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Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times
Brendan Griffin
648. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the current waiting times at the accident and emergency department in Kerry General Hospital; if there is an adequate complement of staff currently working in the the A&E; the way current waiting times compare with the previous five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9687/13]
Thu, 21 Feb 2013
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Mental Health Services Provision
Brendan Griffin
238. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his plans for future residential care for psychiatric patients in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9383/13]
Thu, 21 Feb 2013
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Health Services
Brendan Griffin
239. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a facility (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9384/13]
Thu, 21 Feb 2013
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HSE Properties
Brendan Griffin
240. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a facility (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9385/13]
Thu, 21 Feb 2013
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Health Services
Brendan Griffin
241. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a facility (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9386/13]
Thu, 21 Feb 2013
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Hospital Services
Brendan Griffin
242. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a facility (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9387/13]
Thu, 21 Feb 2013
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Health Services
Brendan Griffin
243. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the benefits of revenue for a facility (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9388/13]
Thu, 21 Feb 2013
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Food Safety Authority Investigations
Brendan Griffin
244. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on the possibility of horse meat contaminated with the substance known as Bute having entered the food chain here; the potential harmful effects of consuming such meat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9389/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Brendan Griffin
662. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on an application for a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8083/13]
Thu, 14 Feb 2013
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Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times
Brendan Griffin
94. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the actions taken to tackle overcrowding and the use of trolleys in the accident and emergency department in Kerry General Hospital; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7564/13]
Thu, 14 Feb 2013
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Graduate Medicine Programme Places
Brendan Griffin
335. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that due to the increased number of medical school graduates this year it is anticipated that in July 2013 there will be a shortage of intern places for both EU and non EU graduates of medical schools here; his views on whether the current deficit of intern places to medical graduates has come about as a result of State funding of additional medical school places without the corresponding increase in intern places and that this has serious implications for the person involved and that furthermore, the State's investment in undergraduate medical education will be squandered due to these graduates being unable to obtain an intern position, as completing the intern year is a legal requirement in order for graduates of medical schools here to practice here; his plans to address the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7878/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Eligibility
Brendan Griffin
625. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if persons with chronic asthma will be issued with a medical card on health grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6597/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Brendan Griffin
651. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will be provided on discretionary grounds to a person (details attached) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6770/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Appeals
Brendan Griffin
653. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a decision has been made on a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details provided) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6773/13]
Thu, 7 Feb 2013
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Brendan Griffin
183. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to ensure efficiencies, transparency and accountability form the National Recruitment Service; if he will provide details of the average timescale involved in the processing of an application from first contact to point of issuing a contract for employment; if he will provide a breakdown of the times involved at the various stages of the process; if there are delays being experienced by users of the service at any stage in the process at present; if so, the reason for this and if the cause will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6522/13]
Thu, 7 Feb 2013
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General Medical Services Scheme Administration
Brendan Griffin
197. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry is entitled to obtain medication from a prescription; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6442/13]
Wed, 6 Feb 2013
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HSE Expenditure
Brendan Griffin
208. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the amount spent in 2012 to provide transport for patients travelling from Kerry to Corks hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6218/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Vaccination Programme
Brendan Griffin
785. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will introduce the new Meningitis B vaccine into the childhood immunisation schedule (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5241/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Brendan Griffin
809. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the waiting times for hospital appointments and procedures for public patients compared with the priority service being provided to private patients. [5342/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Health Insurance Cover
Brendan Griffin
812. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the projected timeframe and progress made in the plan to introduce universal health care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5370/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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National Lottery Funding Applications
Brendan Griffin
207. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if an application for funding (details supplied) in County Kerry will be reconsidered in view of the essential services it provides in the community. [4900/13]
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
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Medicinal Products Expenditure
Brendan Griffin
209. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding negotiations between the Health Service Executive and a company (details supplied) for a price reduction on the cystic fibrosis drug, Kalydeco; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4911/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Medical Card Appeals
Brendan Griffin
608. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a decision has been made on a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2579/13]
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Medical Card Eligibility
Brendan Griffin
644. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will be reinstated to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2926/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Water Fluoridation
Brendan Griffin
937. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he has considered the arguments to discontinue the practice of water fluoridation here (details supplied); the reason the State continues the fluoridation policy; if he will initiate a fresh review of the policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1545/13]
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Health Services Staff Issues
Brendan Griffin
1000. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a decision has been made on an application for registration on the nursing board in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58175/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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National Lottery Funding Applications
Brendan Griffin
296. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a service for a resource centre (details supplied) in County Kerry will be funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57475/12]
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
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Nursing Home Services
Brendan Griffin
322. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the efforts he has made, since his meeting in Dingle, County Kerry, with representatives of Valentia Community Hospital last February, to help ensure the bodies affecting its future would work to help secure its future; the effort he is willing to make at this juncture; his views on whether it would be useful for the Health Service Executive, National Treatment Purchase Fund and his Department to meet collectively with representatives of the hospital; if he will encourage such a meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57632/12]
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
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Medical Card Applications
Brendan Griffin
492. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will be renewed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55352/12]
Thu, 6 Dec 2012
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Medical Aids and Appliances Applications
Brendan Griffin
131. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a hearing device will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54873/12]
Wed, 5 Dec 2012
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Medical Card Eligibility
Brendan Griffin
108. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if medical cards will be provided to mature students who are over the age of 25 years and return to education and have no source of income. [54636/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Audiology Services
Brendan Griffin
642. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if additional audiology services detailed in response to Health Forum motion (details supplied) have been implemented in County Kerry [54289/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Medical Aids and Appliances Applications
