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Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I cannot do anything about that now, but I only approach things in the way I would like them to be dealt with.

Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: That is how I judge myself, which is why I am not as abusive to Deputy Mattie McGrath as he is to me.

Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Yes, I am on the rota today.

Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The other Topical Issues are related to my Department.

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I am taking this issue on behalf of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Paschal Donohoe. All Members of the House will be well aware that the Minister has responsibility for overall policy and funding of the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects are matters for the National Roads Authority, NRA, under the Roads...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The National Roads Authority is suggesting having isolated and disconnected infrastructure is not a good idea. I imagine the authority is right, but I am equally certain that the Deputy is right. The proposed amendment to the roads Act would have a significant impact. All of the points raised by the Deputy are valid. I am pleased that the Minister for Finance has joined us because Adare...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Order for Report Stage (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 4:In page 22, line 18, to delete “A person shall not,” and substitute “Subject to subsection (2), a person shall not,”.This is a technical Bill, with a total of 44 sections. It passed Committee Stage on 7 October without amendment. It has three main objectives: to provide for the subsuming of the Opticians Board into the Health and Social...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 5:In page 22, between lines 27 and 28, to insert the following:"(2) A person, other than a registered medical practitioner or a registrant of the designated profession of optometrist or dispensing optician, may assist in a sale or in the conduct of a sale of spectacles where such assistance is provided in relation to the sale by a registered medical practitioner or a...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 7:In page 22, line 28, to delete "(2) A" and substitute "(3) A".

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 8:In page 23, line 2, after "optician" to insert ", including sales assisted by persons referred to in section 81B(2)".

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Fifth Stage (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Deputies who contributed to the debate on the Bill. While it is a small Bill, its passage has been lengthy. Deputies' contributions reflected their interest in the legislation and representations they received from opticians who had justifiable concerns about the way in which spectacles were being sold. We have taken these concerns into consideration. I thank Deputies for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Water fluoridation is the adjustment of a naturally occurring element found in water in order to prevent tooth decay. Many countries have water fluoridation schemes, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Australia and New Zealand. The balance of scientific evidence worldwide confirms that water fluoridation, at the optimal level, is a safe and effective method of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Application Numbers (4 Nov 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 (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (4 Nov 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 Data (4 Nov 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: HIQA Investigations (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 581, 630 and 631 together. The Health Information and Quality Authority is the independent authority established under the Health Act 2007 to drive continuous improvement and to monitor safety and quality in Ireland’s health and personal social care services. Since 2009 all nursing homes - public, voluntary and private have been registered and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I have asked the HSE to investigate this matter and respond to the Deputy as soon as possible. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Grant Applications (4 Nov 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. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 586 and 724 together. On 18 July 2014 the Health Products Regulatory Authority granted a marketing authorisation for cannabis based medicinal product Sativex® to be marketed in Ireland. The remaining timeframe for making the product available for prescribing in Ireland is the responsibility of the holder of the product authorisation, GW Pharmaceuticals...