Darragh O'Brien (Dublin North, Fianna Fail)
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Question 403: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress in improving health services for children with anaphylaxis; the steps being taken in respect of same; whether her Department is in contact with an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12020/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The purpose of the organisation referred to in the Deputy's question is to promote awareness of the needs of persons suffering from various allergies. Allergic reactions range from the more common minor skin conditions to severe reactions including anaphylaxis. The organisation concerned wrote to my office regarding services for people affected by anaphylaxis. As the matters raised were of an operational nature, my Department asked the HSE to respond directly to the organisation and the HSE has informed my Department that it responded on 15th January 2008. The organisation was also in touch with the Chief Medical Officer of my Department and was recently furnished with statistical information in relation to hospital discharges with a diagnosis of anaphylaxis in the years 2002 to 2006.

Allergy services are delivered in the primary care setting as well as public hospitals which provide further services for the identification and management of allergies. Statutory responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services rests with the Health Service Executive and my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to provide the Deputy directly with information on the provision of allergy services.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 404: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in issuing results to a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12021/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall Vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 405: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be assisted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12022/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services is a matter for the Health Service Executive and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall Vote. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Patients waiting more than three months on a surgical waiting list may qualify for treatment under the National Treatment Purchase Fund. It is open to the person in question or anyone acting on their behalf to contact the Fund directly in relation to their case.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 406: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12024/08]

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 407: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12025/08]

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 408: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12026/08]

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 409: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12027/08]

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 410: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12028/08]

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 411: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12029/08]

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 412: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12030/08]

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 413: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12031/08]

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 414: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12032/08]

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 415: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12033/08]

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 416: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12034/08]

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 417: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12035/08]

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 418: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when orthodontic treatment will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12036/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 406 to 418, inclusive, together.

The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.