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Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (14 Jan 2015)

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: Water Fluoridation (14 Jan 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Department of Health keeps water fluoridation policy under constant review. As part of this ongoing work, a review of evidence on the impact of water fluoridation at its current level on the health of the population is being conducted by the Health Research Board on behalf of the Department. The review is currently being finalised.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data (14 Jan 2015)

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 Applications (14 Jan 2015)

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: Speech and Language Therapy (14 Jan 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government is committed to the development of both Primary Care and Disability Services, including improved access to Speech and Language Therapy services. Additional funding of €20m was allocated in 2013 to strengthen Primary Care services and to support the recruitment of prioritised front-line posts. As part of this initiative, the HSE commenced recruitment last year of over...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (14 Jan 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As of 5 January 2015 (latest figures available) there were 1,188 people on the national placement list awaiting funding under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS). The budget for the NHSS in 2015 is €948.8m which includes an additional €10m to alleviate the problem of delayed discharges in acute hospital settings. This increase will allow for the provision of an additional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (14 Jan 2015)

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 Home Accommodation (14 Jan 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) is a system of financial support for those in need of long-term nursing home care. Under the Scheme, residents themselves are free to choose their own nursing home provided that it participates in the Scheme. Demand is stronger in some areas of the country more than in others, and some facilities may also be more popular than others for various...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (14 Jan 2015)

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 Aids and Appliances Applications (14 Jan 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE Community Audiology service administers and monitors hearing tests for adults who are at risk for hearing loss. Appointments for the audiology service are sent in a strict chronology according to clinical priorities and date of receipt of referral. The HSE has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to you as soon as possible. If you have not received a reply from the HSE...

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Jan 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: He might have been visiting patients. He might have been doing corporate works of mercy.

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Jan 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Health services are only a small part of that.

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Jan 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I have heard everything now. That is not like the Deputy.

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Jan 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Three days.

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Jan 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: No; it has been pointed out that the Opposition does not have a health policy.

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Jan 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I will begin by addressing some of the points raised by Deputies opposite. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan made reference to people with disabilities, addiction problems and dementia or Alzheimer's disease and the confusion that reigns when they have to attend at emergency departments. Last Tuesday in the Mater hospital, together with the chief executive officer of the Health Service Executive, I...

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 Jan 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: We will see soon enough.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (15 Jan 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The gross income limit for an over 70s medical card was set in law at €500 per week for a single person and at €900 per week for a couple from 1 January 2014. The gross income limits up to that date were €600 per week for a single person and at €1,200 per week for a couple. The over 70s gross income limit for a single person was reduced proportionately less than...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (15 Jan 2015)

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: Respite Care Services (15 Jan 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The vision for the Health Service Executive's Disability Services Programme is to contribute to the realisation of a society where people with disabilities are supported, as far as possible, to participate to their full potential in economic and social life, and have access to a range of quality personal social supports and services including respite care to enhance their quality of life. ...