the need to secure the most beneficial, effective and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 Oct 2012)
Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 Oct 2012)
Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 Oct 2012)
Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Reports (23 Oct 2012)
Alex White: The Primary Care Unit in the Department of Health has had no involvement with this case. From enquiries made with the HSE, I understand an organisation asked the HSE's Local Health Manager in Cavan/Monaghan to carry out an investigation into the case. In the circumstances, the Deputy should refer the question to the HSE's Local Health Manager at Cavan/Monaghan Local Health Manager's Office,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (23 Oct 2012)
Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards Eligibility (23 Oct 2012)
Alex White: Since 1 July 2011, the Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) is responsible for the national administration of the Medical Card/GP Visit Card schemes. If individuals feel they have an entitlement to a refund, they should submit all relevant receipts to the Customer Relations Management Unit, Primary Care Reimbursement Service, HSE. Claims for refunds are processed on a case by case...
- Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Oct 2012)
Alex White: I thank the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Medical Card Applications (18 Oct 2012)
Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Medical Card Applications (18 Oct 2012)
Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Medical Products (18 Oct 2012)
Alex White: The HSE has, from time to time, run campaigns in conjunction with community pharmacies to enable people to return out of date or unused medicines for disposal. This initiative called the DUMP Campaign ("Dispose of Unused Medication Properly") was originally established in 2002. By way of example, the HSE South has operated the DUMP campaign successfully since 2007 and recently reminded...
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Dental Services Provision (18 Oct 2012)
Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Dental Services Provision (18 Oct 2012)
Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Medical Card Applications (18 Oct 2012)
Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Drugs Payment Scheme Administration (18 Oct 2012)
Alex White: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Medical Card Delays (18 Oct 2012)
Alex White: Under a new procedure, a medical card will remain valid, irrespective of the expiry date shown on the card, once the medical card holder is genuinely engaging with the HSE review process. The medical card status of an individual can be confirmed by any doctor or pharmacist in their practice or pharmacy, or by the medical card holders themselves either on-line at www.medicalcard.ie or through...
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Medical Card Applications (18 Oct 2012)
Alex White: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Medical Products (18 Oct 2012)
Alex White: Under the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977, the manufacture, production, preparation, sale, supply, distribution and possession of cannabis or cannabis-based medicinal products are unlawful except for the purposes of research. The Department has been informed by the Irish Medicines Board (IMB) that it has received a market authorisation request from a manufacturer under the EU Mutual Recognition...