Results 15,901-15,920 of 24,567 for speaker:Róisín Shortall
- Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (6 Jun 2012)
Róisín Shortall: Shortages of essential medicines are currently a cause of concern not just in Ireland but throughout Europe and the rest of the world. It is a global problem affecting health systems in all countries and impacting on patients world-wide. Medicines shortages can be the result of one, several or any combination of factors throughout the pharmaceutical supply chain such as manufacturing...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 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 (6 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 (6 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 — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (6 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.
- General Practitioner Services (6 Jun 2012)
Róisín Shortall: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue because it has come up from time to time in the last year in the House. I am glad to have the opportunity to clarify the position on it. The current general medical services GP capitation contract was introduced in 1989 and is based on a diagnosis and treatment model. Section 11 of the contract provides that the medical practitioner shall provide...
- General Practitioner Services (6 Jun 2012)
Róisín Shortall: I am disappointed to hear the problem is widespread in Deputy Lawlor's constituency, and I do not doubt him for a moment. I would encourage the Deputy to take action and to report the names of the GPs who are charging, when they should not be doing so, to the HSE. If he has a concern about doing that, I would be happy to act as a go-between and to accept reports from him on GPs who have...
- Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (24 May 2012)
Róisín Shortall: Shortages of essential medicines are currently a cause of concern not just in Ireland but throughout Europe and the rest of the world. It is a global problem affecting health systems in all countries and impacting on patients world-wide. Medicines shortages can be the result of one, several or any combination of factors throughout the pharmaceutical supply chain such as manufacturing...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (24 May 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 — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (24 May 2012)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (24 May 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 — Health Services: Health Services (24 May 2012)
Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 188 and 189 together. The public health system currently provides a dental service to schoolchildren aged up to 16 years. The service is targeted at children in key classes at key stages in their development. Children are given dental examinations and any follow up treatment required at these stages. When required, emergency dental treatment is available to...
- Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (23 May 2012)
Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 195 together. The Health (Fluoridation of Water Supplies) Act, 1960 provides for the fluoridation of public piped water supplies. This is achieved through the addition of hydrofluorosilicic acid (HFSA) to the water. The complete and rapid reaction between HFSA and water produces hydrogen ions (which are removed through a process called buffering),...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (23 May 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 Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (23 May 2012)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (23 May 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 (23 May 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 (23 May 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 (23 May 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 — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (23 May 2012)
Róisín Shortall: Cannabis is designated as a Schedule 1 controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, the manufacture, production, preparation, sale, supply, distribution and possession of cannabis or cannabis-based medicinal products are unlawful except for the purposes of research. As the law currently stands, it is not possible for cannabis-based medicinal...