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Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (28 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 96 and 97 together. As the Deputy's concerns relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions 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 and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Expenditure (28 Apr 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 she should contact my Private Office and it will follow up the matter with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (28 Apr 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 and it will follow up the matter with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (28 Apr 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: Mental Health Services (28 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue I am referring this question 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 you.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Transfers (28 Apr 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 (28 Apr 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: Health Services Provision (28 Apr 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: Respite Care Services Provision (28 Apr 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: Services for People with Disabilities (28 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government continues to be committed to facilitating the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the life of the community through access to individualised personal social supports and services. This year the Government will provide €1.56 billion for health-funded services and supports to enable each individual with a disability to achieve their full potential and maximise...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services Provision (4 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government is committed to ensuring that patients throughout the country continue to have access to GP services, especially in remote, rural areas and also in certain urban areas, and that general practice is sustainable in such areas into the future. There has been a positive engagement between the HSE, the Department and the IMO on a set of proposals for enhanced rural GP practice...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (4 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE National Service Plan 2016 aims to improve placement of children in age appropriate mental health settings. A 95% target of appropriate placements in Child and Adolescent Units is indicated in the Plan, to allow for some operational flexibility surrounding emergency placements in Adult Units. While it remains challenging for the HSE to meet this ambitious target progress on this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (4 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE National Service Plan 2016 aims to improve placement of children in age appropriate mental health settings. A 95% target of appropriate placements in Child and Adolescent Units is indicated in the Plan to allow for some operational flexibility surrounding emergency placements in Adult Units. While it remains challenging for the HSE to meet this ambitious target progress on this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (4 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the provisions of the Health Act 1970, as amended, the assessment for a medical card is determined primarily by reference to the means, including the income and expenditure, of the applicant and his or her partner and dependants. I can clarify to the Deputy that the health legislation does not have a provision for the HSE to award a medical card to persons by virtue of an illness or a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (4 May 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: Mental Health Services Data (4 May 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (4 May 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (4 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 163 together. The HSE has responsibility for the provision and operation of Primary Care Centres. Therefore, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this issue. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he should contact my private office and it will follow up the matter with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (4 May 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (4 May 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...