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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (24 Sep 2015)

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: HIQA Inspections (24 Sep 2015)

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 (24 Sep 2015)

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 response within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Transfers (24 Sep 2015)

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 response within 15 working days, will he please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (24 Sep 2015)

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 Help Service Data (23 Sep 2015)

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: Orthodontic Service Provision (23 Sep 2015)

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 Card Applications (23 Sep 2015)

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 (23 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Work is currently underway in the Department of Health in relation to the preparation of budget estimates for 2016. As part of this process, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has submitted an estimate of its proposed expenditure for 2016, including health and personal social services for people with a disability. As discussions on budgetary issues are ongoing within the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 720 and 921 together. Work is currently underway in the Department of Health in relation to the preparation of budget estimates for 2016. As part of this process, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has submitted an estimate of its proposed expenditure for 2016, including health and personal social services for people with a disability. As discussions on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Department of Health keeps the policy of water fluoridation under constant review. As part of this ongoing work, a review of evidence on the impact of water fluoridation at its current level on the health of the population was conducted by the Health Research Board (HRB) on behalf of the Department. This review was published by the HRB in June 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Control of Dogs (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 723, 1126 to 1128, inclusive, and 1146 together. The Minister for Health has no function in relation to legislation governing the definition or the provision of assistance/service dogs for use by children or adults with disabilities. The Department of Health does not commission the provision or training of assistance/service dogs for children or adults...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Administration (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the Drugs Payment Scheme, no individual or family has to pay more than €144 per month for approved prescribed drugs, medicines and certain appliances for use by that person or his or her family in that month. The definition of a family for this Scheme is an adult, their spouse, and any children under 18 years. Dependents over 18 years and under 23 years who are in full time...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 725, 968 and 974 together. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed that it is in the final stages of putting in place the governance arrangements and processes around a responder-based reimbursement programme for the multiple sclerosis drug Fampridine (brand name Fampyra®). It is expected that reimbursement will be extended where a demonstration...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: General Practice has long been identified as the most frequent first point of contact for people with suicidal thoughts, and international evidence highlights GP training in depression and the management of suicidal behaviour as critical to reducing suicide rates. In 2011, the Irish College of General Practitioners and the HSE’s National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) partnered...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 728, 729 and 738 together. The role of the National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) is to oversee the implementation of the present suicide prevention strategy Connecting for Life, and to coordinate suicide prevention initiatives around the country. NOSP helps to support a wide array of work in communities, in partnership with the voluntary sector, across...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive (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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Suicide is a tragedy that we are constantly working to prevent and also working to give more support to the families affected. Dealing with the current high levels of suicide and deliberate self harm continues to be a priority for this Government. The HSE's National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) has developed a range of initiatives designed to support people who are suicidal and also...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 736, 799 and 842 together. As this is a service issue 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: Suicide Bereavement Support (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Bereavement support for families and communities is critically important in the aftermath of a death by suicide. The aim of bereavement support is to support those immediately affected by the death, to allow them to express their grief and to prevent more suicides from happening in the same area. A range of local and national services provide suicide bereavement support to families and...