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Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government is committed to introducing a universal GP service without fees on a phased basis. The first phase will be for all children aged under 6 years. This service will commence during the summer. In parallel with this, the second phase will extend universal GP care without fees to all persons aged 70 years and over, subject to the passing of the necessary legislation. These measures...

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I welcome the opportunity to discuss mental health policies and services for children and adolescents. The promotion of positive mental health and well-being in general is important to us all. For many reasons and in many respects, mental health is a complex and emotive issue. It is encouraging that in my time as Minister of State, I have generally found that Members of Houses have taken a...

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: There are 12 at present.

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: No, 12 are.

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I want to make clear that I am not closing down this debate, just in case there is any misunderstanding. I will start by responding to Senator Byrne's remarks. It was never my intention to blame the Opposition. I was simply setting the record straight. I do not have the information on Navan, but if there is any information to be got, I promise that-----

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: If there is information on that, I will ensure that the Senator receives it. Senator Henry spoke about the respite grant. Thankfully, that is one of the areas for which I do not have responsibility, but I understand the Senator's position. Senator Henry also spoke about people under 18 in adult wards. That came through in the contributions of most Senators. It is an issue we must be very...

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: It is not done that way any more. I am talking about a head of mental health services, not lower grades. I know what the Senator's concerns are and I hope to address them in my summing up. I agree with Senator van Turnhout. In the past number of weeks, I have looked for verification of the waiting list and I know that sometimes strikes terror among people on the list, as if we are asking...

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Of course, it is. It has never been easy in psychiatry and the psychological services in this country. None the less I do not know why it is so difficult now when we are putting more resources in. We are now on our second recruitment campaign in a year and are still not getting enough people. If service delivery, as it is currently structured, is not working, we will have to look at a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Each Local Health Office area in the Health Service Executive (HSE) has a dedicated Disability Manager to coordinate the delivery of services to people with disabilities. It is open to the individual and their family to pursue this matter with the Disability Manager for their area who can be contacted at Coolock Health Centre, Cromcastle Road, Coolock, Dublin 5, telephone 01-8164292. As...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (30 Apr 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: Mobility Allowance Decision (30 Apr 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 is aware of the needs of people with a disability who rely on individual payments which support choice and independence. Work is ongoing on the policy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (30 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. In the current financial environment, the HSE faces a continuing challenge to deliver services in a way that will minimise any...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Data (30 Apr 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 Eligibility (30 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As advised to the Deputy in my reply of 22nd April, the HSE decided in May 2014 that reviews of existing discretionary medical cards would be suspended and that suspension remains in place.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Provision (30 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand that a reply to your Parliamentary Question of 24 March 2015 was issued to you by the HSE on 31st March 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (30 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: Medical Card Eligibility (30 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: Medical Card Reviews (30 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: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Disability Federation of Ireland raises a wide range of issues relating to people with a disability in their correspondence. A number of the issues raised are relevant to other Departments and Ministers. My answer relates to the provision of health services. The Government values the role which people with disabilities play in Irish society and is committed to facilitating the full...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (6 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The fluoridation of public water supplies is provided for in the Health (Fluoridation of Water Supplies Act) 1960. The level of fluoride in drinking water in Ireland has been set at between 0.6-0.8 parts per million. This level of fluoride is deemed optimal for protecting the oral health of all age groups. The Department of Health keeps the policy of water fluoridation under constant...