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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (25 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 418, 450 and 461 together. 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 been necessary to suspend from the HSE Reimbursement List...

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 as a matter of urgency.

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: General Practitioner Services (25 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: 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 Licensing (25 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 433 and 434 together. The HSE has recently received an application for Kayldeco's inclusion under the Community Drugs Scheme. In accordance with normal procedures, The National Centre for Pharmoeconomics will be conducting a Health Technology Assessment on the product before any reimbursement decision is made by the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (25 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 435 and 444 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Drugs (25 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: 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. This includes gluten-free...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Availability (25 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The Government is committed to the objectives of the National Drugs Strategy and to continuing support for drug and alcohol addiction services across the country. Over €980,000 has been allocated from the Drugs Initiative of my Department this year to community drugs projects supported by the North East Regional Drugs Task Force. Details of the projects supported by the Task Force,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (25 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 438 and 439 together. The Health Service Executive has stated that on 1st September 2012, 96% of all complete medical card applications and renewals had been processed within the 15 day target and 213 applications had yet to be processed. I have asked the Health Service Executive for a report on the waiting time for medical card appeals. I will revert to...

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 as a matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (25 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: There have been no amendments made to the medical card eligibility criteria over the 2011-2012 period. However, a number of changes have been made to the way in which medical card applications are processed by the Health Service Executive (HSE). Any medical card holder undergoing a review, who genuinely engages with that review, will not have their entitlement withdrawn before the review is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (25 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Budget (25 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The information requested is currently being collated by the HSE and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (25 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: Medical Card Drugs (25 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: 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. There are no alternative Omega-3 triglyceride products available under the Community Drugs Scheme. However, these products are available over the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Advisory Committee on Drugs Meetings (25 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The reconstitution of the National Advisory Committee on Drugs is currently under consideration with a view to finalising arrangements in the area before the end of the year.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (25 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: Alprazolam belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines are commonly used to treat anxiety, sleep disturbance and insomnia and are known to be associated with dependence and withdrawal symptoms. Consequently, benzodiazepines are usually recommended for short-term treatment only. The Irish Medicines Board-approved prescribing information for alprazolam products...