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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (26 May 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: Health Services Data (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 641 to 644, inclusive, and 685 together. 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, she can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Audiology Services Provision (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: There are no statutory regulations governing the prescribing and fitting of hearing aids. A working group, consisting of representation from the HSE; the Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists (ISHAA), which represents private sector hearing aid audiologists; the Irish Academy of Audiology (IAA), which represents public sector audiologists; and DeafHear is developing quality standards for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 May 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, she can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Consumer Protection (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Methylisothiazolinone (MI) is a preservative used in cosmetic products. While the vast majority of people do not have sensitivity to MI, there is concern about increased sensitivity to MI with continued use. Under current legislation, there are legal limits in place as to how much MI can be contained in cosmetic products, both on its own and in combination with a similar substance,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government is committed to introducing, on a phased basis, a universal GP service without fees, as set out in the Programme for Government. The Government has commenced this process in respect of all children under 6 years. The Health (General Practitioner Service) Act 2014, which provides an entitlement for all children aged under 6 to a GP service without fees, was enacted on 25th July...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive (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. Prior to reimbursing any medicine, the HSE considers a range of statutory criteria including clinical need, cost-effectiveness and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (26 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: Medical Card Applications (26 May 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: Services for People with Disabilities (26 May 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, she can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Each Local Health Office area in the Health Service Executive (HSE) has a dedicated Disability Manager to coordinate the delivery of services to people with disabilities. It is open to the individual and their family to pursue this matter with the Disability Manager for their area who can be contacted at Disability Services, HSE Kerry, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry, telephone 066-7199721. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the HSE to look into the particular matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days he should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Groups (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Report “The Establishment of Hospital Groups as a Transition to Independent Hospital Trusts” was published in February 2013. This report recommended the establishment of seven Hospital Groups which have now been set up on a non-statutory administrative basis. In October 2014, the HSE launched the Community Health care Organisations (CHO) Report. The Report sets out...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Persons covered by the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme should not be charged for routine phlebotomy services provided by their GP, or the Practice Nurse on behalf of the GP, which are required to either assist in the diagnosis of a patient or to monitor a diagnosed condition. I have been advised by the HSE that its Local Health Offices will fully investigate any reported incidents...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The links for the HSE's Medical Card/G.P. Visit Card National Assessment Guidelines and the HSE's Medical Card/GP Visit Card National Assessment Guidelines for People aged 70 years are as follows: www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/1/schemes/mc/forms/medicalcardg uidelines2015.pdf and www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/1/schemes/mc/forms/over70guidel ines.pdf.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (26 May 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 Reviews (26 May 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 Medical Services Scheme (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 672 and 673 together. Persons covered by the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme should not be charged for routine phlebotomy services provided by their GP, or the Practice Nurse on behalf of the GP, which are required to either assist in the diagnosis of a patient or to monitor a diagnosed condition. I have been advised by the HSE that its Local...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (26 May 2015)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme is a key component of our health service. Its introduction in 2009 relieved families of potentially very onerous expense and ensured equity of treatment based upon means, regardless of the type of nursing home care provided. The Scheme involves very significant financial commitment on the part of the State with €993m allocated to the Scheme in 2015....