Results 1-4 of 4 for gp speaker:Josepha Madigan

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medical Cards (27 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Senator for raising this matter and I appreciate she has raised it in the past. The Health Act 1970 provides that persons who are unable, without undue hardship, to arrange GP medical services for themselves and their family can qualify for a medical or GP visit card. The Senator is obviously aware of that. These services are provided for under the general medical services,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medical Cards (27 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: .... From a humane perspective, there is huge merit in what the Senator has said. My understanding, from the statement today, is that the Department is bound by the GMS contract and the fact that GPs are private practitioners, most of whom hold a GMS contract with HSE for the provision of GP care without charges for medical and GP visit card holders. The scope of services under the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Schooling (8 Sep 2020)

Josepha Madigan: ...been in close contact with someone who has coronavirus - live with someone who is unwell and may have coronavirus Where parents are worried about their children’s health, they should phone their GP. Children with underlying health conditions may be vulnerable to any infection. But it appears the risk of severe illness from coronavirus is low, even if a child has: an underlying...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Sep 2020)

Josepha Madigan: ...- have been in close contact with someone who has coronavirus - live with someone who is unwell and may have coronavirus Where parents are worried about their children’s health, they should phone their GP. Children with underlying health conditions may be vulnerable to any infection. But it appears the risk of severe illness from coronavirus is low, even if a child has: - an...