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Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 Nov 2011)

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 (10 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: I have asked the Health Service Executive to confirm the current waiting time for processing medical card renewals. I will revert to the Deputy on the matter as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: The purpose of requesting proof of house insurance from persons making applications for medical card renewals is to assist in determining a person's net income, as per the medical card guidelines. Some housing costs such as house insurance costs, can be offset against an applicant's income and improve their chances of qualifying for a medical card.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: Records indicate that 1,219,852 people (32.94% of the population) had medical cards on 31st December 1997.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 Nov 2011)

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 (10 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (10 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the complaints raised by the Deputy. I have asked them to report directly to me on this matter and will communicate with the Deputy directly.

Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: We are committed to introducing free GP care.

Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (9 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: The Forum on Fluoridation, which was established by the Minister for Health and Children, 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. It advises that the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Nov 2011)

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 (9 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: The current position of the public finances has led to a reduction in funding for the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) and a consequent reduction in the services available under the Scheme. However, the HSE has measures in place to ensure that patients with special needs, high risk patients and those who have greater clinical needs receive priority for treatment. In addition, a free...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: I have asked the Health Service Executive to confirm the minimum length of time for which a medical card is awarded. I will revert to the Deputy on the matter as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Nov 2011)

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 — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: The HSE has confirmed that the person referred to by the Deputy has been referred to the audiology services in Cootehill, Co Cavan for assessment and is currently on a waiting list. I understand that the person will receive an audiology assessment appointment by the end of November 2011. The report of the HSE's National Audiology Review Group was published in April 2011. The HSE is currently...

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (8 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: The report of the HSE National Audiology Review Group was published in April 2011. The Group has developed a comprehensive set of recommendations to address the inconsistencies and inadequacies in audiology services. Recommendations currently being pursued include the following. A group is carrying out an urgent workforce planning review for audiology. This group is due to complete...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (8 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: Under the former Eastern Health Board, it was the practice to provide psychiatric medicines free to all patients who attended an outpatient clinic for services regardless of their eligibility status. Such arrangements were unique to the greater Dublin area. In all other former Health Board Areas, patients used either their medical card or Drug Payment Scheme card to access psychiatric...

Written Answers — General Practitioner Services: General Practitioner Services (8 Nov 2011)

Róisín Shortall: The purpose of the study referred to by the Deputy is to inform the Programme for the Implementation of Universal Primary Care, which will progressively extend access to general practitioner (GP) care without fees, in accordance with the Programme for Government 2011. The Programme for Government provides that under Universal Primary Care, GPs will work in primary care teams with other...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Nov 2011)

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 (8 Nov 2011)

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