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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is the competent authority for the regulation of medicines in Ireland. Medicinal products can only be placed on the market in Ireland after a marketing authorisation is granted by the HPRA following an application from the manufacturer. Medicines may also be authorised for use across Europe by virtue of a centralised marketing authorisation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Budgetary and other pressures within the HSE delayed the full utilisation of the €35 million allocated in both 2012 and 2013. The underspend in planned Mental Health expenditure and the timing of the recruitment of staff developments was also due to the time required to get various programmes up and running, such as Counselling in Primary Care, Enhanced Teamworking, Mental Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government committed to introducing, on a phased basis, a universal GP service without fees within its term of office, as set out in the Programme for Government. The Government has commenced this process in respect of all children under 6 years. The Health (General Practitioner Service) Act 2014, which provides an entitlement for all children aged under 6 to a GP service without fees,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The dental clinic in St. James's Hospital, which provided dental extractions under general anaesthetic for children in the greater Dublin area, ceased in October 2014 due to problems with the suitability of the building. The HSE is seeking a long term solution for the provision of a service for children with these needs. In the meantime, urgent cases requiring immediate treatment due to pain...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Applications (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for the administration of the primary care schemes, including the Long Term Illness Scheme, therefore the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The HSE received an application in February 2014 for the inclusion of Sofosbuvir, the first of a new generation of drugs for the treatment of Hepatitis C, in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: In July 2012, the Department of Health and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government jointly published the National Implementation Framework to support the Government's National Housing Strategy for People with Disability 2011 to 2016. The Strategy sets out a broad framework for the delivery of housing for people with disabilities, and for people with mental health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The development of primary care services is an essential component of the health reform process. In a developed primary care system up to 95% of people's day to day health and social care needs can be met in the primary care setting. In particular, pharmacy services are well placed within the community to provide essential health advice and to support effective care at the lowest level of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government committed to introducing, on a phased basis, a universal GP service without fees within its term of office, as set out in the Programme for Government. The Government has commenced this process in respect of all children under 6 years. The Health (General Practitioner Service) Act 2014, which provides an entitlement for all children aged under 6 to a GP service without fees,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government committed to introducing, on a phased basis, a universal GP service without fees within its term of office, as set out in the Programme for Government. The Government has commenced this process in respect of all children under 6 years. The Health (General Practitioner Service) Act 2014, which provides an entitlement for all children aged under 6 to a GP service without fees,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I am aware that waiting times on the Nursing Homes Support Scheme placement list are now at around 15 weeks. This is a matter of concern for me, and my Department and the HSE are working to ensure that the resources that are available deliver the best possible outcomes for older people. This will require an integrated approach across community, residential and other service areas. The HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: St. Christopher’s and St. Hilda’s Services are funded under Section 39 of the Health Act and are expected to receive over €8.24m and €4.1m respectively from the HSE in 2014. St. Christopher's and St. Hilda's are responsible for the management of their resources within their allocated funding. The HSE has been notified by St. Christopher’s of its financial...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I am aware that waiting times on the Nursing Homes Support Scheme placement list are now at around 15 weeks. This is a matter of concern for me, and my Department and the HSE are working to ensure that the resources that are available deliver the best possible outcomes for older people. This will require an integrated approach across community, residential and other service areas. The HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Over the period January to September 2014, there were 211 child and adolescent admissions to mental health inpatient units of which 69 were to approved adult in-patient units. The majority were voluntary admissions with parental consent, and most of these admissions were aged 16 to 17 years. A third were discharged within two days and the remainder within a week of admission. Admissions to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: 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 Budgets, with a further €35 million to be provided next...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I am aware that waiting times on the Nursing Homes Support Scheme placement list are now at around 15 weeks. This is a matter of concern for me, and my Department and the HSE are working to ensure that the resources that are available deliver the best possible outcomes for older people. This will require an integrated approach across community, residential and other service areas. The HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Transfers (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: There has been a continuing upward trend in delayed discharges since the beginning of the year. "Delayed Discharges" arise when patients in acute hospitals have finished the acute stage of their treatment but require alternative arrangements to facilitate their discharge. The occupancy of in-patient acute hospital beds by patients who no longer require acute care also has a significant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE 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 the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (11 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 the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (11 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...