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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Review (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 332, 333, 364, 383 and 421 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (11 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, she can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (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...

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

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 337 and 339 together. As of March 2014, there were 4,070 adults on the waiting list for assessment. The HSE's Integrated Audiology Programme is overseeing a number of developments that will reduce these numbers shortly. Included in these developments is the validation of all waiting lists to produce a more accurate assessment of priorities, the recruitment...

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

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 338 and 340 together. As of September 2014, 6,054 children are awaiting assessment. The HSE's Integrated Audiology Programme is overseeing a number of developments that will reduce these numbers shortly. Included in these developments is the validation of all waiting lists to produce a more accurate assessment of priorities, the recruitment of nine new...

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

Kathleen Lynch: Traditionally, audiology staff worked specifically with either paediatric or adult clients. Over recent years there has been up-skilling of staff to work with both population cohorts to ensure more flexible working and succession planning. The data on exact staff numbers working with adults solely and paediatrics solely is not available immediately but will be collated by the HSE and...

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

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 342 and 344 together. The number of community audiologists working for the HSE is as follows: HSE Region Audiology WTE HSE South 17 HSE West 17.8 HSE DML 11 HSE DNE 10.89 TOTAL 56.69 The National Audiology Review Group report recommended integrated working between acute care and community care audiology staff. This is under way in a number of areas...

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

Kathleen Lynch: This information is not readily available but is being collated by the HSE and will be forwarded directly 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: Orthodontic Service Provision (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. An individual's access to orthodontic treatment is determined against a set of clinical guidelines and priority is given to patients with greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible. If you have not received a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (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: Health Services Provision (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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: In August 2014 (latest figures available), the Scheme provided financial support for 22,038 people in long term residential places. The current wait time on the placement list is at about 15 weeks which is of course a matter of concern for me, and 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to those who have been assessed and referred for treatment before their 16th birthday. It should be noted that the nature of orthodontic care means that immediate treatment is not always desirable. It is estimated that in up to 5% of cases it is necessary to wait for further growth to take place before treatment commences. Patients are assessed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (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, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Parliamentary Questions (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: My Department has made inquiries of the Health Service Executive in relation to this matter. I understand that a reply issued from the HSE to the Deputy on 15th October 2014.

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

Kathleen Lynch: In line with the Programme for Government, my priority as Minister has been to modernise our mental health services, notwithstanding the severe resource constraints overall in recent years, and to prioritise new resources to underpin implementation of A Vision for Change.In that regard, the Government made available in the region of €766m to the HSE for mental health services in the...

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

Kathleen Lynch: I am informed that a number of service providers have raised concerns with the Health Service Executive (HSE) on the additional costs arising in meeting the HIQA regulations. I understand that the HSE is gathering information on a national basis in relation to the costs of meeting the National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities and that the matter...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care for Children (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Jack and Jill Foundation is part of a range of services provided to families of children with life limiting conditions. Many children availing of services provided by the Jack and Jill also avail of other specialist hospital based and community based health supports and disability services. The Health Service Executive's Disability Services provide annual funding to the Jack and Jill...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (11 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.