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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Procedures (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand that perfectly.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Procedures (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I agree with the Senator. We have enough centres. It is not something that needs to be available to every hospital. We will probably have enough with the four, although if one were sensible about it, one might add one more in terms of the west, but hospital groups will help regarding the development, delivery and co-ordinating of that. I would like to think we are getting a little better...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Procedures (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Yes.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service Provision (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for raising the issue. I am pleased to be able to outline to him the current developments in pre-hospital services, both nationally and in the Kerry area, in particular. The national ambulance service, NAS, has undergone a huge programme of reform and modernisation in recent years, and it is important to acknowledge that progress is being made. The Minister, Deputy...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service Provision (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I know Kerry fairly well, as does everyone in Cork, not just from the clashes in Killarney but from holidaying there. Ambulances are based in Tralee, Killarney, Listowel, Dingle, Kenmare and Caherciveen. I know getting from Caherciveen along the coast road can be quite difficult at times and it is not a short journey. On paper, it looks to me as though there is extensive coverage, but I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Mental Health Act 2001 provides for the patients’ right to an automatic independent review of an involuntary admission to an Approved Centre. Within 21 days of an admission or renewal order, a three person mental health tribunal consisting of a lawyer as chair, a consultant psychiatrist and another person review the admission or renewal order. There were 1,896 hearings in 2013...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Contracts (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190 and 191 together. Formal engagement on contractual issues is conducted through a process of negotiation with the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO), which is a party to the current agreement upon which HSE contracts with general practitioners, as independent contractors, are legally founded. Discussions have commenced between the Department of Health,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Bereavement Counselling Services (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The death of a child is one of the most traumatic events that can befall any family, and this applies whether it occurs in a healthcare setting or elsewhere. It is important to support affected families in every way that we can. There is a wide range of bereavement support and information services available and significant work is already underway to standardise these services so as to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government currently provides funding of approximately €1.5 billion to the Disability Services Programme through the Health Service Executive's National Service Plan for 2015. The HSE works with voluntary disability service providers to ensure that available resources are used in order to be responsive to the health and personal social services needs of people with a disability. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (15 Jul 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: Medical Card Applications (15 Jul 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: Medical Card Applications (15 Jul 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (15 Jul 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: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (15 Jul 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, please contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (15 Jul 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 primary care schemes; 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 HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the particular issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this 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: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Jul 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, please contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (15 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies in Ireland is the responsibility of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), an independent statutory body established by the Pharmacy Act 2007. The PSI works for the public interest to protect the health and safety of the public by regulating the pharmacy profession and pharmacies. Pharmacists currently have no obligation to inform...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Expenditure (15 Jul 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 primary care schemes, including drug pricing and reimbursement; 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 HSE within 15 working days, please...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Expenditure (15 Jul 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 primary care schemes, including drug pricing and reimbursement; 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 HSE within 15 working days, please...