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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Apr 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 (24 Apr 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.

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (24 Apr 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 cannot,...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Apr 2012)

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

Departmental Reports (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: A decision was taken by Government to indemnify the suppliers because that was the only basis on which the vaccine would be available in the country. As I stated earlier, similar arrangements were put in place in other European countries. There was an urgency in regard to making the vaccine available and the only basis on which it could be made available was if the State indemnified it....

Garda Stations (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I am responding to this matter on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Deputy Alan Shatter, who has asked me to convey to the Deputy that owing to a prior engagement he is unable to be here and to thank him for raising this topic. The Deputy will be aware that the provision of new Garda stations and Garda accommodation generally, including all site purchases and new...

Garda Stations (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I will cut to the chase. As the Deputy knows, we are operating in very constrained economic circumstances.

Garda Stations (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: As a result, there have been significant reductions in capital budgets. As I said earlier, the OPW and the Garda authorities are examining the proposals in respect of the Kickham Barracks site. There is no doubt that there is potential at the site. That possibility is under consideration at the moment, within the constraints of the capital budget. I will be happy to convey the Deputy's...

Pension Provisions (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I thank Deputy Hayes for raising this matter. Members will be aware of the recent and upcoming changes to the State pension provision which have been announced. I take this opportunity to explain on behalf of the Minister for Social Protection her reasons for making these changes. As Irish society has changed, pensions policy has evolved to reflect these changes. A key focus has been to...

Pension Provisions (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I will be happy to pass on the Deputy's comments to the Minister for Social Protection.

Nursing Home Repayment Scheme (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I thank Deputy Kelleher for raising this issue. The nursing homes support scheme will have been three years in operation in October and is on schedule to be reviewed this year. The scheme was introduced in 2009 with the commitment to review its operation after three years. The reason for allowing this period to elapse is to ensure that trends and statistics will be available to inform the...

Nursing Home Repayment Scheme (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I want to make it clear that this is not about saving money. It is an important part of the review, however, to ensure we are getting value for money by examining, for example, the relative costs of private versus public nursing home care.

Departmental Reports (24 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I thank Deputy Neville for raising this issue as it provides me with an opportunity to outline to the House its importance. In response to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, the HSE procured two vaccines, Pandemrix from GlazoSmithKline and Celvapan from Baxter. The HSE, with the approval of the Departments of Health and Finance, indemnified the suppliers from and against loss and damage in...

Seanad: Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (23 Apr 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I appreciate this opportunity to address the House on the Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012. I thank all Senators for their contributions during the debate. This is an extremely important Bill as it will facilitate the holding of a referendum on the stability treaty on Thursday, 31 May....

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (19 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 — Primary Care Centres: Primary Care Centres (19 Apr 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 Apr 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.