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Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (13 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has again 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: HSE Waiting Lists (13 Jan 2016)

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: Medicinal Products Expenditure (13 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter 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,...

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

Kathleen Lynch: The new 100 bed en-suite replacement community nursing unit is a priority project. The following is the current position as regards the lodging of the planning application. This is a major development on a campus with listed / protected buildings. Therefore HSE has had extensive consultations with the planning authorities about the new facility and the treatment of the listed / protected...

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

Kathleen Lynch: Under the legislation, determination of eligibility for a medical card is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive (HSE) and, as the Minister has no role in this process, it would be inappropriate for him to interfere. The HSE 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...

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: Health Services Provision (13 Jan 2016)

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: 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: Hospital Appointment Status (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 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: Nursing Home Accommodation (13 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 686 and 687 together. The Health Information and Quality Authority is an independent authority established under the Health Act 2007. Since 2009 all designated centres for older people (nursing homes) whether public, private or voluntary have been registered and inspected by HIQA. Under Section 49 of the Act the Chief Inspector must establish and maintain a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (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: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive is committed to protecting the level of Personal Assistant (PA) services available to people with disabilities. In their 2016 National Service Plan, the HSE's priority it to provide 1.3 million hours of personal assistance to more than 2,000 people with a disability. This is the same activity level that was funded in 2014 and 2015. The HSE has confirmed that in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (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: Mobility Allowance Review (13 Jan 2016)

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

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

Kathleen Lynch: The estimated annual cost of a dental team, i.e. a dental surgeon with nursing support, is approximately €128,000. The cost of employing 100 additional oral health staff would depend on a number of factors, including the skills mix and associated non-pay and capital costs. Future service provision will be informed by the National Oral Health Policy, which the Department of Health is...

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

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: 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 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: 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 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: 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 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.