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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (28 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If a reply has not been issued within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Carers Strategy Implementation (28 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The National Carers’ Strategy was published in July 2012 and sets the strategic direction for future policies, services and supports provided by Government Departments and agencies for carers. It sets out a vision to work towards and an ambitious set of National Goals and Objectives to guide policy development and service delivery to ensure that carers feel valued and supported to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Carers Strategy Implementation (28 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The National Carers’ Strategy was published in July 2012 and sets the strategic direction for future policies, services and supports provided by Government Departments and agencies for carers. It sets out a vision to work towards and an ambitious set of National Goals and Objectives to guide policy development and service delivery to ensure that carers feel valued and supported to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Remit (28 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Government for National Recovery, 2011-2016 commits to developing and implementing national standards for home support services which will be subject to HIQA inspection. Primary legislation and resources will be required for the introduction of a statutory regulation system for home care services. This will be considered by Government on a prioritised and phased basis as resources,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (28 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If a reply has not been issued 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 Provision (28 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If a reply has not been issued 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 (28 May 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: Pharmacy Services (28 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Since 2011, a number of levonorgestrel products, including Norlevo, have been reclassified from ‘prescription only’ to ‘pharmacy only’ supply for use as emergency contraception. The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland is the statutory body responsible for the regulation of the practice and profession of pharmacists, and the operation of pharmacies, in Ireland in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (28 May 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. The decisions on which medicines are reimbursed by the taxpayer are made on objective, scientific and economic grounds by the HSE on the advice of the National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (28 May 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 aims to ensure that the resources available are used to best effect, in order to provide assessment and ongoing therapy to children and adults in line with their prioritised needs. However, it is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (28 May 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: National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (28 May 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: Disability Services Provision (28 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE is currently engaged in a major reconfiguration of existing therapy resources for children with disabilities, including those with autism, into multi-disciplinary geographically based teams. The key objective of the Progressing Disabilities Programme is to bring about equity of access to disability services and consistency of service delivery across the country. This involves the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (28 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: International research indicates that shared premises are a key enabler for successful team working in the primary care setting. Primary Care Centres (PCCs) create an environment for improved access, facilitating structured approaches to chronic disease management, enhanced multidisciplinary team working, improved diagnostic capabilities in Primary Care and the integration of services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (28 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (28 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Preparations are at an advanced stage in respect of all school-leavers and rehabilitative training (RT) graduates to ensure that appropriate services are provided to all young people with disabilities. To ensure this, additional funding of €6 million (at a full year cost of €12 million) was allocated by the HSE this year to meet the needs of around 1,500 young people who will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (28 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If a reply has not been issued within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Services (28 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: An average of 87% of patients in University Hospital Waterford referred were provided with a specialist palliative care service in their place of residence within seven days of referral in each of the years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and to date in 2015. The average percentage of patients referred who were admitted to a specialist palliative care in-patient bed in University Hospital...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (28 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: New Ross Community Hospital Ltd. is a voluntary organisation providing long term residential and short term care. As an approved centre for the purposes of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme residents can receive financial support towards their cost of care at New Ross. The hospital also receives funding from the HSE under Section 39 of the Health Act 2004. Since 2009 all nursing homes -...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (28 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 117 and 142 together. 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. The decisions on which medicines are reimbursed by the taxpayer are made on objective, scientific...