Results 7,121-7,140 of 9,393 for speaker:Alex White

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: The information sought by the Deputy is as follows: Local Authority Area 2009 € (incl VAT) 2010 € (incl VAT) 2011 € (incl VAT) Carlow 16,545 18,561 14,760 Cavan 12,231 13,275 12,170 Clare 62,308 64,397 59,617 Cork County 187,908 193,997 200,077 Cork City 43,512 57,557 55,946 Donegal 53,544 38,155 46,513 Fingal 151,824 159,940...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (9 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 (9 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 Drugs (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 566 and 567 together. 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: Misuse of Drugs (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I have noted the findings of Bulletin 7 of the Drug Prevalence Survey 2010/2011, covering Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol-Related Harm in Ireland. The results of this survey back up the considerable bank of evidence already available on alcohol consumption, and the implications of that consumption, in Ireland. The Steering Group Report on a National Substance Misuse Strategy, launched...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: Dental services to children up to 16 years are provided by the Public Dental Service of the HSE. The service is targeted at children at key stages in their development. Children are given dental examinations and any follow-up treatment required at these stages. When required, emergency dental treatment is available to all children up to 16 years. In addition, the HSE provides orthodontic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 586, 587, 590, 591 and 641 together. I am committed, as outlined in the Programme for Government, to reforming the current public health system by introducing universal GP care without fees within the first term of office of this Government. The Programme for Government provides for significant strengthening of primary care services to deliver universal GP...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 588 and 589 together. The HSE's National Primary Care Office and Health Intelligence Unit has, in recent months, developed a Resource Allocation model, based on deprivation and need. Using this model, the HSE completed a detailed analysis of the numbers and distribution of public health nurses, registered general nurses, occupational therapists,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: I propose to take Questions Nos. 592 and 685 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (9 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 (9 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 Products (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: The HSE recently received an application for Kalydeco's inclusion under the Community Drugs Scheme. In accordance with normal procedures, the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics is conducting a Health Technology Assessment on this product which will consider if the drug is cost-effective at the price offered to the HSE. No reimbursement decision will be made until the assessment has been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (9 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: Dental Services (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: Patients who are referred by the HSE's dental service school screening programme to the HSE Orthodontic Service are assessed under the modified Index of Treatment Need, which was introduced in 2007. Patients with the greatest level of need, i.e. Grade 5 or Grade 4, are provided with treatment.  The HSE is commencing an independent review of Orthodontic Services which will consider a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (9 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 Services Provision (9 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: Primary Care Centres Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: The information sought by the Deputy on the number of Primary Care Centres (PCCs) and their locations is collated by the HSE on an Integrated Service Area (ISA) basis and is set out in the following table. The other information requested is not routinely furnished to my Department by the HSE, therefore, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy in this regard. Number of Primary...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Administration (9 Oct 2012)

Alex White: In the current financial environment the Health Service Executive (HSE) is facing a challenge to deliver services in a way that will minimise any adverse impact on patients and continue to protect, as far as possible, the most vulnerable citizens. Unfortunately, it has become necessary for the HSE to suspend certain products from its list of reimbursable items. These include omega-3...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (9 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 Products (9 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.