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Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 417:In page 9, lines 28 and 29, to delete “PUBLIC GUARDIAN” and substitute “DIRECTOR OF THE DECISION SUPPORT SERVICE”.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Chairman, in particular. The Chairman and I, along with a few people in the Visitors Gallery, started on this journey approximately 20 years ago. We were constantly told that this would never be done. As the Chairman rightly did, I sincerely thank the Opposition for its interest and the members of the committee who have supported this engagement. That has been important....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 Jun 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: Psychological Services (17 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: A list of acute Psychiatric Units, both public and private, can be found on the Mental Health Commission Website under "Approved Centres" at mhcirl.ie". As the remainder of this question is an operational matter, I have referred it 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: Health Services (17 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, she can contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service issues, they have been referred to the 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: Mental Health Services Funding (17 Jun 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: Disability Services Funding (17 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: In relation to the specific queries raised by the Deputy, as these are service issues, they have been referred to the 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: General Medical Services Scheme Data (17 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: There is no legislation or agreement that deals with the quantity of prescription tablets to be included in a monthly pack. This is at the discretion of the marketing authorisation holders. The standard industry practice across Europe is for prescription tablets to be packaged in sizes of 28, as this number has been found to be convenient for patients. Where the quantity of a preparation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care Provision (17 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: Health Services Provision (17 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: Nursing Home Accommodation (17 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has indicated that a number of public units do not fully meet the standards one would expect to find in a modern nursing home. This is not surprising given the age and structure of many of our public nursing homes. Compliance issues are in the main related to physical infrastructure and to issues such as personal space and privacy and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (17 Jun 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: Home Help Service Provision (17 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 Administration (16 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 541, 543, 554 and 629 together. The Health (General Practitioner Services) Bill 2015 has completed all stages in the Dáil and is scheduled to shortly complete its passage through the Seanad. After the legislation has been enacted all persons over 70 years who are ordinarily resident that do not currently have a medical card or GP visit card will be able...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (16 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has indicated that a number of public units do not fully meet the standards one would expect to find in a modern nursing home. This is not surprising given the age and structure of many of our public nursing homes. Compliance issues are in the main related to physical infrastructure and to issues such as personal space and privacy and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (16 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 you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (16 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter 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: Medicinal Products Licensing (16 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 549 to 553, inclusive, together. No information is available on the reasons the company initially developed the drug Isotretinion. Roaccutane was first authorised for use in Ireland on 19 April 1983. The date of first marketing of the product is unknown as companies are not obliged to supply that information. Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Provision (16 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: No such representations as outlined in the Deputy's question exist on the Department's files.