Written Answers Nos. 247 - 253
247. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Longford will be issued with a full medical card on medical grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46744/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
248. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an appeal for a full medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford and if will he expedite a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46748/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
249. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a full medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46749/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
250. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will take steps to ensure that funding is maintained at current levels for an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 15 that provides residential treatment service for young mothers overcoming addiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46780/12]
View answerIn line with the National Drugs Strategy, the Government is committed to continuing support for initiatives to tackle the drug problem, including programmes to help young parents overcome addiction. Coolmine Therapeutic Community (CTC) receives funding from my Department and the HSE to provide a range of services, including a specific residential programme targeting women, many of whom are mothers. CTC has recently submitted an application to my Department under the National Lottery Fund Programme for additional funding for two full time creche workers for the women's residential centre. This application is currently under consideration. Funding in relation to 2013 for community drugs initiatives, such as CTC, will be determined in the context of the estimates process, taking into account the need to protect front line service provision.
251. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health if he will examine a medical card renewal application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry [46786/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
252. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health when a review of an application for a medical card will be concluded in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46791/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
253. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will not to cut the Marino Fairview home help service by 28%; and to support them in 2012 and 2013 [46809/12]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
