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

Kathleen Lynch: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. 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 Allowances (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: Value for Money Reviews (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Value For Money (VFM) Review identified fundamental issues that need to be addressed in the way in which HSE-funded disability services are managed and operated, and lays the groundwork for the introduction of a significant restructuring of the Disability Services Programme. VFM efficiency targets of €5 million were identified this year in the National Service Plan. In order to...

Seanad: Suicide and Mental Health: Statements (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I am pleased to have the opportunity to discuss in this House the important issues of mental health and suicide prevention. Mental health and well-being are important to each and every one of us. This is a complex and sensitive issue and something I know that Members will keep in mind when discussing the matter here today. A Vision for Change is widely considered to be a progressive,...

Seanad: Suicide and Mental Health: Statements (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: There is nothing to apologise for. I thank Senator Crown because this is, as he rightly says, a very important issue. We have been working to move away from the old institutional model of service delivery to providing more comprehensive care in a variety of settings, including the home, the community and in hospital. This common objective requires a change in attitudes generally towards...

Seanad: Suicide and Mental Health: Statements (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: It is difficult to know where to begin in responding to all the points made. Senator Bacik noted that the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is a time when we remember lives lost in war. It is a very poignant day to have this debate. I always make a note on this morning every year to remind myself of the sacrifices others have made in the past. Several Members referred to the Road...

Seanad: Suicide and Mental Health: Statements (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: That is not always explicitly spelt out when the comparison is made.

Seanad: Suicide and Mental Health: Statements (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand that. There is a range or menu of actions that can be taken in regard to road safety. One can ensure limiters are installed in cars, implement road improvements, introduce penalty points and so on. One cannot go down that route with suicide prevention because it is a different and far more complex area. People die by suicide for a range of reasons. Some of those people are...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy was always easily led.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (12 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The medical card figures for 1 November 2014 are not as yet available and I have requested that the Health Service Executive reply to the Deputy with this information 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Data (12 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: Health Services (12 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: Medical Card Applications (12 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 (12 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 (12 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Department is not aware of any grant available in the health sector that would provide for a lift in the circumstances outlined by the Deputy. The Department and the Health Service Executive have responsibility for making the public health services including its buildings accessible for all people including people with a disability.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (12 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: Dental Services Provision (12 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Routine dental services resumed at Carrickmacross in October following a temporary interruption to services. It is expected that routine services at Ballybay will be up and running by the end of this month. Patients from Castleblayney will continue to be catered for by Ballybay and Carickmacross clinics. There are no plans to provide additional dental services in Castleblayney at present.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (12 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, 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: Value for Money Reviews (12 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the the Value for Money and Policy Review of Disability Services (VFM Review) and the reconfiguration of services for children and young people with disabilities aged 0 to 18 years, under the National Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People Programme. The implementation of the VFM Review is a multi-year project which will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (12 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Most drugs, medicines and consumable appliances which are paid for by the HSE are supplied to patients through over 1,800 community pharmacies who, in turn, purchase them from wholesalers or, to a lesser extent, directly from drug manufacturers. The current pharmacy based model results in over 70 million items being dispensed annually through local pharmacies across the State, including...