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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (4 May 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: Medical Card Data (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 to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (4 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: Requests for meetings are normally arranged through my Office. Accordingly I would suggest a representative of the delegation should make contact with my office at, ministers_office@health.gov.ie. Services and requests to meet with the Health Service Executive are an operational matter and has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

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 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: Disability Services Data (4 May 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 and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (4 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE is currently investigating concerns raised by clinicians in relation to Orthodontic Services provided in the Dublin area during the period 1999 to 2001. A review team has been established and the concerns raised are being dealt with in accordance with HSE protocols. Part of the process involves a review by external consultants of the available clinical records and information for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Remit (4 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) started to regulate residential services for people with disabilities on 1 November 2013, pursuant to Statutory Instrument No. 366 of 2013 and Statutory Instrument No. 367 of 2013, which assign responsibility to HIQA for registering and inspecting residential services for children and adults with disabilities, including respite services. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (4 May 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: Hospital Appointments Status (4 May 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: Mental Health Services Provision (4 May 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: Hospital Admissions (4 May 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: Hospital Accommodation Provision (4 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 and 216 together. As these are service matters they have 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: Mental Health Services (4 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 222 to 224, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter these questions have 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 (4 May 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: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (5 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme, is the responsibility of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has brought forward a new model of supports to facilitate the full participation of children with a disability in the ECCE Programme. The new model will provide supports including enhanced continuing professional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (5 May 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 Provision (5 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Dublin Dental University Hospital accepts referrals from GPs, General Dental Practitioners and other hospitals for secondary, specialist or tertiary care. Primary care can be via self-referral from a potential patient. There has been no change in policy in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (5 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I have received correspondence from the person in question. This relates to funding for mental health services, and is at present being examined in detail in the Department. I intend to reply to this correspondence without delay.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (5 May 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 Regulation (5 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I am aware that there is concern among cystic fibrosis (CF) sufferers, and families of people who have CF, about this medicine. Orkambi (lumacaftor/ivacaftor) is a combination drug for the treatment of CF in patients who have two copies of a specific CF gene mutation. The drug was licensed by the US Food and Drug Administration in July 2015 and by the European Medicines Agency in November...