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Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (12 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue, 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 the Executive.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank Senator Reilly for raising this issue as it provides me with an opportunity to update the House on it. Significant additional resources have been invested over the past number of years in the State’s primary care and disability services, with a view to enhancing therapy service provision. For example, additional funding of €20 million was allocated in 2013 to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: In response to the Senator's first question, it is anticipated the review will be completed by the end of this year. On the second question, network teams will be put in place in relation to the progression of disability services. Progressing disability services is about reconfiguring the entire service in this area. Up to about two years ago, funding was provided to various organisations...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (17 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Chemifloc Ltd. is the company currently contracted by the HSE for the supply and delivery of hydrofluorosilicic acid, the chemical used for water fluoridation. Irish Water, acting as agents for the HSE, has responsibility for the fluoridation of public water supplies, including the daily testing of fluoride content of the water, under the Fluoridation of Water Supplies Regulations 2007 (S.I....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Review (17 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 358, 359, 380 and 426 together. Conscious of the reports of the Ombudsman regarding the legal status of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant Schemes in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close both schemes on 26th February 2013. The Government decided that the detailed preparatory work required for a new...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the particular issue raised relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for 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: Home Care Packages (17 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, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (17 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 Eligibility (17 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970 (as amended), medical cards are provided to persons who are, in the opinion of the HSE, unable without undue hardship to arrange GP services for themselves and their dependants. The legislation obliges the HSE, when making a decision on a person’s eligibility, to take account of the person’s...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (17 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: Medical Card Applications (17 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: Hospital Staff (17 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 Applications (17 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: Disability Services Funding (17 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government is committed to protecting frontline health and personal social services needs for people with disabilities. The Government currently provides funding of approximately €1.5 billion to the Disability Services Programme through the Health Service Executive's National Service Plan for 2015. In 2015, the HSE is seeking to maximise the provision of services within available...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Nov 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 Block B, The Civic Centre, Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow, telephone 01-2744205. As...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (17 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, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (17 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 393 and 394 together. Government policy is to enable young people with disabilities to develop the skills they will need to live independent lives to the greatest extent possible, and to receive the supports they need in order to achieve this. Additional funding of €12 million, was allocated by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to meet the needs...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (17 Nov 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (17 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme, which commenced in 2009, provides financial support towards the cost of care of long-term residential care services in nursing homes. A commitment was made in 2009 that the Scheme would be reviewed after three years. The Report of the Review was published on 20th July 2015. The Review included a general examination of the operation of the Scheme, as well...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (17 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, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.