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- Written Answers — Medical Expenses Reimbursement: Medical Expenses Reimbursement (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 — Health Services: Health Services (23 May 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides access to dental treatment for adult medical card holders. Patients with special needs, high risk patients and those who have greater clinical needs, including patients with diabetes and/or a heart condition, receive priority for treatment. A free oral examination every calendar year and free emergency dental treatment with a focus on...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 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 — Water Fluoridation Policy: Water Fluoridation Policy (22 May 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The Forum on Fluoridation, which was established by the Minister for Health and Children in 2000, 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...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 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 (22 May 2012)
Róisín Shortall: If a person has been refused a medical card they can lodge an appeal within 21 days. Details of the appeals process are forwarded to the applicant with their refusal letter. As this refusal of a medical card renewal is a service matter I have referred it to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 May 2012)
Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 614 and 626 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 Universal GP Care within its first term of office. Primary legislation is required to give effect to this commitment....
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 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 (22 May 2012)
Róisín Shortall: Under the Health Act 2008, the income thresholds for entitlement to a medical card for those aged 70 and over are â¬700 (gross) per week (â¬36,000 per year) for a single person and â¬1,400 (gross) per week (â¬73,000 per year) for a couple. Persons aged 70 or over, whose gross income is above the stated thresholds, may, depending on their personal circumstances, still qualify for a...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 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 (22 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 — Health Services: Health Services (22 May 2012)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 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 (22 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 (22 May 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The Health Service Executive has confirmed to me that 95% of complete medical card applications are presently being processed within 15 days.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 May 2012)
Róisín Shortall: This service matter was previously referred to the Health Service Executive for response and has been raised again with the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 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 (22 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 (22 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 (22 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.