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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 180. To ask the Minister for Health when an operation will take place in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26424/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (17 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 504. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a 2013 single farm payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25376/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: 716. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Galway will receive an appointment for physiotherapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25924/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Installation Aid Schemes Eligibility (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I too thank the Minister for his reply. What the Minister achieved through CAP for young farmers was fantastic and is something about which young farmers are particularly happy. The Minister said he was actively looking at what else could be done and that he did not want to over-promise, which I accept. In terms of what he is trying to achieve, can the Minister tell us when it might be...

Topical Issue Debate: Installation Aid Schemes Eligibility (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office and the Minister, Deputy Coveney, for taking this issue. Deputy Kyne clearly spelled out our concerns. I realise there is probably quite a small number of farmers caught in this trap but be that as it may they certainly have a grievance. 4 o’clock There are some who might not see the importance of it. These farmers, who are as well-trained...

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: When is that supposed to begin?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: What would be the cost of the new system?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: How much?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Obviously the intention is to save many times that amount through the new financial system.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: The cost is expected to be €80 million over ten years.

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: How is the issue of medical cards for children under six years of age proceeding?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Will it be this year or this summer?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: What of the €37 million set aside? Will this be affected by the €23 million that probably will not be saved in medical cards?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: And what of the €23 million relating to medical cards?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Does this involve a root and branch review of the PCRS, from the beginning of the process, when the application for a medical card is submitted, through to the point at which a decision is made on the application?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: There has been great reference in the media to an alleged case in which a parent was asked to prove their child still had Down's syndrome in order to retain a medical card that had been granted on a discretionary basis. Did that actually happen?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Was the question that was alleged actually put to the person concerned?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Has the investigative process been changed?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: Is Mr. O'Brien saying there will not be such a misunderstanding in the future?

Public Accounts Committee: 2012 Annual Report and Appropriation Accounts of the Comptroller and Auditor General
Vote 38 - Health
Vote 39 - Health Service Executive
Chapter 21 - Budget Management in Health Service Executive
Chapter 22 - Eligibility for Medical Cards (12 Jun 2014)

Paul Connaughton: The review of discretionary medical cards has now stopped. What is the position in reviewing what we might call "normal" medical cards?