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- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Oct 2010)
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 — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (6 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 218 and 219 together. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: Waiting times for orthodontic assessment and treatment vary across the country and within the HSE regions. In the Dublin Mid Leinster region, average waiting times for assessment range from 3 months to 12 months. The corresponding range for the Dublin North East region is from 2.5 months to 10 months. In the South the range is from 4 months to 12 months. In the West the range is from 6...
- Written Answers — Assisted Human Reproduction: Assisted Human Reproduction (5 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: IVF treatment is not provided or funded by the public health system. Patients who access IVF treatment privately may claim tax relief on the costs involved under the tax relief for medical expenses scheme. In addition, a defined list of fertility medicines needed for fertility treatment is covered under the High Tech Scheme administered by the Health Service Executive. Medicines covered by...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: My Department and the HSE are monitoring the effects of changes to the Dental Treatment Services Scheme. Responsibility for the Dental Treatment Benefit Scheme, which provides dental services to insured people, rests with my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection. The Government's decision to limit the funding available to the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) was made in view...
- Written Answers — Health Service Funding: Health Service Funding (5 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 21, 32, 58 and 82 together. The Revised Estimates for 2010 allocated â¬14.6 billion for the HSE. In setting the Estimates, the Government took difficult but necessary decisions to secure the economy and stabilise the national finances. In its National Service Plan, the HSE committed to achieving greater efficiencies while maintaining services at 2009...
- Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (5 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: The Government has decided to introduce a system of reference pricing combined with generic substitution of medicines. This will promote price competition and deliver ongoing savings for both the State and for patients. In June, I launched a report which sets out a proposed model for the operation of generic substitution and reference pricing. I expect to see significant progress on the...
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (5 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: There are 1,305 adults and 69 children waiting for hearing aids following assessment. The average waiting time for adults is currently 3 to 4 months and the average waiting time for children is approximately 6 weeks. The total cost of hearing aids provided through HSE services to medical card holders in 2009 was just over â¬1.4m for adults and â¬0.3m for children. This does not include...
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (5 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: The Report of the Expert Group on Resource Allocation and Financing in the Health Sector was submitted to the Minister for Finance and I on 9 July 2010. The Expert Group was asked to analyse the current resource allocation arrangements for health and personal social services and recommend changes which would support the core objectives of the health reform programme. It was also asked to...
- Written Answers — Capital Spending Programmes: Capital Spending Programmes (5 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 25 and 42 together. The Public Capital Programme 2010 - 2016 as announced by Government in July provides a total of â¬2,891 million over the period 2010 -2016 for the Health group of Votes. This represents an increase of approximately â¬35m, on the previously notified capital envelope for the period to 2013. It also confirms that the annual capital funding...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (5 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive (HSE), with my full support, decided to centralise the processing of all medical cards and GP visit card applications and renewals to its Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) in Dublin. In January 2009, the PCRS took over the processing of all medical card applications for persons aged 70 or over. In September 2009, the processing of all applications from...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: As of 31 July 2010 there were a total of 464 people on methadone waiting lists, none of whom were under 18 years of age, and a total of 64 HSE clinics providing methadone treatment nationwide. The total number of people on methadone at the end of July was 9,204. 5,344 people were receiving treatment in HSE clinics, 3,307 people were receiving community based treatment through General...
- Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (5 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: I am very concerned about the recent outbreak of TB in Cork. A HSE Outbreak Control team was established to manage the situation. Cases of active and latent TB found have been referred for appropriate treatment and follow up care. All involved with the school have been reassured that (i) the children with active TB infection are on treatment and are not currently infectious (ii) children or...
- Written Answers — Health Service Funding: Health Service Funding (5 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 30 and 66 together. Charges are levied for private patients availing of private and semi-private accommodation in public hospitals. In most, but not all, cases these charges are paid by private health insurance companies on behalf of their members. At the end of 2009 some â¬41 million in such charges was due to the HSE West, and a further â¬2.5 million owed...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (5 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: The Health Service Executive (HSE), with my full support, decided to centralise the processing of all medical cards and GP visit card applications and renewals to its Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) in Dublin. In January 2009, the PCRS took over the processing of all medical card applications for persons aged 70 or over. In September 2009, the processing of all applications from...
- Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (5 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: The timing for the capitalisation and sale of the VHI will depend on a number of factors, which will be decided by Government in light of the advices of the experts on the appropriate sequencing and structure of the disposal of the company. My Department is currently finalising a request for tenders for the provision of financial, legal and all other advices relating to the rebalancing of...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (5 Oct 2010)
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 Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (5 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's questions relate to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (5 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: There has been a growing demand for, and investment in, speech therapy services over the last number of years. A particular priority for my Department and the Department of Education and Skills in recent years has been the expansion of the supply of therapy graduates. The Government has invested heavily in the education and training of such personnel in order to secure a good supply of...
- Written Answers — Health Service Funding: Health Service Funding (5 Oct 2010)
Mary Harney: Charges are levied for private patients availing of private and semi-private accommodation in public hospitals. In most, but not all, cases these charges are paid by private health insurance companies on behalf of their members. At the end of 2009 some â¬92.5 million in such charges was due to the HSE. Charges due include those billed to patients or their insurance companies where payment...