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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (5 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: Mental Health Services Provision (5 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 136, 137 and 150 together. This Government has prioritised the reform of our mental health services in line with A Vision for Change and is committed in particular to the delivery of more and better quality care in the community.Additional funding totalling €90 million and some 1,100 new posts have been provided as part of the 2012, 2013 and 2014...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (5 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private office and they will follow up on the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Provision (5 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Primary Care Divisions in the Department and HSE are discussing these matters and I am hopeful that they will be progressed shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (5 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (5 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I am aware that waiting times on this list are now at around 15 weeks. This is of course a matter of concern for me but limitations on available resources present a real challenge. My Department and the HSE are working to ensure that the resources that are available are deployed in the most effective way possible and deliver the best outcomes for older people. This will require an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy Publication (5 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: It is estimated that there are currently approximately 47,000 people with dementia in Ireland and that number is expected to increase threefold to approximately 132,000 by 2041. Accordingly, the Programme for Government contains a commitment to develop a 'National Alzheimer’s and other Dementias' Strategy to increase awareness, ensure early diagnosis and intervention and, ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (5 Nov 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. The conditions covered by the LTI Scheme are as follows: Acute Leukaemia; Mental Handicap; Cerebral Palsy; Mental Illness (in a person under 16); Cystic Fibrosis; Multiple Sclerosis;...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Hospital Closure (5 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank Senator Keane for raising this issue. The overarching policy of the Government is to support older people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible and to support access to quality long-term residential care where this is appropriate. When it becomes necessary for an older person to move to a nursing home, their safety and...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Hospital Closure (5 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I will.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Care of the Elderly Provision (5 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I am not certain that I can give the Senator the answers to his two later questions but I will get the information for him. I am very conscious of his concerns as he has made them very clear to me over a long number of years. I think it has been his persistence that has ensured that negative decisions have not been made in relation to those areas. I will inquire further. It is important...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Care of the Elderly Provision (5 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Looking at community nursing units in the round and taking into account recent developments with the fair deal scheme as well as our ageing population, we can ill-afford to lose any bed. It is in that context that we must move forward. Clearly, there will be areas where safe environmental standards cannot be maintained, perhaps due to structural issues or a lack of resources such as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (6 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Department is seeking a solution which would best meet the aim of supporting people with severe disabilities who require additional income to contribute towards the costs of their mobility needs, while remaining within the available budget and satisfying all legal and equality concerns. Conscious of the reports of the Ombudsman regarding the legal status of the Motorised Transport Grant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (6 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 142, 167 and 173 to 175, inclusive, together. The principal functions of the Mental Health Commission are to promote, encourage and foster the establishment and maintenance of high standards in the delivery of mental health services and to take all reasonable steps to protect the interests of all persons, including children, in approved centres under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 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: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (6 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: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (6 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: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (6 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 Administration (6 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 Administration (6 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...