Michael McGrath
Question:547. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the cost of extending free general practitioner care to all children under five years old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39564/13]
View answerWritten Answers Nos.546-562
547. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the cost of extending free general practitioner care to all children under five years old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39564/13]
View answerI am advised by the HSE that the cost of providing GP visit cards to all children under five years old, at current rates of payment to GPs, is approximately €34 million.
549. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will receive an appointment at the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39628/13]
View answerAs the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
553. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the total rental moneys paid per annum by the Health Service Executive in County Cavan for sites (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39644/13]
View answerManagement of the healthcare property portfolio is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
560. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the financial assistance that will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare towards the provision of a hearing aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39701/13]
View answerThe Health Service Executive Community Audiology service administers and monitors hearing tests for adults who are at risk for hearing loss. The HSE has therefore been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.