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Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Finian McGrath
791. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [5259/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Sean Fleming
792. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the amount of his Department’s €397 million capital spending for 2013 that will go towards construction projects; the projects involved; the details of these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5277/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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HSE Staffing
Eoghan Murphy
793. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Health if Ireland complies with the EU working time directive for non-consultant hospital doctors at present; if NCHDs are working more than 48 hours per week and-or working for more than 24 hours consecutively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5281/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Health Insurance Cover
Eoghan Murphy
794. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Health when the single health insurance fund will be put in place; the persons who will be covered under the new system; the services to be covered by the fund; the amount of the additional cost that is covered; if there is a forum in which private insurers may decide how to modify their plans in line with these services; if additional tax relief is planned for those still maintaining private health insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5283/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Primary Care Centre Provision
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
795. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the way he justifies the proposed closure of the Monasterevin local health centre in County Kildare in view of the Government's commitment to primary care development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5284/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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HSE Funding
Dan Neville
796. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Health the total amount of money allocated to St. Joseph's Foundation, Charleville, County Cork in 2012. [5305/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Barry Cowen
797. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect an outpatient appointment. [5320/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Renewals
Niall Collins
798. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card renewal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork [5325/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Barry Cowen
799. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect an outpatient appointment. [5328/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Mary Mitchell O'Connor
800. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will consider providing bilateral cochlear implants as recommended in the 2009 Audiology Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5329/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Mary Mitchell O'Connor
801. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the number of people, on average, who receive cochlear implants each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5330/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Mary Mitchell O'Connor
802. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the amount extra, on average, it would cost the State yearly to provide bilateral cochlear implants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5331/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Post-Natal Depression Incidence
Mary Mitchell O'Connor
803. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of women who were diagnosed with postnatal depression each year since, and including 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5332/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Post-Natal Depression Incidence
Mary Mitchell O'Connor
804. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the funding provided by his Department to raise awareness about postnatal depression each year since and including 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5333/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Post-Natal Depression Incidence
Mary Mitchell O'Connor
805. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the funding provided by the Department, each year since and including 2005, to facilitate and assist women suffering from postnatal depression; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5334/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Post-Natal Depression Incidence
Mary Mitchell O'Connor
806. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Health the funding provided by his Department, each year since and including 2005, to counter the occurrence of postnatal depression; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5335/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Assisted Human Reproduction Issues
Anne Ferris
807. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamnetary Question No. 223 of 24 November 2011, if his policy proposals have been submitted to Government; when he expects legislation to be published on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5336/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Counselling Services
Bernard Durkan
808. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which counselling and support services are available locally in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5340/13]
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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HSE Staffing
Michael P. Kitt
810. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Health in view of the non consultant hospital doctors campaign to cut the maximum working shift for junior doctors, if he will confirm the existing working practices in respect of hours and pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5347/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Prescription Charges
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
811. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is double charging of the prescription charge on medical card holders where the prescription item, as prescribed by the general practitioner, is not available in the milligram dosage prescribed, that is 15 mg of a given tablet is only available in 10 mg and 5 mg, and 7.5 mg of a given tablet is only available in 5 mg and 2.5 mg, which means that in each case the patient concerned was charged €3 rather than the €1.50 per prescription item; if he will clarify the situation and instruct the pharmacy sector to charge only per item as prescribed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5361/13]
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]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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National Lottery Funding Applications
Damien English
813. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of all funding programmes in his Department that community, voluntary and sporting organisations may apply to for funding; if he will provide a brief overview of each programme; the opening and closing dates of each programme; the minimum and maximum amounts of funding that may be applied for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5385/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Tom Fleming
814. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be called to Cork University Hospital for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5399/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Delays
Michael Healy-Rae
815. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in processing a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5419/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Seán Kenny
816. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided to provide cochlear implants to children when profound deafness exists in both ears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5423/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Martin Heydon
817. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Health if a medical card application being reviewed will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5435/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Hospital Services
Billy Kelleher
818. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health when two new emergency monitoring units for epilepsy in Cork University Hospital and Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, will be open and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5440/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Treatment Abroad Scheme
Billy Kelleher
819. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive has incurred any costs in sending epilepsy patients abroad for treatment; the extent of any such costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5441/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Pat Deering
820. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will receive a decision on a medical card application. [5456/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Nursing Homes Support Scheme
Finian McGrath
821. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the nursing home support scheme [5459/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Martin Ferris
822. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be called for an MRI scan at Kerry General Hospital [5462/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Vaccination Programme
Derek Nolan
823. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Health the reason that newborn children in County Galway do not receive the BCG vaccination; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that every other area in the country gives the vaccination; the actions that he is taking to address the problem; if he has considered running monthly clinics to provide the vaccination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5467/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Hospital Procedures
Martin Ferris
824. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the number of inpatient admissions and surgeries that were cancelled at Kerry General Hospital over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5473/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Food Safety Authority Meetings
Éamon Ó Cuív
825. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Health the dates and number of times that the board of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland met in the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5475/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Primary Care Centre Provision
Ged Nash
826. Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update and detailed timeline on progress regarding the development of a new primary care facility at two locations (details supplied) in Counties Meath and Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5496/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Health Insurance Prices
Billy Kelleher
827. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if his Department has employed the services of management consultants to advise on cost reductions in the Voluntary Health Insurance company; the recommendations being made to him in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5500/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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HSE Staffing
Seán Kenny
828. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Health the current number of vacancies for graduate physiotherapists in the Health Service Executive; his plans to fill these vital posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5507/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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HSE Staffing
Seán Kenny
829. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Health the current number of vacancies for graduate speech and language therapists in the Health Service Executive; his plans to fill these vial posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5508/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Applications
Brendan Ryan
830. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason information detailing a change of financial circumstances has not been accepted in this case; and if that information could now be accepted and the application re-examined. [5538/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Thalidomide Victims Compensation
Michael Healy-Rae
831. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he intends to adequately compensate the remaining Thalidomide victims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5593/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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General Practitioner Services
Anthony Lawlor
832. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the progress being made with regard to the extension of access to general practitioner services without fees, to persons with illnesses or disabilities, that will be prescribed by regulations under new legislation; when the legislation is due to be published; if non Cf Bronchiectasis will be included in these regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5597/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Eligibility
Billy Kelleher
833. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork has been refused a medical card; if he will reconsider this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5599/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Eligibility
Billy Kelleher
834. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has been refused a medical card; if he will reconsider this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5600/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Eligibility
Billy Kelleher
835. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Limerick has been refused a medical card; if he will reconsider the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5601/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Eligibility
Billy Kelleher
836. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the reason persons (details supplied) in County Sligo have been refused a medical card, if he will reconsider the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5602/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Medical Card Eligibility
Billy Kelleher
837. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork has been refused a medical card; if he will reconsider this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5606/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Health Services Provision
Billy Kelleher
838. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the Health Service Executive policy document regarding the withdrawal of solids from an ill or disabled person when they are no longer able to swallow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5622/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Hospital Services
Seamus Kirk
839. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Health when the redeveloped epilepsy monitoring unit at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, and the new epilepsy monitoring unit at Cork University Hospital, both completed last October but remain unopened, will be made functional; when he expects the personnel necessary for the units to be recruited; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are no functioning epilepsy monitoring units in this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5624/13]
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Departmental Expenditure
Thomas Pringle
840. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Health if he will outline in tabular form the total cost of all conferences and seminars attended by his Department in 2012; the purpose of each conference/seminar; the location; the number of delegates that attended from his Department/agencies or otherwise that were represented; the total cost of each conference/seminar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5638/13]