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Thursday, 27 Sep 2012

Written Answers Nos. 61 - 68

Hospital Services

Ceisteanna (61)

Seán Crowe

Ceist:

61. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health the reason a pregnant patient in Dublin is given an anomaly scan and a similar patient outside the city, and its hinterland, is not catered for in the public health system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40996/12]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Prescription Charges

Ceisteanna (62)

Seamus Kirk

Ceist:

62. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the 50 cent prescription charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40976/12]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Medical card holders are required to pay a 50c charge for medicines and other prescription items supplied to them by community pharmacists, subject to a cap of €10 per month for each person or family. Charges are not payable in respect of items supplied under the Long Term Illness Scheme. Prescription charges do not apply to children in the care of the HSE or to methadone supplied to patients participating in the Methadone Treatment Scheme. Prescription charges result in savings to the Health Service Executive of approximately €27 million annually. Due to budgetary constraints I am not in a position to remove the 50c prescription charge.

Question No. 63 answered with Question No. 22.
Question No. 64 answered with Question No. 34.

Services for People with Disabilities

Ceisteanna (65)

Clare Daly

Ceist:

65. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health in the context of Ireland's endorsement of the Council of Europe Disability Action Plan 2006-2015, if he will outline the progress made and specific measures being undertaken to secure equality for people with disabilities, in particular with regard to Action Line 8, 9 and 10 [40939/12]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The driving and monitoring functions in respect of the Council of Europe Disability Action Plan 2006 - 2015, reside in the Department of Justice and Equality. The Department of Health understands that the latest progress report was compiled in 2008. The Department of Health will arrange to prepare an update for the Deputy in relation to progress on action lines 8, 9 and 10 that fall under its remit.

Question No. 66 answered with Question No. 11.
Question No. 67 answered with Question No. 38.
Question No. 68 answered with Question No. 14.
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