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Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (19 Jul 2012)

Róisín Shortall: Some vitamin B12 injections are covered by the General Medical Services (GMS) scheme. If the Deputy can furnish me with the details of the injection in question, I will have the matter investigated.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Jul 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 — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (19 Jul 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 — Alcohol Pricing: Alcohol Pricing (19 Jul 2012)

Róisín Shortall: As the Deputy will be aware, the National Substance Misuse Strategy, was published earlier this year. It contained many recommendations and policy options in relation to tackling the over-consumption of alcohol in Ireland. Among the suggested options was the introduction of minimum pricing. A proposal on this and other alcohol-related issues has been prepared for Government. It includes a...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Jul 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Jul 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Jul 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Jul 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Jul 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Jul 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Jul 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 — Drug Treatment Programmes: Drug Treatment Programmes (19 Jul 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 771, 772, 792, 793 and 795 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (19 Jul 2012)

Róisín Shortall: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government has recently published the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012. This Bill, when enacted, shall provide for a system of reference pricing and generic substitution which will drive price competition in the generics market. Forecasts from the pharmaceutical industry demonstrate that a large number of currently patent protected...

Written Answers — Fibromyalgia Support Services: Fibromyalgia Support Services (19 Jul 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The Department of Social Protection has confirmed that Fibromyalgia is accepted as a certifiable medical condition. Eligibility to its illness related benefit/allowance schemes is determined by the condition's severity and expected duration. The medical assessment is made in accordance with that Department's evidence based medical guidelines/protocols. Insofar as the Department of Health...

Seanad: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Jul 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I thank all of the Members who contributed to the debate and thank them for their consideration of, and input into, the legislation. Their points will certainly be taken on board in the progress of this Bill. Senator Byrne offered to sit late and to take all Stages, although his colleague was not in agreement with that earlier. I also acknowledge the offer made by Sentator Cullinane. I...

Seanad: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Jul 2012)

Róisín Shortall: It is very important to emphasise that patients will continue to be able to obtain their necessary medications from their community pharmacist and that patients and tax payers will benefit from paying less for their medications. Moreover, this Bill also provides that if, in the opinion of a prescriber, there is a clinical reason why a medicine should not be substituted, then the patient...

Written Answers — Alcohol Pricing: Alcohol Pricing (18 Jul 2012)

Róisín Shortall: As the Deputy will be aware, the National Substance Misuse Strategy, was published earlier this year. It contained many recommendations and policy options in relation to tackling the over-consumption of alcohol in Ireland. Among the suggested options was the introduction of minimum pricing. A proposal on this and other alcohol-related issues has been prepared for Government. It includes a...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Jul 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 318 to 322, inclusive, and 327 to 339, inclusive, together. The report of the HSE National Audiology Review Group was published in April 2011. The Group has developed a comprehensive set of recommendations to address the inconsistencies and inadequacies in audiology services. Recommendations currently being pursued by the HSE's Audiology Clinical Care...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (18 Jul 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (18 Jul 2012)

Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.