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Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (4 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 173 and 175 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (4 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (4 Mar 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: Speech and Language Therapy (4 Mar 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: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (4 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to those who have been 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 HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (4 Mar 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.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Drugs Payment Scheme (4 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. As usual, he probably raises the most pressing issues relating to health. Decisions on which medicines are licensed for use in Ireland and which are reimbursed by the taxpayer are not political or ministerial decisions. These are made on objective, scientific and economic grounds by the HSE on the advice of the National Centre for...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Drugs Payment Scheme (4 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: We cannot pre-empt the outcome of the discussions but the fact that they are ongoing is positive. We already have the results of the investigations on the effectiveness of the drug and the engagement with clinicians. The information is being considered as well. In the past we have agreed to reimburse extraordinarily expensive drugs. It is not always about the price; it is about their...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Register of Electors (4 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I fully understand the Senator's frustration at not being able to get the relevant Minister. She can take it from me as someone who always comes into the Seanad when I am asked to do so that I would appreciate it as well if the other Ministers came in and took their own slot. It would be a little less work for me as, God knows, I have enough to do. I am not certain that I will read out the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Register of Electors (4 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I did not intend to give the impression to the Senator that nothing is going to happen. What happened in Scotland was that people registered to vote because they had an interest in the issue. I do not think much effort was required to get people to register because the issue was of such significance. That is the message that we need to convey. The issue is important and if we get people...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (5 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE awards medical cards in accordance with the Health Act and gives effect to this legislation through its Medical Card National Assessment Guidelines. The Guidelines provide a clear framework to assist in making reasonable, consistent and equitable decisions when assessing people who are applying for a medical card and are available on the HSE website. I can advise the Deputy that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (5 Mar 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: Health Services (5 Mar 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (5 Mar 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 Homes Support Scheme Data (5 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As of the 2 March 2015 there were 1,399 people on the national placement list for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme with an average wait time of 11 weeks. The budget for the NHSS in 2015 is €948.8m which includes an additional €10m to allow for the provision of an additional 300 long stay care places. This additional €10m has reduced the wait time for funding under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (5 Mar 2015)

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, therefore the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and 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: Medical Card Applications (5 Mar 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: Respite Care Grant Data (5 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201 to 203, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (5 Mar 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. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescription Charges (5 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Dona Glucosamine Sulfate is not available under the GMS or community drugs schemes. Neither the Minister for Health nor the HSE has any power to set the prices of drugs and medicines purchased by private patients. The transfer of a drug from 'prescription only' to 'over the counter' may lead to a price increase due to the increased risks and costs associated with this transfer for the...