Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Health (Family Planning) Act.
- Health providers implementing the Family Planning Act 4 speeches
The Minister said precise figures on doctors and pharmacists cooperating with the Act, including in Dublin, were not yet available; they would be sought when first-year statistics were collected.
Michael O'Leary, John Horgan, Michael Woods
- Family planning services in Ballinteer 2 speeches
The Minister said service provision was primarily for the Eastern Health Board and noted its general reliance on family doctors; he had seen no specific proposals for Ballinteer.
John Horgan, Michael Woods
- Company-controlled pharmacies supplying contraceptives 2 speeches
The Minister said the Act bars the pharmacies in question from selling contraceptives; they make up about 25 per cent of community pharmacies.
John Horgan, Michael Woods
asked the Minister for Health the number of doctors who are co-operating in the implementation of the Health (Family Planning) Act, 1979 with particular reference to patients holding medical cards.
28.
Comment on this
asked the Minister for Health the number of pharmacists who are co-operating in the implementation of the Health (Family Planning) Act, 1979.
29.
Comment on this
asked the Minister for Health the number of (a) doctors and (b) pharmacists in Dublin who are co-operating in the implementation of the Health (Family Planning) Act, 1979; and the percentage they form of the total number of registered medical practitioners and pharmacists in the area.
Comment on this
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to take Questions Nos. 27, 28 and 29 together.
Since statistics relating to health services are compiled on an annual basis, the precise information sought is not currently available. In collecting statistics on the first year's operation of the Act the need to obtain the information sought by the Deputies will be borne in mind.
30.
Comment on this
asked the Minister for Health if he will co-operate with the Eastern Health Board in the provision of a comprehensive family planning service in Ballinteer, Dublin 16.
Comment on this
The provision of family planning services by a health board is a matter primarily for that board. I have not seen any specific proposals from the Eastern Health Board relating to the area referred to by the Deputy.
The general approach of the Eastern Health Board, and of other health boards, is based on acceptance of the view that family planning services will normally be provided by the family doctor.
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asked the Minister for Health if pharmacies which are controlled by limited companies may supply contraceptives; the percentage of pharmacies so controlled; and if he will make a statement on the matter.