Written Answers Nos. 215-221
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Written Answers Nos. 215-221
215. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which support services will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4799/14]
View answerThe HSE and the Department of Education and Skills are providing a range of services and supports to individuals diagnosed with narcolepsy following pandemic vaccination regardless of age, on an ex-gratia basis. These services and supports which are co-ordinated by the HSE National Advocacy Unit are intended to provide that individuals receive tailored assistance to address their specific requirements, where appropriate. It is acknowledged that treatment and individual medical needs may need to be reassessed over time to take account of changes in their condition or circumstances.
As the Deputy’s question relates to an individual case it has been referred to the HSE for a direct reply.
216. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the maximum nursing home support available in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the case will be re-examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4800/14]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
217. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health to indicate the full extent of support available to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4801/14]
View answerAs the particular issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
218. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4802/14]
View answerThe Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.
The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to medical cards and GP visit cards, which the Deputy may wish to use for an earlier response. Contact information has issued to Oireachtas members.
219. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4803/14]
View answerThe Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.
The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to medical cards and GP visit cards, which the Deputy may wish to use for an earlier response. Contact information has issued to Oireachtas members.
220. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if he will review entitlement to a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4804/14]
View answerThe Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.
The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to medical cards and GP visit cards, which the Deputy may wish to use for an earlier response. Contact information has issued to Oireachtas members.
221. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health if consideration for entitlement to a medical card will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4805/14]
View answerThe Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.
The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to medical cards and GP visit cards, which the Deputy may wish to use for an earlier response. Contact information has issued to Oireachtas members.
