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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (10 Dec 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: Primary Care Centre Provision (10 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As the delivery of primary care infrastructure is a service matter your question 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy Publication (10 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Arrangements are currently in train for the publication of the National Dementia Strategy, and it is hoped to publish it by the end of this month.

Seanad: Standards of Care in Residential Care Homes: Statements (10 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank Senators for the opportunity to speak on this issue. It is appropriate that a statement is made here. Elected representatives deserve this courtesy and I thank Senators who raised the issue as it gives me the opportunity to outline the actions being taken by the HSE arising from this very serious matter. Like others, I was shocked and distressed by the revelations of extremely poor...

Seanad: Standards of Care in Residential Care Homes: Statements (10 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I know.

Seanad: Standards of Care in Residential Care Homes: Statements (10 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: In terms of those who stood and watched, what the Senator spoke about used to be called sins of omission. That is part and parcel of the new document on protecting vulnerable adults. There is a reference in that document to omission and being witness to something that is wrong. In response to Senator Mullins, I believe we have learned something. I have learned something from this entire...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (11 Dec 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: Treatment Abroad Scheme (11 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: With regard to financial assistance towards the cost of care in Germany, the patient or their family should make contact with the Health Service Executive's (HSE) Treatment Abroad Scheme office. That office will engage with the patient or family in respect of the scheme and ensure that all available assistance is provided, in line with the Scheme rules. Full information on the Treatment...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (11 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it 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 contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (11 Dec 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: Health Services Provision (11 Dec 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 Administration (11 Dec 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: Primary Care Centre Provision (16 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As the delivery of primary care infrastructure is a service matter your question 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Provision (16 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised and to reply to you 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: Medical Card Applications (16 Dec 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: Disability Services Funding (16 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government is fully committed to ensuring the ongoing delivery of vital services and supports to people with disabilities within available resources. The Health Service Executive's (HSE's) 2015 National Service Plan, including its disability services programme for children and adults with disabilities was approved by Minister Varadkar on 26th November, 2014. The detailed Operational...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (16 Dec 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 Applications (16 Dec 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Administration (16 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the 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 contact my Private Office...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (16 Dec 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.