Written answers
Thursday, 23 January 2014
- Mobility Allowance Review
208. To ask the Minister for Health the mechanisms being put in place to cater for persons who formerly received the mobility allowance; the plans that exist to introduce a new regime or when is... - Hospitals Expenditure
209. To ask the Minister for Health if all organisations named in an audit in May 2013 of major hospitals and agencies funded by the Health Service Executive have replied to the circular... - Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility
210. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to add transplant patients to the list of those entitled to the long term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3184/14] - Health Services Provision
211. To ask the Minister for Health the current annual cost of vision screening in the primary school sector; if he will provide a breakdown of the costs, including details of geography,... - Charities and Voluntary Organisations
214. To ask the Minister for Health the procedure for the appointment of a new board to the CRC, Clontarf; if the positions will be publicly advertised; and if he will make a statement on the... - Consultancy Contracts Data
215. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details of all consultancy firms engaged by his Department during 2013; if he will further provide details of all the relevant fees paid to... - Medical Card Eligibility
216. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will have their medical card extended beyond June 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3228/14] - HSE Staffing
217. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the management in the Health Service Executive is saying that the voluntary redundancy facility is voluntary as some staff in hospitals are being... - Medical Card Applications
218. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 17. [3248/14] - Medical Card Reviews
219. To ask the Minister for Health the number of medical card reviews carried out in 2013; the number of cards cancelled as a result; the number of cards that were cancelled for failure to... - Health Services Provision
220. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure access to appropriate treatment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford. [3277/14] - Medical Card Eligibility
221. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding general practitioner cards (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3282/14] - Hepatitis C Compensation Payments
222. To ask the Minister for Health if he or his Department has received a submission from Positive Action in relation to women who received Anti D but who are testing... - Medical Card Eligibility
223. To ask the Minister for Health if he or his Department are considering allowing the small number of women who have received Anti D and have side effects but are testing negative to receive... - Medical Card Applications
224. To ask the Minister for Health if it is the policy of medical card administrators to refuse to speak to members of the public in relation to a complaint; and if he will make a statement on... - Health Services Issues
225. To ask the Minister for Health if calls to the medical review section are recorded; the reason callers are not notified of this; his views on whether this practice is in line with the data... - Hospital Facilities
226. To ask the Minister for Health if parking charges will be reviewed at Kerry General Hospital; if a waiver will be introduced for patients presenting for long-term stay; and if he will make a... - Health Services Staff Issues
227. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the occupational pension entitlements for a former Health Service Executive employee (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on... - Medicinal Products Availability
228. To ask the Minister for Health the timetable for the expected introduction of Sativex or similar products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3319/14] - Hospital Accommodation Provision
229. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the current impasse at Cork University Hospital regarding the use of the cystic fibrosis ward by other patients whose infections may result in... - General Medical Services Scheme Administration
230. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a GMS contract in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3372/14] - Hospital Accommodation Provision
231. To ask the Minister for Health if he approves of mixed sex general wards in hospitals; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many patients are not comfortable with such a setting;... - Medical Card Delays
232. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in granting a discretionary medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on... - Hospital Services
233. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that the Rheumatology Clinic in Letterkenny General Hospital has been reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3398/14] - HSE Funding
234. To ask the Minister for Health the financial supports that are provided by the Health Service Executive towards a sheltered housing complex (details supplied) in County Donegal; the current... - Departmental Programmes
235. To ask the Minister for Health his Department's and the Health Service Executive's challenges for the year ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3409/14] - HSE National Service Plan
236. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the changes, trends in the Health Service Executive service plan 2014 versus 2013, 2012 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Health Insurance Prices
237. To ask the Minister for Health the action his Department is taking to help stop health insurance customers from cancelling policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3411/14] - Medicinal Products Prices
238. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the price differential for generic drugs (details supplied); his plans to cut the cost of generic drugs; and if he will make a statement on the... - Charities and Voluntary Organisations
239. To ask the Minister for Health if he has the power to ensure that CRC directors refund moneys received from taxpayers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3419/14] - Obesity Strategy
240. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the progress made by his Department in tackling obesity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3420/14] - Medicinal Products Prices
241. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for a potential partnership between the National Health Service in the UK and the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on the... - Medical Card Applications
242. To ask the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3451/14] - Capital Programme Expenditure
244. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the drugs programme unit of his Department lacks understanding of the timeframe associated with a capital grant project for an organisation (details...
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