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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (25 Jun 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 Applications (25 Jun 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: Medical Card Applications (25 Jun 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: Health Services Expenditure (25 Jun 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: Generic Drugs Substitution (25 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government has introduced a series of reforms in recent years to reduce the prices of drugs and medicines which are paid for by the HSE. One of those key reforms has been the introduction of generic drug substitution and reference pricing as provided for by The Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The Act permits pharmacists to substitute medicines prescribed,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (25 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Funding for suicide prevention is primarily provided by the National Office of Suicide Prevention, under the HSE. In addition, my Department has, in the past, provided relevant organisations with National Lottery funding for the years in question. Details of this are as follows: Year Organisation Purpose Grant Paid 2012 Waterford & South East Branch of Samaritans Renovating...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (25 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply. 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 up the matter with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (25 Jun 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: Generic Drugs Substitution (25 Jun 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: Medicinal Products Prices (25 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The 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 the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (25 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Most drugs, medicines and consumable appliances which are paid for by the HSE are supplied to patients through over 1,800 community pharmacies who, in turn, purchase them from wholesalers or, to a lesser extent, directly from drug manufacturers. The current pharmacy based model results in over 70 million items being dispensed annually through local pharmacies across the State, including...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Vision Coalition Report (25 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I acknowledge the valuable contribution made by the National Vision Coalition's Report to our understanding of the broad economic impact of the burden of four key eye diseases and preventable blindness. The Report, "Economic Cost and Burden of Eye Diseases and Preventable Blindness in Ireland", which was part of a pan-European study of 16 countries, looks closely at the cost-effectiveness of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescription Charges (25 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the primary care schemes, including the Medical Card Scheme; 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (25 Jun 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (24 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: 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 Fibrosis; Multiple Sclerosis; Diabetes Insipidus; Muscular...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Charges (24 Jun 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: HSE Data (24 Jun 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: Cúntóirí Baile (24 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Iarradh ar Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte (HSE) an t-ábhar seo a scrúdú agus freagra a sholáthar don Teachta a luaithe is féidir. Muna bhfuil freagra ón HSE faighte ag an Teachta laistigh de 15 lá oibre déan teagmháil le do thoil le mo Oifig Phríobháideach agus déanfaidh siadsan fiosrúcháin leo faoin scéal.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (24 Jun 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: Primary Care Centre Provision (24 Jun 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.