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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (6 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: Psychological Services (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Counselling in Primary Care (CIPC) service is a national service funded from the significant Programme for Government investment in Mental Health, to include access to counselling and psychotherapy, and supplementing existing services provided by Primary Care. Within the specialist secondary care mental health service, counselling and psychotherapy is provided within Community Mental...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 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: Disability Services Provision (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 was commenced on 1 June 2007 in respect of children aged under 5 years. In 2008, the then Government decided, in the light of financial circumstances, to defer further implementation of the Disability Act 2005 and the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004. However, in light of legal advice following a ruling of the High Court,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Section 10 of the Under-6 GP Contract provides that the Medical Practitioner shall provide for Child Patients under 6 years all proper and necessary services to meet patient needs which are of a kind usually undertaken by a General Practitioner and/or his/her staff in a general practice setting and not requiring special skill or experience of a degree or kind which General Practitioners...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Provision (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government’s “Building on Recovery: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021” was published on 30 September 2015. This Capital Plan presents the Government’s new €42 billion framework for infrastructure investment in Ireland over the period 2016 to 2021. The Capital Plan includes just over €3 billion for investment in health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long Stay Residential Units (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The position regarding individual facilities will only become clear after a careful process of prioritisation. Patient welfare will at all times remain an absolute priority.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to 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 Staffing (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 580 and 581 together. As this is a service issue these questions have 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The overall gross non-capital mental health budget for 2015 is around €792 million. This represents 6.4% of the overall gross non-capital health budget of €12.295 billion. A Vision for Changerecommended that there be a commitment to progressively increase the proportion of funding given to mental health services which, if implemented, would have increased the percentage total...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to 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 (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to 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: Suicide Prevention (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Since coming into office, this Government has prioritised the reform of our mental health services in line with the recommendations in A Vision for Change.We are committed to reducing the stigma of mental illness, ensuring early and appropriate intervention and improving access to modern mental health services in the community. Additional funding totalling €125 million and some 1,150...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 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: Mental Health Services (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Mental health problems in children are generally treated at Primary Care level. However, where symptoms are moderate to severe in intensity, children are referred by their GPs to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). A comprehensive assessment of the child is then carried out by professionals on the team to formulate a diagnosis following which an Integrated Care Plan is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staffing (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE supports timely access to appropriate services to address the mental health needs of all children and adolescents from a preventative care model and early intervention perspective. Primary care services are usually the first point of contact for children and adolescents when mental health problems initially present. Primary Care refers to health care delivered in local communities by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 589 to 593, inclusive, together. As this is a service issue these questions have 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (6 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (6 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (6 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.