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Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Provision (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: Medical Card Eligibility (28 May 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: Community Care (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: Nursing Home Accommodation (28 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 and 134 together. Delayed Discharges arise when a patient has been judged clinically to no longer have a requirement for acute hospital care but remains in an acute hospital bed, thus rendering that bed unavailable for patients who need admission. As of 19 May, there are 668 delayed discharges nationally, of whom 381 are in the Dublin Academic Teaching...

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

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to those who have been assessed and referred for treatment before their 16th birthday. It should be noted that the nature of orthodontic care means that immediate treatment is not always desirable. It is estimated that in up to 5% of cases it is necessary to wait for further growth to take place before treatment commences. Patients are assessed by the...

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

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE Mental Health Division ( MHD) supports timely access to appropriate services to address the mental health needs of all children, from a preventative care model and early intervention perspective. It should be noted, however, that the response to mental health issues is not the sole remit of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and may for example, be more...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (28 May 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. This has resulted in reductions in the price of thousands of medicines. Price reductions of the order of 30% per item reimbursed have been achieved between 2009 and 2013; the average cost per items reimbursed is now running at 2001/2002 levels. In...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (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.

Midland Regional Hospital: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The framework is based on resources.

Midland Regional Hospital: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I reassure the Deputy that I was not waiting for a news flash; I have already started dealing with the issue. It is not a failure; it is simply an inability to find a suitable person. CAMHS consultants are quite rare, as Deputy Kelleher and I know from the Cork situation. However, we have already started on that. I always try to be ahead of the posse. I am deeply saddened that our health...

Seanad: Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Statements (27 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Leader of the House for giving me the opportunity to state once again the Government's commitment to the provision of effective and responsive public services for people with disabilities, including those with intellectual disabilities. The provision of disability services is not just for the Department of Health. Under the Disability Act, there is an onus on all Departments and...

Seanad: Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Statements (27 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I assure the Deputy that I am listening to him. I was just consulting my official.

Seanad: Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Statements (27 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: To do what?

Seanad: Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Statements (27 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: In what?

Seanad: Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Statements (27 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: For what?

Seanad: Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Statements (27 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: We have people who do universal design for us.

Seanad: Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Statements (27 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I hope to deal with the subjects raised in order although I am very bad at taking notes. In reply to Senator Byrne, I was the person who insisted that HIQA undertake the inspections of residential settings. I must admit I have no problem in putting my hand up and taking responsibility for things and that is how I have lived my life and it has probably served me well thus far. The...

Seanad: Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Statements (27 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: That needs to be said. I have enough responsibilities as it is and enough to be blamed for, without taking that on. Senator Moran referred to SNAs, special needs assistants. It is actually an issue for the trade unions and for the Department of Education and Skills. It is a serious issue for the unions and it is my view that SNAs can do far more, whether helping with speech and language...

Seanad: Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Statements (27 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: It will be the responsibility of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and the Department of Education and Skills.