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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (28 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: Where a person is referred to an appropriate health professional, and has been assessed and diagnosed as having a mental health condition, the diagnosis will inform the treatment plan for each individual. A range of interventions may be indicated in line with the agreed care plan and can include counselling, psychotherapeutic interventions, occupational therapy, social work input, or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (28 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: 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 place, until after 16-18 years of age, before treatment...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (28 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: Medical Card Data (28 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: Primary Care Centre Provision (28 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has responsibility for the provision, maintenance and operation of Primary Care centres. Therefore, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this issue. 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 Centre Provision (28 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has responsibility for the provision, maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres. Therefore, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this issue. 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: General Practitioner Training (28 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: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (28 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: 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 place, until after 16-18 years of age, before treatment...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Data (28 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (28 Jan 2016)

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: Services for People with Disabilities (28 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: In the run up to Budget 2016, the Department of Health received a number of submissions from various organisations representing people with disabilities for additional funding. Arising from the budgetary process, funding of €1.56 billion was allocated to the Disability Services Programme in 2016. The quantum of service to be provided with that funding, and the key service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (28 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (28 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.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Congregated Settings Report (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE’s 2011 report, Time to Move on from Congregated Settings – A Strategy for Community Inclusion, proposes a new model of support in the community by moving people from institutional settings to the community over a seven year timeframe. The plan will be rolled out at a regional and a local level and will involve full consultation. The HSE has established a subgroup...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Congregated Settings Report (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I will try to give the Deputy as much information as possible. We have managed to secure €20 million from the Department of Health and €10 million from the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. As I have already stated, there is an additional €1 million for transitioning. That €10 million will be for each of the next four years. That is...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Congregated Settings Report (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: When one comes into government at first there is always an insatiable urge to do things as quickly as possible. When it comes to people with significantly greater needs in terms of disability, however, one must be absolutely certain that one is doing it, first, with their consent. Second, we must ensure that the type of wrap-around service or supports they will need - be it moving back to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Medicinal Products Availability (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: On 11 July 2014, the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1988 were amended to allow for certain cannabis-based medicinal products to be used in Ireland. The Health Products Regulatory Authority subsequently granted a marketing authorisation for the cannabis-based medicinal product Sativex to be marketed in this State. This product is indicated for the relief of symptoms of spasticity for people...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Medicinal Products Availability (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: There is not an elected Member of this House or the other one who does not know someone who suffers from MS. We are all aware of the degrees, some mild and some far more advanced. Sativex is licensed for use throughout the UK but it is not reimbursed by the NHS. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recommended that health care practitioners should not offer Sativex to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Medicinal Products Availability (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As a small outlier in the EU, I could not agree more with the Deputy and I think it needs to be a priority for whatever Government comes in after the election. The strength of the EU should be that we would collectively bargain. This would benefit us as much as anyone else. We cannot always be at a point where we simply say that we cannot afford this and where we are isolated and picked...

Other Questions: Disability Services Funding (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government values the role which people with disabilities play in Irish society. I believe they are playing a far greater role now, which is a significant change. The Government also values those who support and care for them and is committed to facilitating the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the life of the community through access to individualised personal social...