Lisa Chambers
Question:722. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card ceased in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12885/17]
View answerMedical Card Eligibility
Questions (722)
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Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual.
The 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 was issued to Oireachtas members.
Health Services
Questions (723)
Fiona O'Loughlin
Question:723. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12886/17]
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As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
Hospital Transfers
Questions (724)
Michael Moynihan
Question:724. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) is eligible to receive a transfer to Mallow General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12892/17]
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In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
Question No. 725 withdrawn.
Cancer Services Provision
Questions (726)
Pearse Doherty
Question:726. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Donegal who have been referred to the north-west radiotherapy unit at the Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Derry to undergo treatment in 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12895/17]
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The new North West Cancer Centre at Altnagelvin Area Hospital opened in November 2016 and has commenced providing radiotherapy services to patients. This service offers radiotherapy services closer to home for many patients from County Donegal, reducing their travel time significantly. It is hoped that the new Centre will improve the quality of life of those receiving treatment and that it will also be to the benefit of family members and carers.
A total of 13 patients from County Donegal have been referred to the radiotherapy unit at the North West Cancer Centre to undergo treatment. 6 patients were referred to the service in 2016 and 7 patients have been referred to the service to date in 2017.
The service initially offered radiation therapy to patients with prostate cancer. Radiation therapy for patients with breast cancer is expected to begin shortly, with other cancer types coming on stream on a phased basis over the coming months.
European Health Insurance Card
Questions (727, 728)
Eamon Scanlon
Question:727. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health if an Irish citizen currently studying in an EU-EEA state can use their European health insurance card, EHIC, for medical treatment here; if in Hungary dental treatment is available under the state system, if an Irish citizen's EHIC covers medicines post treatment here and in Hungary while studying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12899/17]
View answerEamon Scanlon
Question:728. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health if an Irish citizen currently working in an EU-EEA State can use their European health insurance card, EHIC, for medical treatment here; if an Irish citizen's EHIC covers medicines post treatment here and in Hungary while the person is working in Hungary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12900/17]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 727 and 728 together.
Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual.
The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.
Questions Nos. 729 to 744, inclusive, answered with Question No. 700.
Medicinal Products
Questions (745)
Pat Buckley
Question:745. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health his plans to grant an importation licence for medical cannabis containing THC for a person (details supplied) [12922/17]
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The Deputy will be aware that it would be inappropriate for me to comment on individual cases.