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Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 386 and 387 together. Officials in my Department have been in contact with the Deputy's offices to request clarification of the medicinal product referred to in these questions. Once clarification is received, officials will provide a reply directly to the Deputy within 15 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (2 Feb 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: General Practitioner Services (2 Feb 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 the Executive.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 392 and 393 together. As these are service matters, they have 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 394 and 395 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 place,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staffing (2 Feb 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: Mental Health Services Provision (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government, despite financial pressures over recent years, has provided an additional €160mring-fenced funding since 2012 to develop mental health services in line with A Vision for Change(AVFC), and agreed Programme for Government commitments. Similar to elsewhere, Galway/Roscommon Mental Health Services are committed to full implementation of AVFC. Key to modernising services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (2 Feb 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: Hospital Appointment Status (2 Feb 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 Access (2 Feb 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 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: Autism Support Services (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: In March 2013, a Private Members Bill entitled the Autism Bill 2012 was debated and passed Second Stage in the Dail. The Bill, as introduced, makes provision for the preparation of an autism strategy and a national framework for addressing the specific needs of adults with autism. The broad thrust of the Bill was accepted by Government and it was not opposed at Second Stage. Although the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As the issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the HSE to look into the particular matter raised and to reply directly 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: Medicinal Products Licensing (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: Lariam (mefloquine hydrochloride) is used as malaria prophylaxis as well as a treatment for a specific form of malaria that has become resistant to other antimalarial treatments. The HPRA has confirmed that the safety and efficacy of the product were established through an evaluation of the results of relevant pre-clinical and clinical studies before it was licensed in 1989, with an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (2 Feb 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: Fampridine (brand name Fampyra®) has been reimbursed under the Long Term Illness Scheme on a conditional, responder-only basis since 1 October 2015. The HSE has provided all Neurology Centres with details of the protocol which must be satisfied to enable a patient to qualify for reimbursement. Reimbursement will be extended where a demonstration of clinical response (based on objective...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (2 Feb 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 the Executive.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (2 Feb 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 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 Applications (2 Feb 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 Applications (2 Feb 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 Applications (2 Feb 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...