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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Report (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: A Vision for Change,which was published in 2006,providesa seven-to-ten year framework for the development of our mental health services. Since coming into office, this Government has prioritised the reform and resourcing of our mental health services in line with the recommendations in A Vision for Change.Additional funding totalling €125 million has been provided primarily to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (15 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 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 Report (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government is committed to the continued reform of mental health services, notwithstanding the substantial overall reduction in resources available to the health service in recent years. Towards this end, ring-fenced funding of €125 million and some 1,150 posts have been provided since 2012 to develop community mental health services and suicide prevention resources. The budget...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (15 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 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As these are service matters, they have 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As of July 10 2015, there were 488 approved applicants awaiting funding under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, and the average waiting time was 4 weeks. In Budget 2015, additional funding of €25m was provided under the Delayed Discharges Initiative to help alleviate the support services that provide alternatives to, and relieve pressures on, acute hospitals. Of this, €10m was...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Procedures (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I could start by reading out the first two pages of my speech, which tells me exactly what Senator Crown has told me, if not in the same language. I thank him for sparing me the medical terms, which I am not very good at. There are some things we should point to. I thank the Senator for raising this matter, because when he raises issues here, it is usually in order to find a solution...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Procedures (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand that perfectly.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Procedures (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I agree with the Senator. We have enough centres. It is not something that needs to be available to every hospital. We will probably have enough with the four, although if one were sensible about it, one might add one more in terms of the west, but hospital groups will help regarding the development, delivery and co-ordinating of that. I would like to think we are getting a little better...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Procedures (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Yes.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service Provision (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for raising the issue. I am pleased to be able to outline to him the current developments in pre-hospital services, both nationally and in the Kerry area, in particular. The national ambulance service, NAS, has undergone a huge programme of reform and modernisation in recent years, and it is important to acknowledge that progress is being made. The Minister, Deputy...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service Provision (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I know Kerry fairly well, as does everyone in Cork, not just from the clashes in Killarney but from holidaying there. Ambulances are based in Tralee, Killarney, Listowel, Dingle, Kenmare and Caherciveen. I know getting from Caherciveen along the coast road can be quite difficult at times and it is not a short journey. On paper, it looks to me as though there is extensive coverage, but I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (16 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: Home Help Service (16 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: Medical Card Applications (16 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: Medical Card Applications (16 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: Medical Card Applications (16 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: Medical Card Applications (16 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: Medical Card Applications (16 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: Medical Card Applications (16 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...