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Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (22 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for attention and 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 Aids and Appliances Provision (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: A defined list of fertility medicines needed for fertility treatment is covered under the High Tech Scheme administered by the Health Service Executive (HSE). Medicines covered by the High Tech Scheme must be prescribed by a consultant/specialist and approved by the HSE ‘High Tech Liaison Officers’. The cost of the medicines is then covered, as appropriate, under the Medical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE has responsibility for the provision, maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and 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: 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. Prior to reimbursing any medicine, the HSE considers a range of statutory criteria, including clinical need, cost-effectiveness and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 was commenced on 1 June 2007 in respect of children aged under 5 years. In 2008, the then Government decided, in the light of financial circumstances, to defer further implementation of the Disability Act 2005 and the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004. However, in light of legal advice following a ruling of the High Court,...

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

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 HSE 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 Products (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I refer the Deputy to my composite reply 26767/15 of 2 July which sets out all the available information relating to the reporting of adverse drug reactions.

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

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 790 and 791 together. I refer the Deputy to my composite reply 19166/15 of 19 May which provides a detailed reply to the questions asked by the Deputy.

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

Kathleen Lynch: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for the administration of the GMS and Community Drugs Schemes. Only data on the number of prescriptions dispensed for Roaccutane under the GMS and Community Drugs Schemes can be provided by the HSE. This matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and...

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

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 793 and 1150 together. The Disability Federation of Ireland statement raises a wide range of issues relating to people with a disability. The Government values the role which people with disabilities play in Irish society and is committed to facilitating the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the life of the community through access to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 794, 864 and 867 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 them.

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

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 801, 802, 821, 899 and 1027 together. Conscious of the reports of the Ombudsman regarding the legal status of the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant, in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close both schemes. The Government decided that the preparatory work required for a new transport support scheme and...

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

Kathleen Lynch: No information is available to me or the Health Products Regulatory Authority relating to the profits of the pharmaceutical company referred to by the Deputy. I refer the Deputy to my composite reply 18761/15 of 13 May which provides information on the communications process between a medicines regulator and the pharmaceutical company. I would like to add that the Health Products Regulatory...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for attention and 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: Community Care (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The overarching policy of the Government is to support older people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Where this is not possible, the Health Service Executive supports access to quality long-term residential care where this is appropriate. It is my objective to ensure that available resources are deployed to achieve the best...