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Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (19 Feb 2015)

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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (19 Feb 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: General Practitioner Services (19 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Where a General Practitioner (GP), who holds a General Medical Services (GMS) contract, lives and practices in a centre with a population of less than 500 and where there is not a town with a population of 1,500 or more within a 4.83 km (3 mile) radius of that centre, the GP is entitled to a Rural Practice Allowance. Issues relating to the filling of vacant GMS panels are a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (19 Feb 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme (19 Feb 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (19 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the issues raised by the Deputy relate to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to you. 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 (19 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the HSE to look into the particular matter raised and to reply directly 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: Mental Health Services Provision (19 Feb 2015)

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 response from the HSE within working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (19 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The medical card and GP visit card figures, as requested by the Deputy, are provided in the table below: - 1 February 2015 Card Type No. of Cards Medical Cards 1,766,432 of which granted involving discretion 78,932 GP Visit cards 160,2796 of which granted involving discretion 35,776

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (19 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Review of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme is expected to be finalised at the end of this quarter after which it will be made publicly available. Among other issues, the Review is examining the on-going sustainability of the Scheme and it will make recommendations for the future management and operation of the Scheme. However, it should be pointed out when contributions towards the cost...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (19 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government is committed to introducing, on a phased basis, a universal GP service without fees, 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, was enacted on 25 July...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The vulnerability of young people is demonstrated by the fact that this is the time when about 75% of mental illnesses first emerge. It is critical, therefore, that the development of a full range of mental health services, including those for young people, reflects modern national and international practice to best meet evolving challenges within our society. This Government has always...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 382 to 387, inclusive, and 390 and 391 together. As these are service matters they have 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 (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 388, 389 and 393 together. As these are service matters they have 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 Expenditure (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The budget that was allocated to the Nursing Homes Support Scheme for the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 is set out in the table. 2009 €909m 2010 €979m 2011 €963m 2012 €994m 2013 €974m 2014 €939m 2015 €949m

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Reimbursement Service Payments (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 394 and 395 together. As this is a service matter, it has been 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (24 Feb 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: Orthodontic Service Provision (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Repayment Scheme (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Under Section 12(1)(b) of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 any refunds which are due to an applicant under the Scheme can only be paid to the proprietor of the approved nursing home. The HSE is precluded from making payments directly to residents of nursing homes under Section 12 (1). The forthcoming Review of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme which will be completed shortly, is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (24 Feb 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...