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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (19 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: Health Services Staff Issues (19 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 Eligibility (19 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: Medical cards are granted by the HSE on the basis of means and individual circumstances and all persons seeking a medical card must be assessed under the undue hardship principle. Medical cards are not awarded to any particular group of patients on the basis of a specific medical condition. However, the HSE may look beyond the applicants financial situation and have regard to other matters...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (19 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The product in question has been identified both nationally and internationally as not being cost effective or being of lesser benefit to patients. 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (19 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 (19 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: Medical Card Appeals (18 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: Community Employment Drug Rehabilitation Projects (18 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The Local and Regional Drugs Task Force Handbook, which is available on my Department's website, outlines the supports available for Community Sector representatives on Drugs Task Forces. The operational or administrative budgets of Drugs Task Forces include provision for the travel, subsistence expenses and family care costs of Community Sector representatives who attend regional, national...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (18 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 (18 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 (18 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1511, 1718, 1796, 1812 and 1823 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Applications (18 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: There are no plans to extend the list of conditions covered by the Long Term Illness Scheme. Under the Drug Payment Scheme, no individual or family pays more than €132 per calendar month towards the cost of approved prescribed medicines. The scheme significantly reduces the cost burden for families and individuals incurring ongoing expenditure on medicines. In addition, people who...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tax Reliefs Application (18 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 (18 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: Roaccutane (active substance, isotretinoin) is authorised for treating severe forms of acne which have been resistant to other standard therapies. It should only be prescribed by or under the supervision of doctors with expertise in using the product and with a full understanding of the risks of therapy and the monitoring requirements. Under European and Irish legislation, all medicinal...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Universal Health Insurance Provision (18 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1547 and 1548 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: Medicinal Products Supply (18 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: Gilenya, which is used for the treament of Multiple Sclerosis, has been reimbursed on the High Tech Scheme since 1 July 2012. There is no restriction on the reimbursement of High Tech prescriptions for Gilenya which are written by Neurologists.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The Programme for Government provides for significant strengthening of primary care services to deliver Universal GP Care with the removal of cost as a barrier to access for patients. Universal GP Care will be achieved on a phased basis. Primary legislation is required to give effect to this commitment. Legislation to allow the Minister for Health to make regulations to extend access to GP...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (18 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The information sought by the Deputy is collated by the HSE on an Integrated Service Area (ISA) basis and is set out in the attached tables. The HSE had identified a need for 518 Primary Care Teams (PCTs) by the end of 2012. This number has now been reduced to 485 PCTs, following realignment of team boundaries in some HSE areas. Number of Primary Care Teams Start of February 2011 End...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (18 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: Water Fluoridation (18 Sep 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1632, 1635 and 1838 together. 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 Expert Body confirms that, based on the review of all previous and current international and national scientific data, the balance of evidence worldwide...