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

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE uses private and voluntary providers mainly for the delivery of enhanced home support services where direct HSE services are not available. In 2012, the HSE introduced a procurement framework for external providers. This included quality standards in terms of governance & accountability, person centred care, complaints management, training and qualifications. Providers are...

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

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 810 and 1028 together. A GP visit card, as issued by the Health Service Executive (HSE), confirms that the holder is entitled, free of charge, to a range of Health Services, which include a choice of General Practitioner (GP) from those doctors who have a contract with the HSE and the same range of GP services available to a medical card holder, as set out...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital 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: Medical Card Applications (22 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: Medical Conditions (22 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 814, 895 and 972 together. The Long Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act, 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975 specifying the conditions covered by the LTI Scheme, which are as follows: Acute Leukaemia; Mental handicap; Cerebral Palsy; Mental Illness (in a person under 16); Cystic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (22 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: Hospital Beds Data (22 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: Health Services Funding (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As with all capital projects the further development of the CNU programme and day care facilities for older people, including those in counties Louth and Meath, must be considered within the context of the overall capital envelope available to the health service. The HSE is concentrating on applying the limited funding available for capital works in the most effective way possible to meet...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (22 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: When the Nursing Homes Support Scheme commenced in 2009, a commitment was made that it would be reviewed after three years. The Report of the Review was published on 20th July 2015. The Review included a general examination of the operation of the Scheme, as well as the balance between residential care and care in the community and a number of key issues have been identified for more...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Programme for Government Implementation (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The 2011-2016 Programme for Government committed to completing and implementing the National Positive Ageing Strategy (NPAS) so that older people are recognised, supported and enabled to live independent full lives. In our statement of Health priorities for 2015, the Minister for Health and I have reiterated our commitment to implementing the Strategy. The National Positive Ageing Strategy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Data (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 829 to 832, inclusive, 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 (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 Staff (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 Funding (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: Community Care (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Community Healthcare Organisations (CHOs) Report, which was launched by the HSE in October 2014, sets out plans for a comprehensive reorganisation of health services outside the acute hospital system. The primary focus is to provide the maximum proportion of care to people in the communities where they live and to achieve joined-up, integrated services. A programme management and...

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.