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Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. Question No. 197 answered with Question No. 184.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: Under the provisions of the Health Act 1970 medical cards are provided to persons who, in the opinion of the HSE, are unable without undue hardship to arrange GP services for themselves and their dependants. The assessment for a medical card is therefore determined primarily by reference to the means, including the income and expenditure, of the applicant and his or her partner and...

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (29 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The Programme for Government committed to reforming the current public health system by introducing Universal Health Insurance with equal access to care for all. As part of this reform programme, the Government is committed to introducing Universal Primary Care within its first term of office. Initially, free GP cover will be extended to persons with defined long-term illnesses in receipt of...

Seanad: Hospital Accommodation (29 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I thank Senator Cullinane for raising this issue. I am responding on behalf of my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch. Recently the HSE confirmed its commitment to sustaining 101 elderly long-stay beds between Dungarvan community hospital and Dunabbey House. Both units operate under the management of Dungarvan community hospital. The hospital serves the catchment area...

Seanad: Hospital Accommodation (29 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I can only repeat what I have in writing from the HSE, that the HSE south service plan for this year refers to the closure of 13 long-stay beds at Dungarvan community hospital. That is the situation and, in addition to that in terms of numbers, there is a commitment that the 16 short-stay beds that were closed in the hospital are to reopen on a phased basis over the next few weeks. It is...

Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (28 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The Forum on Fluoridation, which reported in 2002, advised that the fluoridation of piped public water supplies should continue as a public health measure. One of the recommendations of the Forum was to amend the Fluoridation of Water Supplies Regulations, 1965 to redefine the optimal level of fluoride in drinking water from 0.8 to 1.0 parts per million (ppm) to between 0.6 and 0.8 ppm....

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Feb 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 (28 Feb 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 (28 Feb 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 (28 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: The HSE's Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) is responsible for the payment of fees and allowances to general practitioners (GPs) who are contracted by the HSE to provide services under the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme. The PCRS does not pay GPs for the provision of phlebotomy services. Blood tests carried out as part of the general treatment of a patient are covered by the...

Written Answers — Primary Care Strategy: Primary Care Strategy (28 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 662 and 663 together. The Government is embarking on a major reform programme for the health system. The aim of this reform is to deliver a single-tier health service that will deliver equal access to care based on need, not income. A fundamental element in the reform process involves significant strengthening of primary care services to deliver universal...

Written Answers — Medical Training: Medical Training (28 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 665 and 669 together. At present, doctors who wish to pursue a career in General Practice must obtain a place on a 4 year vocational training course. Time spent on hospital rotation is not recognised for this purpose. "Fast track" training refers to a potential programme for doctors who have already gained some of the required hospital rotation experience...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Feb 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 — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (28 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: I understand from the Health Services Executive (HSE) that a general information sheet, which includes dental care information, is provided to patients who are initiating methadone treatment. It is open to the person who has put forward the proposal to you to contact the HSE Social Inclusion Unit who have indicated that they would be willing to discuss the proposal for a specific leaflet in...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (28 Feb 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 (28 Feb 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 (28 Feb 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 (28 Feb 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 (28 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: 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 Pradaxa for the prevention of stroke in patients with...

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programme: Drug Treatment Programme (28 Feb 2012)

Róisín Shortall: As the Deputy will be aware, this matter was the subject of a Topical Debate on 15 February 2012. I have asked the HSE to provide me with a full report on the issue and will revert to the Deputy as soon as I have received that information.