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Written Answers — General Practitioner Co-operatives: General Practitioner Co-operatives (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: As stated in my response to the parliamentary question previously tabled by the Deputy on the matter, responsibility for decisions on geographical areas to be covered by general practitioner out-of-hours co-operatives and the order of their commencement are matters for the CEOs of the relevant health board. The decision about the order of geographical areas brought into Caredoc since its...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: The health strategy, Quality and Fairness — A Health Strategy for You, includes a commitment to further develop organ transplantation services. In the near future I shall establish an expert group to examine organ donation, procurement and utilisation policy here as part of the strategy commitment and with a view to increasing donation and utilisation rates.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons in County Sligo rests with the North Western Health Board. My Department has asked its CEO to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Compensation Payments: Compensation Payments (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: To date the moneys paid for settlement of claims against my Department brought by parents of special needs children is approximately €3.9 million. Due to the nature of these cases and the court process therein, it is not possible to estimate future claims or associated costs.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of services to residents of counties Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. Services at Beaumont Hospital are provided under an arrangement with the authority. My Department has asked its CEO to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy. The national treatment purchase fund has asked all of the health...

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of services for residents of County Cork is, in the first instance, a matter for the Southern Health Board. My Department has asked its CEO to investigate the matter and reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Smoking Ban: Smoking Ban (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: The smoke-free workplaces measures apply, with limited exceptions, to all enclosed places of work. The exemptions are specified in the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004. An exemption will apply where a long-stay community hospital meets the specified requirements. A decision to allow the smoking of tobacco products in exempted premises is a matter for the management of the premises...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of services at Letterkenny General Hospital rests with the North Western Health Board. Recently my Department gave approval to the board to proceed with a recruitment process for the appointment of a consultant nephrologist to Letterkenny and Sligo General Hospitals.

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: The recruitment of orthodontic staff in the NWHB area is the statutory responsibility of its CEO. My Department has asked him to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Communications Masts: Communications Masts (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: In 1998 the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Public Enterprise and Transport published a report entitled Non-ionising Microwave Radiation Emissions from Communication Masts. It made a number of recommendations concerning planning and exempt developments, monitoring, public information, operators and health. Recommendations 9.15 — 9.18 refer to health issues. With regard to 9.15, I am advised...

Written Answers — Nurses' Remuneration: Nurses' Remuneration (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: I presume the Deputy is referring to the Labour Court decision No. 033 (CD/02/607) on the inclusion of an acting-up allowance in the calculation of premium pay. A circular sanctioning the implementation of the decision issued from my Department on 7 May 2003. Responsibility for the payment of arrears to retired psychiatric nurses rests with the health boards and the ERHA. My Department has...

Written Answers — Irish Blood Transfusion Service: Irish Blood Transfusion Service (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: The original estimated total project cost, covering fees, construction and equipment, for the board's new headquarters at the construction commencement date of June 1998 was €46,091,492. During the contract the fitting out of the nucleic acid amplification technology testing component of the project was deferred when it became evident that developments and enhancements in the technology...

Written Answers — Irish Blood Transfusion Service: Irish Blood Transfusion Service (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: In March 1997 Mr. Justice Finlay published a report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into the Blood Transfusion Service Board. He recommended that the IMB should inspect the centres in Dublin and Cork at least twice annually and report their results to the Minister for Health. Since 1997 the IMB has reported to the Minister each year and the reports were subsequently laid before both Houses of the...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: The information requested by the Deputy is not routinely collected by my Department. My Department has asked the CEOs of the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards to send the information to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the funding of services at the Mater Hospital rests with the ERHA. My Department has asked its CEO to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Nursing Education: Nursing Education (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Students undertaking the nursing degree programme may qualify for a means tested higher education grant from the Department of Education and Science similar to all third level students. I have made inquiries of my colleague the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Noel Dempsey. His Department's higher education grant scheme provides maintenance grants to eligible students pursuing...

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Under the Health Act 1970, only children are eligible for orthodontic treatment on the basis of defects noted at school health examinations carried out while attending national school. Tax relief is available in respect of orthodontic treatment costs obtained privately. Responsibility for the provision of orthodontic treatment to eligible persons is the statutory responsibility of the health...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of medical cards is, by legislation, a matter for the CEO of the relevant health board or authority. No particular groups in society, other than persons over 70 years of age, are automatically entitled to medical cards. Each case is assessed on its merits. All matters, such as the long-term illness scheme, aids and appliances, physiotherapy, and home support,...

Written Answers — Hospital Parking Charges: Hospital Parking Charges (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: Responsibility for the provision of services at the hospital is, in the first instance, a matter for the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked its CEO to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 May 2004)

Micheál Martin: The provision of services to residents of County Galway is the responsibility of the Western Health Board. My Department has asked its CEO to investigate the case and to reply directly to the Deputy.