Results 11,221-11,240 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch

Topical Issue Debate: Disability Legislation Terminology (1 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I have continually spoken about the use of inappropriate language and highlighted the need to change our language when the circumstances are correct. I will continue to do so long after my career in politics ends. Therefore, I agree with everything the Deputy has said. The Health Services (Amendment) Regulations 1971 use the term "mental...

Topical Issue Debate: Disability Legislation Terminology (1 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: There has been no delay in the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013. I accept there has been a 20 year actual delay in publishing it. The Government, however, has drafted relevant legislation and sent it out for the most widespread consultation there has been. This has involved not just the organisations but individuals and academics internationally. There has been no delay on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (1 Apr 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: Speech and Language Therapy (1 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be 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: Mental Health Services Provision (1 Apr 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 reply 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 (1 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: There will always be more projects than can be funded by the Exchequer.  As with all capital projects, developments to be included in the CNU programme, must be considered within the context of the overall capital envelope available to the health service. There is limited funding available for new projects over the next multi-annual period 2015-2019 given the level of commitments and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Provision (1 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Both Minister Varadkar and I are extremely disappointed by the decision of An Bord Pleanala not to grant planning permission for the Finglas primary care centre which was to be located at Mellowes Road and serve the local communities of Finglas south and west. Finglas south and west remains a priority for both the Department and the HSE as it is one of the communities most in need of access...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (1 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: On the 18 of July 2014 the Health Products Regulatory Authority granted a marketing authorisation for cannabis based medicinal product Sativex® to be marketed in Ireland. The remaining timeframe for making the product available for prescribing in Ireland is the responsibility of the holder of the product authorisation, GW Pharmaceuticals PLC and their European partner Almirall. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (1 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services, including disability services. The HSE either directly provides or contracts disability service providers such as St Michael's House to provide a range of disability services through a service level arrangement (SLA). ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 Apr 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: Medicinal Products Availability (1 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I apologise for the delay in providing a response to the query you raised. A response has now issued directly to you.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (1 Apr 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. Prior to that date, the limits were €600 per week for a single person and €1,200 per week for a couple. On the single/couple differential from 1 January 2014, the Government recognises that the living costs...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (2 Apr 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (2 Apr 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 Card Administration (2 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: In accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended), the assessment for a medical card is determined primarily by reference to the means, including the income and expenditure, of the applicant and his or her partner and dependants. There is no entitlement to a medical card for a person with a particular illness or medical condition. The Deputy will be aware of the publication of the Report...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (2 Apr 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 Data (2 Apr 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 Data (2 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As of the 27 March 2015 (latest figures available) there are 1,426 people on the national placement list for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme with an average wait time of 11 weeks. The budget for the Scheme in 2015 is €948.8m which reflects an increase of €10m from the 2014 position. The additional €10m was allocated to the Scheme as part of a wider initiative to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Apr 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: Mental Health Services Provision (2 Apr 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 within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.