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- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: I am fully committed to the development of high quality and quality assured cancer care for all patients regardless of geography. Outcomes for patients is what drives our policy and investment in cancer care. This objective is shared by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and is reflected in the Executive's National Service Plan, 2006. There has been significant investment in cancer care in...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: I have not been made aware of reports that unregistered doctors and dentists are advertising their services in migrant newspapers and ethnic shops. The Medical Council is the independent authority charged with primary responsibility for the registration and regulation of medical practitioners in the State. The function of the Medical Council is to protect the public through implementing...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Where a patient opts to see a consultant in a private capacity the fee charged is a private contractual arrangement between the patient and the consultant. Neither my Department nor the Health Service Executive has any responsibility for the reimbursement of such fees.
- Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: I should explain at the outset that the Community Welfare Service of the Health Service Executive (HSE) administers the supplementary welfare scheme on behalf of the Department of Social and Family Affairs. It has now been decided to transfer the scheme, together with associated resources, to the Department of Social and Family Affairs. My colleague, the Minister for Social and Family...
- Written Answers — Health Repayment Scheme: Health Repayment Scheme (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 281, 282 and 295 together. As the Health Service Executive has responsibility for administering the Health Repayment Scheme, enquiries relating to the scheme are referred to the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive. My Department has asked the HSE to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question regarding the way that children are assessed and deemed eligible for orthodontic treatment relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: As part of the ongoing Health Reform Programme, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has conducted a number of reviews and analyses of key areas of service provision. The review of acute hospital services in HSE South is critical to defining the strategic context for acute hospitals in the region. This review will identify an overall model of acute hospital services for HSE South and will...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter (case) investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: As indicated in my responses to the previous questions mentioned by the Deputy, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has responsibility for the planning and management of capital projects in the health sector, including the provision of a CT scanner at Ennis General Hospital. The HSE has recently informed my Department that the Mid West Hospitals Trust has agreed to provide funds towards the...
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The Office of Public Works is responsible for the provision of office accommodation for staff in my Department. However, there are no vacant buildings under my Department's control or ownership.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Under the 1970 Health Act, the Health Service Executive may arrange for the supply, without charge, of drugs, medicines and medical and surgical appliances to people with a specified condition, for the treatment of that condition, through the Long Term Illness Scheme (LTI). The LTI does not cover GP fees or hospital co-payments. The conditions are: mental handicap, mental illness (for people...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to human resource management issues within the Health Service Executive. As this is a matter for the Executive under the Health Act 2004, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: I take it the question refers to the charging of people with intellectual disabilities in long stay care. The charging for long stay care under the Health (Amendment) Act, 2005 is being implemented by way of the Health (Charges for In-Patient Services) Regulations 2005. These Regulations were signed on 14 June 2005 and reinstated charges for in-patient services and provided for the levying of...
- Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: There are no vehicles used by my Department.
- Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The Irish Medicines Board is the statutory body responsible for the regulation of medicinal products in Ireland. The Board, in co-operation with its European Union counterparts, keeps the status of all medicinal products under review and any issues arising are examined and appropriate regulatory action taken if required. The availability of analgesics is determined by the controls present in...
- Written Answers — Smoking Ban: Smoking Ban (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: Consideration is being given at present to issues arising in regard to the commencement of further provisions of the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts 2002 and 2004; however, it should be noted that significant elements of this legislation â primarily relating to point of sale advertising and the requirement to keep tobacco products in a closed container â are being challenged by the tobacco...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Nov 2006)
Mary Harney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.