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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (9 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: Medical Card Administration (9 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: Medical Card Eligibility (9 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: In accordance with the Health Act 1970 (as amended), the assessment for a medical card is determined primarily by reference to the means, including the income and expenditure, of the applicant and his or her partner and dependants. There is no entitlement to a medical card for a person with a particular illness or medical condition. The Deputy will be aware of the publication of the Report...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (9 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The table below provides medical cards figures at 1 May 2015, as requested by the Deputy. 1st May 2015 Card Type No. of Cards Medical cards 1,741,333 of which granted involving discretion 85,396 GP Visit cards 162,240 of which granted involving discretion 38,969

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (9 Jun 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 (9 Jun 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 Applications (9 Jun 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 Card Eligibility (9 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 Home Inspections (9 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Since 2009 all nursing homes - public, voluntary and private have been registered and inspected by the Health Information and Quality Authority. During the course of this Government, HIQA’s function has been extended to residential services for those with disabilities and child protection services. As regulator, HIQA’s remit operates at the level of facilities rather than of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (9 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive (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: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (9 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive (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: Health Services Staff (9 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Inspector of Mental Health Services is appointed by the Mental Health Commission under Section 50 (2) of the Mental Health Act 2001. I understand that in September 2014, the Commission agreed with the then Inspector that he would take a paid sabbatical for the remainder of his term, up to 11thMay, 2015. The Inspector post has been filled on an acting capacity by an Assistant Inspector...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (9 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme does not extend to nursing homes in Northern Ireland. This issue was given careful consideration before the Scheme was introduced in 2009. The decision not to extend the Scheme to Northern Ireland was taken by the Government of the day on the basis of legal advice received from the Attorney General's Office.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (9 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: Medical Card Applications (9 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: Cross-Border Health Initiatives (9 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: There are many areas where the North and South jurisdictions collaborate to mutual benefit in relation to the issues of mental health and suicide prevention; in research, evaluation, awareness raising, piloting new approaches, shared learning and good practice. In response to the high number of suicides and self-harm presentation in recent years, both jurisdictions have separately agreed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (9 Jun 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: HSE Staffing (9 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Following discussions between the Department of Health and the HSE around the allocation of the €35 million provided for mental health in 2015 which concluded last week, I have agreed and approved the priority areas to be further enhanced and developed this year. The HSE is now progressing more detailed proposals and processes with local services, including the number of posts that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (9 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: General Practitioner Services (9 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive (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.