Brendan Griffin
643. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a hearing aid will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54292/12]
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
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Medical Cards
Brendan Griffin
670. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a medical card will be reinstated in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54496/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Medical Card Applications
Brendan Griffin
239. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card will not issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who has no source of income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53298/12]
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
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Medical Card Appeals
Brendan Griffin
241. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a decision has been made on a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53303/12]
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Health and Social Care Professionals Registration Fee
Brendan Griffin
678. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will review the proposed annual fee for the registration of social workers with a view to settling on a more affordable fee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52745/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Medical Card Drugs
Brendan Griffin
570. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will reinstate the drug omacor for medical card holders that are prescribed same long term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50849/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Medical Card Reviews
Brendan Griffin
582. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a medical card renewal will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50992/12]
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Brendan Griffin
634. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if corrective surgery will be prioritised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51502/12]
Wed, 14 Nov 2012
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Hospital Staff Recruitment
Brendan Griffin
269. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the promised podiatry post at Kerry General Hospital in April 2012, when it will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50446/12]
Tue, 13 Nov 2012
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Medical Aids and Appliances Applications
Brendan Griffin
628. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a hearing device will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49750/12]
Tue, 13 Nov 2012
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Medical Card Applications
Brendan Griffin
629. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry [49751/12]
Thu, 8 Nov 2012
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Misuse of Drugs
Brendan Griffin
305. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the way he intends to tackle the problem of the overuse of sedatives and tranquillisers amongst the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49108/12]
Thu, 8 Nov 2012
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Mental Health Services Funding
Brendan Griffin
306. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the way the €35 million ringfenced annually for mental health has been spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49110/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Brendan Griffin
980. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when an appointment for a M.R.I. scan will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47250/12]
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
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Medical Card Application Numbers
Brendan Griffin
1052. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards currently in the system; the number of persons directly dependent on these cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47881/12]
Wed, 24 Oct 2012
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Brendan Griffin
233. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be admitted to the National Rehabilitation Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46562/12]
Tue, 23 Oct 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
Brendan Griffin
605. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if home help hours will be increased in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45842/12]
Tue, 23 Oct 2012
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Medical Card Eligibility
Brendan Griffin
606. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card was taken from a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45844/12]
Tue, 23 Oct 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
Brendan Griffin
677. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding home help hours in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if they will be maintained for County Kerry. [46348/12]
Thu, 18 Oct 2012
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Departmental Funding
Brendan Griffin
227. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding funding in respect of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45467/12]
Tue, 16 Oct 2012
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Medicinal Products Supply
Brendan Griffin
675. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his plans to make the drug (details provided) available to cancer patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44695/12]
Thu, 11 Oct 2012
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Home Help Service Provision
Brendan Griffin
189. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding home help hours in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [43854/12]
Thu, 11 Oct 2012
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Health Screening Programmes
Brendan Griffin
202. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if new born babies here will be universally screened for the metabolic disorder, glutaric aciduria, as is already the practice in the US and Germany; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43915/12]
Wed, 10 Oct 2012
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Medical Card Drugs
Brendan Griffin
236. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his view regarding coeliac products and a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43561/12]
Tue, 9 Oct 2012
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Medical Card Applications
Brendan Griffin
565. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a decision has been made on an appeal for a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42604/12]
Tue, 9 Oct 2012
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Nursing Home Services
Brendan Griffin
634. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will assist in resolving an ongoing issue (details supplied) regarding Valentia Island Community Hospital, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43005/12]
Thu, 4 Oct 2012
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Health Services Provision
Brendan Griffin
258. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42553/12]
Wed, 3 Oct 2012
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Health Services Provision
Brendan Griffin
192. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42107/12]
Thu, 27 Sep 2012
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Hospital Appointments Administration
Brendan Griffin
186. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41139/12]
Thu, 20 Sep 2012
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Health Services Allowances
Brendan Griffin
212. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive national appeals office will review the level of personal allowance available to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39705/12]
Wed, 19 Sep 2012
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Medical Aids and Appliances Applications
Brendan Griffin
202. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a hearing aid will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39399/12]
Wed, 19 Sep 2012
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Hospital Services
Brendan Griffin
213. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding transport to hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39544/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Tax Reliefs Application
Brendan Griffin
1517. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health when a claim for medical expenses will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37057/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Health Screening Programmes
Brendan Griffin
1717. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if new born babies here will be universally screened for the metabolic disorder, glutaric aciduria, as is already the practice in the US and Germany; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38198/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Medicinal Products Expenditure
Brendan Griffin
1741. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the progress he has made to date in relation to achieving savings on the cost to the health service and private consumers of pharmaceutical products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38388/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Vaccination Programme
Brendan Griffin
1761. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding flu vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38558/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Medical Card Applications
Brendan Griffin
1762. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the reason a medical card is being reviewed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38559/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Orthodontic Services Provision
Brendan Griffin
1767. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if orthodontic treatment will be provided to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38581/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Medical Card Delays
Brendan Griffin
1784. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter regarding waiting lists for those holding a medical card (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38745/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Drugs Payment Scheme Administration
Brendan Griffin
1793. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter in relation to medical cards in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38821/12]
Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Medical Card Drugs
Brendan Griffin
1844. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if he will reinstate cardiac drugs for medical card holders in view of the life threatening implications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39197/12]