Results 16,801-16,820 of 24,567 for speaker:Róisín Shortall
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (24 Jan 2012)
Róisín Shortall: I propose to take Questions Nos. 598 and 600 together. Following a review of the Dial to Stop Drug Dealing Campaign, it has been decided to put in place a more cost efficient approach to promoting the campaign in partnership with CRIMESTOPPERS from 2012 onwards. The Department is currently in discussions with CRIMESTOPPERS regarding the arrangements for the promotion of the initiative this...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Jan 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 (24 Jan 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 — Fluoridation of Water: Fluoridation of Water (24 Jan 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The estimated annual spend for fluoridation within the Midlands area in 2011 is â¬359,267, broken down as follows: Operational costs â¬254,381; Acid costs: â¬31,691; Capital costs: â¬73,195. The estimated annual spend for fluoridation nationally in 2011 is â¬3,865,406, broken down as follows: Operational costs â¬2,392,266; Acid costs â¬1,387,561; Capital costs â¬85,579.
- Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (24 Jan 2012)
Róisín Shortall: Substances which have the potential to be misused are controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Acts. The legislation prohibits the import, export, production, supply and sale, and possession of controlled drugs unless carried out in accordance with the terms of licences or regulations made under the Act. The Government has no plans to decriminalise the possession of illicit drugs deemed to be...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Jan 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Jan 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 (24 Jan 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 (24 Jan 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 (24 Jan 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 (24 Jan 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 (24 Jan 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 (24 Jan 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 (24 Jan 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Jan 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 (24 Jan 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 Services: Primary Care Services (24 Jan 2012)
Róisín Shortall: The health and social care needs of individuals/families/communities are met by Primary Care Teams (PCTs) which include general practice (GP and practice nurses), physiotherapy, public health nursing, community nursing, occupational therapy, etc. and through the broader range of Health and Social Care Network services, e.g. psychology, dietetics, podiatry/chiropody, audiology, community...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Jan 2012)
Róisín Shortall: Under the Health Act 2008, the income thresholds for entitlement to a medical card for persons aged 70 and over is reviewed annually. The last review was conducted in September 2011 and a decision was taken not to amend the income thresholds. The income thresholds remain at, for persons aged 70 and over, â¬700 (gross) per week (â¬36,500 per year) for a single person and â¬1,400 (gross)...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Jan 2012)
Róisín Shortall: I understand from the Health Service Executive (HSE) that the person concerned on applying under the Travel Abroad Scheme was provided with full information, including the requirement that in order for an application to be valid it must be made with the referral from an Irish based consultant. To date a valid application from has not been submitted.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (24 Jan 2012)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.