Michael McGrath
Ceist:547. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the cost of extending free general practitioner care to all children under five years old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39564/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraGeneral Practitioner Services
Ceisteanna (547)
Freagraí scríofa
I am advised by the HSE that the cost of providing GP visit cards to all children under five years old, at current rates of payment to GPs, is approximately €34 million.
Hospital Waiting Lists
Ceisteanna (549)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
Ceist:549. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will receive an appointment at the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39628/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
HSE Properties
Ceisteanna (553)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin
Ceist:553. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the total rental moneys paid per annum by the Health Service Executive in County Cavan for sites (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39644/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
Management of the healthcare property portfolio is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
Medical Aids and Appliances Provision
Ceisteanna (560)
Bernard Durkan
Ceist:560. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the financial assistance that will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare towards the provision of a hearing aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39701/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Health Service Executive Community Audiology service administers and monitors hearing tests for adults who are at risk for hearing loss. The HSE has therefore been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.