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Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (16 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As previously advised, the Health Service Executive is responsible for the administration of the primary care schemes, therefore, the HSE has been asked to examine the specific issue raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as a matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 295 and 296 together. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that not only affects approximately 1 in every 100 citizens in Europe, but also impacts on their families and society at large. This Government is committed to providing specialist disability supports to enable each individual with a disability including those...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (16 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme, general practitioners (GPs) hold one of two contract types, i.e. the Fee-Per-Item contract (first introduced in 1972 and ceased for new applicants in 1989) or the Capitation contract (effective from 1989). Over 99% of GPs hold the 1989 capitation contract. Both contract types contain provisions relating to retirement age. Up until 1 October...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (16 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (16 Jul 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (16 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Arrangements for access to health services for participants living abroad, to be dealt with on an administrative basis by the HSE, will be outlined when the legislation is in place. The Redress for Women who were in Certain Institutions Bill 2014 is being prepared by the Department of Justice and Equality.

Seanad: Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (16 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As usual in the Seanad, I get so engrossed in listening to the debate as it goes backwards and forwards, I forget it is my turn to speak next. I thank those who contributed to the passage of this Bill. I know it is not quite there yet but I thank everyone involved. It is important to thank Senator Crown and comment on Senator Barrett's contribution because it is hugely important that we...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (17 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Motorised Transport Grant Eligibility (17 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: On 26 November 2013, the Government decided to assign responsibility to the Minister for Health for the development of a new statutory travel payment scheme. The Department of Health is working to develop proposals on foot of the Government’s decision.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (17 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (17 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: European Health Insurance Card (17 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (17 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (17 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (17 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (17 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (17 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (17 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (17 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (17 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...