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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, she 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 (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, she can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

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: Respite Care Services (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: Hospital Admissions (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: 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (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: Long-Term Illness Scheme (17 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Long Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act, 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975 specifying the conditions covered by the LTI Scheme. The conditions covered by the LTI Scheme are as follows: Acute Leukaemia; Mental handicap; Cerebral Palsy; Mental Illness (in a person under 16); Cystic Fibrosis; Multiple Sclerosis;...

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

Kathleen Lynch: Water fluoridation is the adjustment of a naturally occurring element found in water in order to prevent tooth decay. Dental fluorosis, the only known side effect of water fluoridation, is not a "birth defect", as claimed in the correspondence referred to by the Deputy, but a cosmetic or aesthetic condition which refers to the way teeth look. It is not considered to be an adverse health...

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

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 469 to 472, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have 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: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (17 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 474 and 475 together. The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to those who have been assessed and referred for treatment before their 16th birthday. It should be noted that the nature of orthodontic care means that immediate treatment is not always desirable. It is estimated that in up to 5% of cases it is necessary to wait for further growth to take...

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

Kathleen Lynch: The number of x-rays carried out in the Dublin Dental Hospital (DDH) from the start of 2015 until the end of September was 17,020. The figure for 2014 is 22,316. In rare cases the DDH may refer patients to other hospitals where a scan such as an MRI is required or if there is a suspicion of a serious head injury. There have been no such cases in the timeframe outlined. DDH does not operate...

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 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 (17 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Funding of schools is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills. I understand that, in this instance, the Deputy is referring to day supports and training services funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and provided by St. Christopher's in Longford to adults with an intellectual disability. As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (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 Practitioner Services (18 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: GPs are private contractors and issues relating to appointments for private patients are a matter of private contract between the clinician and the patient. If the patient has a complaint, they may wish to contact the Medical Council which is the regulatory body for doctors in Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (18 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The total Mental Health Funding as a percentage of health expenditure for 2004 was 7.3%.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Register of Medical Practitioners (18 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Medical Council is the statutory body responsible for the regulation of doctors in Ireland. The Council maintains the Register of Medical Practitioners - the Register of all doctors who are legally permitted to practise medicine in Ireland. The Medical Practitioners Act 2007 governs the Council's work in this regard, including requirements for registration. A doctor who has an approved...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 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.