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Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 719 to 721, inclusive, 730, 736, 742 and 757 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...

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 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: HIQA Reports (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Information and Quality Authority is the independent authority established under the Health Act 2007 to drive continuous improvement and to monitor safety and quality in Ireland’s health and personal social care services. Since 2009 all nursing homes - public, voluntary and private have been registered and inspected by HIQA. HIQA reports from inspections carried out on...

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 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: 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: Hospital Appointment Delays (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: Mental Health Services Provision (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Access to psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic interventions are part of a number of interventions which can be of assistance to persons experiencing mental health difficulties. Such interventions might also include counselling support. The HSE is committed to considering the role of these services in its overall mental health service provision. As the specific commitment in the HSE 2015...

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

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE publishes, on a monthly basis, a Performance Assurance Report (PAR) which provides an overall analysis of key performance data from HSE Divisions, including the Mental Health Division. The most recent report available is for February 2015, and this shows that 75% of referrals to Adult Community Mental Teams which were accepted were seen within 12 weeks. The specific information...

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

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 749 to 753, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have 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: Dental Services (26 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: Care Services (26 May 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: 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (26 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: Health Products Regulatory Authority (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is the competent authority in Ireland for the regulation of medical devices, including in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) products such as food intolerance tests. This role involves post market surveillance of products that have been placed on the market and are in use. The HPRA has no direct role in the authorisation of any medical device before...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care Provision (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The overarching policy of the Government is to support older people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Where this is not possible, the Health Service Executive supports access to quality long-term residential care where this is appropriate. It is my objective to ensure that available resources are deployed to achieve the best...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Administration (26 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Long Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act, 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975 specifying the conditions covered by the LTI Scheme, which are as follows: Acute Leukaemia; Mental handicap; Cerebral Palsy; Mental Illness (in a person under 16); Cystic Fibrosis; Multiple Sclerosis; Diabetes Insipidus; Muscular...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (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: 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 you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.