Results 15,401-15,420 of 24,567 for speaker:Róisín Shortall
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (26 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: 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: Primary Care Centres Provision (26 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: 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 (26 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: 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 (26 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (26 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (26 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The company who supplies the tablets on the Irish market has identified an alternative manufacturing site and a supply of tablets for the Irish market is expected later this year. Until then a Stelazine syrup product is available on the Irish market as an alternative for patients who require this medicine. My Department works closely has been with the Irish Medicines Board, (IMB), the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (26 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The development of Primary Care is central to this Government's objective of delivering a high-quality, integrated and cost-effective health system. The development of Primary Care Centres (PCCs), through a combination of public and private investment, will facilitate the delivery of multidisciplinary primary care and represents a tangible refocusing of the health service to deliver care in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (26 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: 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: National Drugs Strategy Publication (26 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The National Drugs Strategy sets out drugs policy in Ireland for the period up to 2016. Drugs policy encompasses five pillars - supply reduction, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and research and clear actions are in place for implementation. I am satisfied that good progress is being made across the actions of the Strategy, with the involvement of the statutory, voluntary and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Dealing (26 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The Deputy will be aware that the Dial to Stop Drug Dealing Campaign, which aims to provide a safe and confidential means for people to pass on information on drug dealing, has been in operation since September 2008. Following a review of the Dial to Stop Drug Dealing campaign, it was decided to put in place a more cost efficient approach to promoting the campaign in partnership with...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (25 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 390, 391 and 441 together. Water fluoridation and the use of appropriate fluorides is a major plank of public health policy in Ireland in the prevention and management of tooth decay. The Irish Expert Body on Fluorides and Health, which was established in 2004, monitors new and emerging issues on fluoride and its effects on health and related matters. The...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (25 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: 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 Appeals (25 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: 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 (25 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: 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 (25 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: 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: Medicinal Products Supply (25 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Irish Medicines Board (IMB) have engaged regarding the availability of Cymbalta with the principal wholesaler responsible for placing it on the Irish market on behalf of the marketing authorisation holder. The HSE and IMB have been advised that there is sufficient availability of the product to meet the needs of patients within the State. In order...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (25 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: 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 (25 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: 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 (25 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: 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 (25 Sep 2012)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.