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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Eligibility (7 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Conscious of the reports of the Ombudsman regarding the legal status of the Mobility Allowance and the Motorised Transport Grant, 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 transport support scheme and associated statutory provisions should be progressed by the Minister for Health....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (7 Jul 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: Rare Diseases (7 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Ireland's National Rare Disease Plan was published in July 2014. It is estimated that there are over 6,000 identified rare diseases. We know that many of these conditions are complex, severe and debilitating. There are many challenges for patients living with a rare disease in Ireland including arriving at a timely and correct diagnosis as well as accessing appropriate medications and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (7 Jul 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: Health Services (7 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 317 and 325 together. As these are service matters they have 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: Primary Care Centres (7 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The development of primary care is central to the Government's objective to deliver a high quality, integrated and cost effective health care system. Supporting infrastructure, procured through a combination of public and private investment, will facilitate the delivery of multi-disciplinary primary health care. Primary care infrastructure at the following locations will be delivered using...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (7 Jul 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (7 Jul 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: Medicinal Products Supply (7 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 321, 353 and 369 together. 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. Prior to reimbursing any medicine, the HSE considers a range of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Early Childhood Care Education (7 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme, which is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, provides for a free pre-school year to eligible children in the year before they commence primary school.The objective of this scheme is to support early learning in a formal setting in advance of starting school. I understand that certain...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Early Childhood Care Education (7 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme, which is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, provides for a free pre-school year to eligible children in the year before they commence primary school. The objective of this scheme is to support early learning in a formal setting in advance of starting school. I understand that certain...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (7 Jul 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 the next 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 (7 Jul 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: Health Services Funding (7 Jul 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: Respite Care Services (7 Jul 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 (7 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Mental Health Service referred to by the Deputy is committed to improving the lives of the people with mental health problems in its catchment area. It does this through a well-established community focus and collaborative working with users of the service, carers and advocates. A priority for the service is the provision of patient-centred, recovery orientated services, in line with A...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Jul 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: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Jul 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: Hospitals Discharges (7 Jul 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: Prescription Charges (7 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Medical Council’s Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics states that “it is in the best interests of the patient that a general practitioner supervises and guides the overall management of their health”. Medical card holders who are given a prescription by a hospital or clinic must request their GP to transcribe the details onto a GMS prescription form in order...