Results 17,441-17,460 of 24,567 for speaker:Róisín Shortall
- Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (11 Oct 2011)
Róisín Shortall: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the inclusion of motor neuron disease on the Long Term Illness Scheme. There are no plans to extend the list of conditions covered by the Long Term Illness Scheme. However, the terms of the scheme will be reviewed in the context of the Government's proposals for Universal Health Insurance and free GP care at the point of delivery. Under the Drug...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Oct 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 (11 Oct 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 — Pharmacy Services: Pharmacy Services (11 Oct 2011)
Róisín Shortall: In June my colleague, the Minister for Health, signed the Health Professionals (Reduction of Payments to Community Pharmacy Contractors) Regulations 2011. These regulations reduced certain payments made by the HSE to community pharmacy contractors and included a reduction in the wholesale mark-up on fridge items from 17.66% to 12%. In making the regulations the Minister had regard to...
- Seanad: Hospital Services (11 Oct 2011)
Róisín Shortall: I thank Senator Byrne for raising this issue. I am responding to him on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly. I emphasise that reports that services at Connolly hospital in Blanchardstown are to be downgraded are without foundation. The hospital will continue to provide a full range of acute services, including a 24-hour accident and emergency department....
- Seanad: Hospital Services (11 Oct 2011)
Róisín Shortall: I repeat that the Government is committed to ensuring the future of Connolly hospital. As I said, there are no proposals to downgrade the hospital. It is important for Senator Byrne not to be disingenuous when dealing with this issue. More than anybody else, he should know that no new money is available. When his party was in government, it brought this country to the brink of ruin. No...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Oct 2011)
Róisín Shortall: Patients are assessed by the HSE Orthodontic Service under the modified Index of Treatment Need (IOTN). Patients with the greatest level of need, i.e. Grade 5 or Grade 4 are provided with treatment by the HSE.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Oct 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 (6 Oct 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (5 Oct 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 (5 Oct 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 (5 Oct 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 (5 Oct 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 (5 Oct 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 (5 Oct 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 — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (5 Oct 2011)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter is has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Oct 2011)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (4 Oct 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 (4 Oct 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 (4 Oct 2011)
Róisín Shortall: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.