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Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The budget for the Scheme in 2015 is €948.8m, which reflects an increase of €10m from the 2014 position. This increase of €10m is part of the initiative to tackle delayed discharges and has provided for an additional 300 long stay care places under the NHSS. The budget for 2015 is expected to provide long-term residential care for 22,361 people. The review of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: In 2012 the HSE launched a public consultation process regarding a proposal to consolidate the number of public nursing units in the Midlands. At the time almost 100 submissions were received and over 60 meetings took place with interested parties, 55 of which were with residents and next of kin. The HSE is in the course of considering all of the available relevant information with a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Investigations (25 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: Home Care Packages (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Government for National Recovery, 2011-2016 commits to developing and implementing national standards for home support services which will be subject to HIQA inspection. Primary legislation and resources will be required for the introduction of a statutory regulation system for home care services. This will be considered by Government on a prioritised and phased basis as resources,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Conscious of the reports of the Ombudsman regarding the legal status of the Motorised Transport Grant and Mobility Allowance Scheme, in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close both schemes. The Government decided that the preparatory work required for a new travel subsidy scheme and associated statutory provisions should be progressed by the Minister for Health....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (25 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: Community Care Provision (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE’s report “Time to Move on from Congregated Settings – A Strategy for Community Inclusion”,(2011) proposes a new model of support in the community by moving people from institutional settings to the community, over a seven year timeframe. The plan will be rolled out at a regional and local level and will involve full consultation. In terms of housing,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (25 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, she can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Investigations (25 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: General Practitioner Services (25 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 25th July...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The budget for the Scheme in 2015 is €948.8m and is expected to fund 22,361 throughout the year. The budget for 2015 reflects an increase of €10m from the 2014 position. This increase of €10m is part of the initiative to tackle delayed discharges and has provided for an additional 300 long stay care places under the NHSS as well as reducing the wait time under the Scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Facilities (25 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: Medicinal Products Prices (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the terms of the 2012 Agreement between the Department of Health, the HSE and the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association, the HSE has the right to assess new and existing technologies that may be a high cost or have a significant budget impact on the Irish healthcare system or to determine the cost effectiveness of products from time to time. In accordance with the Agreement a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (25 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: Medicinal Products Availability (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I am happy to confirm to the Deputy that the consultation process on easier access to 'rescue' drugs in emergencies, including adrenaline auto-injectors, commenced on 20 February 2015. The Prescription Regulations already permit advanced paramedics, paramedics and emergency medical technicians to administer adrenaline injections to unnamed patients in emergency circumstances, in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (25 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (25 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 Dystrophies;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: 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: Hospital Accommodation Provision (25 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: Medical Card Applications (25 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...