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

Kathleen Lynch: Paragraph 11 of the 1989 General Medical Services (GMS) contract between the HSE and GPs stipulates that the duties of the GP under the contract include a requirement to furnish to a person whom he/she has examined and for whom he/she is obliged to provide services (or, in the case of a child, to his/her parent) a certificate in relation, to any illness noticed during the examination which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I assume the Deputy is referring to the extent to which Primary Care Centres helped to alleviate overcrowding in accident and emergency departments in their catchment areas in recent weeks. As this information relates to service issues and is not routinely provided to my Department, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply directly to the Deputy on these matters. If you have not...

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

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 136 and 137 together. A substantial proportion of our acute beds are occupied by people who no longer require acute care. In order to meet this challenge a wide-ranging set of measures have been put in place. The Government provided additional funding of €3m last December and €25m in Budget 2015 to address delayed discharges. This funding is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The medical card system is fundamentally based on means and this position has obtained for more than 40 years. However, the Government recognises that the health service needs to be responsive to the circumstances of people with significant medical needs. In November 2014 the Minister for Health and I announced a series of measures to enhance the operation of the medical card scheme and make...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE has responsibility for the provision of Primary Care Centres and the provision of facilities at such centres. Therefore, this 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 and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Data (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: To date, there are 86 Primary Care Centres in operation throughout the country, 43 of which have opened since 2011. There are currently 37 locations where Primary Care Centres are at an advanced planning stage using one of the following three methods of delivery: - Direct build (by HSE); - Public Private Partnership (PPP) project; or - Operational Lease with the private sector. I have...

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

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to those who have been assessed and referred for treatment before their 16th birthday. It should be noted that the nature of orthodontic care means that immediate treatment is not always desirable. It is estimated that in up to 5% of cases it is necessary to wait for further growth to take place before treatment commences. Patients are assessed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (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: Primary Care Centre Provision (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE has responsibility for the provision, maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres. Therefore, this 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 and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (26 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: In March 2013, a Private Members Bill entitled the Autism Bill 2012 was debated and passed Second Stage in the Dail. The Bill, as introduced, makes provision for the preparation of an autism strategy and a national framework for addressing the specific needs of adults with autism. The broad thrust of the Bill was accepted by Government and it was not opposed at Second Stage. Although the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (26 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (26 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: General Practitioner Services (26 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: Medical Card Data (26 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: Medical Card Drugs (26 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 170 and 171 together. Medical card holders are eligible to access drugs, medicines and medical and surgical appliances which are on the Reimbursement List as provided for under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Schedule 3 Part 1 of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013 sets out the criteria applicable to medicinal...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (26 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government currently provides funding of almost €1.5 billion to the Disability Services Programme through the Health Service Executive's (HSE's) National Service Plan for 2015 and is committed to protecting frontline services for people with disabilities. In 2015, the HSE is seeking to maximise the provision of services within available resources and to maintaining a level of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (26 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: Medical Card Data (26 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: Medical Card Data (26 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (26 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.