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Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: I assume that the Deputy is referring to the drug Sativex which has recently been licensed in the UK for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. The current legal position in Ireland in relation to cannabis and cannabis based medicinal products such as Sativex is that they are Schedule 1 controlled substances under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. All Schedule 1 substances are substances which are...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Jul 2010)

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

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 and 271 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272 and 274 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: The HPV vaccination programme will provide free HPV vaccine to first year girls in secondary school rather than to a specific age group. The programme will continue with the vaccine being offered to all girls in first year in secondary school each year. It is not proposed to extend the public vaccination programme beyond that.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Jul 2010)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Jul 2010)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Jul 2010)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: I am committed to ensuring the rational use of all pharmaceutical agents including antibiotics. My Department continues to promote the rational use of antibiotics and also their non-use in cases of viral infection. The Guidelines for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Hospitals in Ireland aim to promote the sensible prescribing of antibiotics. Data on antibiotic consumption collected by the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Jul 2010)

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

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: I have no plans to introduce such legislation.

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Harney: As this is a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.