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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (15 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government is committed to the introduction of a universal GP service for the entire population in line with the Programme for Government. Universal access to a GP service for the entire population, without a financial barrier, is a key component of developed European health systems because GPs are best placed to appropriately manage a person’s health. As announced in Budget...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The vision for the Health Service Executive's Disability Services Programme is to contribute to the realisation of a society where people with disabilities are supported, as far as possible, to participate to their full potential in economic and social life, and have access to a range of quality personal social supports and services including respite care to enhance their quality of life. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Eligibility (15 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: In 2013, the Government agreed that payments should continue to be made by the Health Service Executive to those persons who were in receipt of the Mobility Allowance pending decisions on a new scheme. This decision was made on the basis that this would prevent hardship and alleviate stress, anxiety and uncertainty among a vulnerable group in society. In this context if the Deputy has a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (15 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Allowable Deductions) Regulations 2014 came into effect on the 1st September 2014. These Regulations have expanded the definition of "Allowable Deductions" in the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 to allow the HSE to make allowance for dependent children. The Regulations now enable the HSE to allow a standard amount equivalent to the allowance already...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (15 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Funding for the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS), which was capped at the 2008 level of €63 million, has increased to €75 million this year to take account of the increase in the uptake of services. The HSE prioritises for treatment patients with special needs, high risk patients and those who have greater clinical needs and will continue to monitor the operation of the...

Leaders' Questions (16 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Cop on. It was a failing of the previous Administration.

Leaders' Questions (16 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Stick with the script.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (16 Oct 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (16 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 151 and 180 together. The decisions made on which medicines are reimbursed by the taxpayer, are not political or ministerial decisions. These are made on objective, scientific and economic grounds by the Health Service Executive (HSE) on the advice of the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics (NCPE). The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (16 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: In accordance with the Health Act 1970, as amended, the assessment for a medical card is determined primarily by reference to the means, including the income and expenditure, of the applicant and his or her partner and dependants. The determination of eligibility for a medical card is the responsibility of the HSE. Earlier in the year, the Government was concerned that persons with serious...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (16 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: In accordance with the Health Act 1970, as amended, the assessment for a medical card is determined primarily by reference to the means, including the income and expenditure, of the applicant and his or her partner and dependants. The determination of eligibility for a medical card is the responsibility of the HSE and the HSE reserves the right to review eligibility at any point in time to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (16 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (16 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Long Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act, 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975 specifying the conditions covered by the LTI Scheme, which are as follows: Acute Leukaemia; Mental handicap; Cerebral Palsy; Mental Illness (in a person under 16); Cystic Fibrosis; Multiple Sclerosis; Diabetes Insipidus; Muscular...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Eligibility (16 Oct 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (16 Oct 2014)

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

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

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 Oct 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: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (16 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The decisions made on which medicines are reimbursed by the taxpayer, are not political or ministerial decisions. These are made on objective, scientific and economic grounds by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and often on the advice of the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics (NCPE). The HSE received an application for the inclusion of Eculizumab in the community drugs schemes. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (16 Oct 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...