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Written Answers — Department of Health: Dementia Services (3 Nov 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 Administration (3 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive (HSE) decided to move the processing of medical cards from local services i.e. Local Health Offices into a single centralised national service at the Primary Care Reimbursement Service Office (PCRS) from July 2011. The rationale for this decision was to ensure medical card applications are assessed in a single uniform and consistent manner, regardless of their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (3 Nov 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: Medicinal Products Licensing (3 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 849 and 850 together. I am advised that there is no record of discussions between my Department or the Health Service Executive (HSE) with the Department of Defence prior to the decision to use Mefloquine/Lariam. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), the statutory authority with responsibility for the quality, safety and efficacy of medicines...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (3 Nov 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Provision (3 Nov 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.

Topical Issue Debate: HIQA Standards (4 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: At the Deputy's request, I visited the facility she mentioned. It is probably a model we should consider for use in the rest of the country as it provides an intermediate piece. We will need to see how these homes fit into the standards we have set for HIQA. I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. All long-term residential services for older people must meet the national quality...

Topical Issue Debate: HIQA Standards (4 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy rightly points out, we need to look at the type of regulation we have asked HIQA to implement. It is Government policy and HIQA does it very well. It is usually the last line of defence in looking after very vulnerable people. We need to look at the different types of care available. The care homes in the Deputy's area are delivering a different type of care that is not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Review (4 Nov 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: Respite Care Services (4 Nov 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: Dental Services Provision (4 Nov 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 Applications (4 Nov 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 (4 Nov 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 Staff Data (4 Nov 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: Home Care Packages (4 Nov 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: Respite Care Services (4 Nov 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, please contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (4 Nov 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 Provision (4 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The question has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to you. 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 Dementia Strategy Publication (4 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Irish National Dementia Strategy was published in December 2014 and is available on the website of the Department of Health (www.doh.ie).

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (4 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Dental services for children up to 16 years of age and persons of all ages with special needs are provided by the HSE. The HSE provides a screening and fissure sealant programme for children at key stages of development. The service includes referral for further treatment, including orthodontic treatment, where necessary. This is a targeted public health programme for which waiting lists are...