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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (13 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The allocation for Older Persons Services in the HSE’s 2015 National Service Plan was €655.1 million. The projected outturn of €693.2 million exceeded the original Service Plan figure by approximately €38 million, which reflects additional once-off funds provided during 2015 to allow Social Care to alleviate delayed discharge pressures in acute hospitals. This...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (13 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: In July 2014, the Health Products Regulatory Authority granted a marketing authorisation for the cannabis-based medicinal product Sativex® to be marketed in Ireland. The remaining timeframe for making the product available for prescribing in Ireland is the responsibility of the holder of the product authorisation, GW Pharmaceuticals PLC, and their European partner Almirall. The HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (13 Jan 2016)

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 Eligibility (13 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the Health Act 1970, eligibility for a medical card is founded primarily on the undue financial hardship test. The Act obliges the HSE to assess whether a person is unable, without undue hardship, to arrange general practitioner services for himself or herself and his or her family, having regard to his or her overall financial position and reasonable expenditure. This requires the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (13 Jan 2016)

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: Hospital Appointment Status (13 Jan 2016)

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: Respite Care Grant Eligibility (13 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the 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, which will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (13 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The long-term illness scheme (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, which are as follows: Acute Leukaemia; Mental handicap; Cerebral Palsy; Mental Illness (in a person under 16); Cystic Fibrosis; Multiple Sclerosis; Diabetes Insipidus; Muscular...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (13 Jan 2016)

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, which will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Regulations (13 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) is an independent self-funded statutory body established under the Pharmacy Act 2007 (the Act). It is responsible for the regulation of pharmacy services in Ireland and regulates the professional practice of approximately 5,615 pharmacists, 1,880 pharmacies and 424 pharmaceutical assistants, in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (13 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy will be aware, the medical card scheme is a demand-led scheme and the number of cards at any given time reflects those persons who have met the eligibility criteria governing the scheme. It is challenging to project precisely the potential changes in numbers eligible as persons who currently do not hold a medical card could become eligible due a change in circumstances, either...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (13 Jan 2016)

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: Home Help Service (13 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he should contact my Private Office, which will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (13 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he should contact my Private Office, which will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (13 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The particular issue raised by the Deputy 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 he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he should contact my Private Office, which will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (13 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The HSE 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 medical cards and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (13 Jan 2016)

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: Primary Care Services (13 Jan 2016)

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: Home Help Service (13 Jan 2016)

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 (13 Jan 2016)

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...