Written Answers Nos. 520-537
520. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the reason this Deputy has not received a reply from the Health Service Executive PCRS to the correspondence (details supplied); if it is acceptable that no reply has to date issued; if he will instruct a reply to issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24438/14]
View answerI understand that the HSE issued a reply to the Deputy concerning the matter in question on 9th June.
521. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure there are no further cuts to services or payments in budget 2015 that will cause even further distress to the elderly. [24439/14]
View answerThe level of funding available for the health budget for 2015 has not yet been determined. Deliberations by the Government on the expenditure allocations for 2015 are likely to continue up until Budget time. As with previous Budgets, the difficult financial position facing the Exchequer will obviously require very careful management across all areas of expenditure.
522. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Health the reason for the refusal of a medical card-GP visit card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if he will review this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24450/14]
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.
523. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the position regarding medical cards in respect of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24476/14]
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.
Question No. 524 answered with Question No. 460.
525. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24479/14]
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.
526. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24482/14]
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.
527. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a delayed appointment with an eye specialist in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24487/14]
View answerI have asked the HSE to investigate this case and respond to the Deputy as soon as possible.
528. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Health if he will review an application for a medical card, general practitioner card on medical grounds for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24488/14]
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.
Question No. 529 answered with Question No. 460.
530. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be granted the fair deal scheme. [24495/14]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
531. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Health the position regarding entitlement to a medical card for a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24497/14]
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.
532. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 232 of 8 May 2014, the reason paper triaged was not referred to in the original reply in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24513/14]
View answerI understand that the HSE wrote to the Deputy on 14th May in relation to this matter. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to his further question.
533. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Health the number of applicants who applied for a discretionary medical card since 2012 and who failed to qualify for the means tests by less than €100. [24516/14]
View answer534. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Health the number of applicants who applied for a discretionary medical card since 2012 and who failed to qualify for the means tests by more than €100 and less than €300. [24517/14]
View answer535. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Health the number of applicants who applied for a discretionary medical card since 2012 and who failed to qualify for the means tests by more that three hundred euros. [24518/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 533 to 535, inclusive, together.
The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.
536. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24525/14]
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.
537. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his plans for a facility (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24528/14]
View answerAs this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
