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Topical Issue Debate: Home Help Service Provision (30 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I am aware of the time constraints and the fact that the clock is ticking. The question the Deputy put down relates to the need for the Minister for Health to improve working conditions for home helps. The Deputy has moved into the broader region and I may be able to deal with that issue in a response to a supplementary question. I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. While there...

Topical Issue Debate: Home Help Service Provision (30 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy will be aware that when the State is the significant supplier of any service, it is necessary, under European rules, to put an element of the contract out to tender. It was not this Government which negotiated that, it was negotiated by a previous Administration. That to which I refer is what needs to happen. The home help service funding of approximately €185 million...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy (30 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: A Steering Group, led by the Health Service Executive (HSE) Social Care Division with representation from the HSE National Clinical Programmes for Rehabilitation Medicine and Neurology, Department of Health, Primary Care, Therapy Professions and the Neurological Alliance of Ireland, has been assigned the task of developing an implementation framework for the National Policy & Strategy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (30 Sep 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: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government decided that the detailed preparatory work required for a new Transport Support Scheme and associated statutory provisions should be progressed by the Minister for Health. The Department is seeking a solution which would best meet the aim of supporting people with severe disabilities who require additional income to contribute towards the cost of their mobility needs, while...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (30 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 131, 133 and 140 together. The HSE has confirmed that Fampridine (brand name Fampyra®) will be reimbursed on the Long Term Illness Scheme from 1 October 2015. Reimbursement will be extended where a demonstration of clinical response (based on objective criteria agreed with clinical experts) is recorded and where that clinical response is shown to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (30 Sep 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: National Asthma Programme (30 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Primary Care funding requirements for 2016 are currently being considered in the context of the estimates process and the HSE's National Service Planning process. In the context of overall competing demands for health service funding, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further at this stage.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (30 Sep 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. The Minister for Health has no power to control the price of specific medications or groups of medications for asthma or any other...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Sep 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 Ground Floor, Unit 4 & 5, Nexus Building, Block 6A, Blanchardstown, Corporate...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (30 Sep 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: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 157 and 182 together. Work is currently underway in the Department of Health in relation to the preparation of budget estimates for 2016. As part of this process, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has submitted an estimate of its proposed expenditure for 2016, including health and personal social services for people with a disability. As discussions on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Application Numbers (1 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand that the Health Service Executive corresponded with the Deputy on 22 September last detailing the number of medical card/GP visit card applications received and the number of medical card/GP visit card applications where eligibility was granted for the period August 2014 to July 2015. The HSE has been asked to further examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Expenditure (1 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE has responsibility for the provision, maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and 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 Aids and Appliances Provision (1 Oct 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 (1 Oct 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 Card Applications (1 Oct 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 Staff Recruitment (1 Oct 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 Provision (1 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the particular issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE 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 Administration (1 Oct 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.