Results 15,821-15,840 of 24,567 for speaker:Róisín Shortall
- Written Answers — Controlled Drug Sales: Controlled Drug Sales (14 Jun 2012)
Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176, 179 and 180 together. HSE expenditure on drugs and non-drug items (dressings, etc.) under the GMS and community drug schemes for the years 2007 to 2011, including mark ups and dispensing fees for pharmacists and wholesalers, is set out in the following table: 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Cost of drugs prescribed under the GMS and community drug schemes...
- Written Answers — Prescription Charges: Prescription Charges (14 Jun 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The information sought is currently being collated by the Health Service Executive and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (14 Jun 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 (14 Jun 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 (14 Jun 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 (14 Jun 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 (13 Jun 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Jun 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 (13 Jun 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 — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (13 Jun 2012)
Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 229 together. The Forum on Fluoridation advised in 2002 that the fluoridation of public piped water supplies should continue as a public health measure. 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 advises that...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Jun 2012)
Róisín Shortall: As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Jun 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 (13 Jun 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 — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (12 Jun 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The Forum on Fluoridation advised in 2002 that the fluoridation of public piped water supplies should continue as a public health measure. 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, including issues raised in the submission referred to by the Deputy. The Expert Body...
- Written Answers — Access to Health Services: Access to Health Services (12 Jun 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 Universal GP Care within its first term of office. Primary legislation is required to give effect to this commitment. The Department of Health is currently drafting...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (12 Jun 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (12 Jun 2012)
Róisín Shortall: I have issued no such direction. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (12 Jun 2012)
Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 563 and 620 together. Pradaxa is available under the GMS Scheme, the Drug Payment Scheme and other community drugs schemes for the prevention of blood clots in adult patients who have undergone elective hip replacement surgery or elective knee replacement surgery. The HSE is assessing the availability of resources to provide for the long term treatment with...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Jun 2012)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service related matter it has been referred to the HSE for a direct reply.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (12 Jun 2012)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.