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Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (12 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As I indicated during the Topical Issue debate on 1 April 2015, the term "Mental handicap" is used in the Health Services (Amendment) Regulations 1971, which specified the conditions covered by the Long Term Illness Scheme. While this was the accepted terminology at that time, the term "Intellectual Disability" would be considered appropriate nowadays. I have asked officials in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (12 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Access to pavements and improving access for people with disabilities through promoting an accessible barrier free pedestrian environment is a matter for the local authority which comes under the remit of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Children in Care (12 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service 'Procedures on Protected Disclosures of Information in the Workplace' were devised to give effect to the legislation on protected disclosures of information as provided for in the Health Act 2004 (as amended by the Health Act 2007).  The purpose is to facilitate employees to make protected disclosures in good faith where they have reasonable grounds for believing that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (12 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the information requested by the Deputy relates to service issues and is not routinely provided to my Department, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply directly to the Deputy on these matters. 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 Aids and Appliances Applications (12 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: Medical Card Applications (12 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: Hospital Services (12 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the information requested by the Deputy relates to service issues, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply directly to the Deputy on these matters. 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 Strategies (12 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Food intolerance/allergy testing services are available in the primary care setting from GPs and pharmacies. Such tests are also available in many public hospitals which provide further services for the identification and management of allergies. If an individual has symptoms of food intolerance, they should seek advice from their GP in the first instance.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (12 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: Home Help Service Appeals (12 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: Health Services Funding (12 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: General Practitioner Services (12 May 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: General Practitioner Training (12 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: There are 14 GP Specialist (Vocational) Training Programmes currently in operation in Ireland. Doctors who wish to pursue GP training in Ireland may apply for a general practice training post in one of the 14 GP Training Programmes. Currently all GP training programmes are of 4 years duration and all trainees are required to complete 2 years in a hospital setting and 2 years in general...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (12 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been sent 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: General Medical Services Scheme Data (12 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 (12 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 507 and 509 together. Preparations are underway in respect of all school-leavers and rehabilitative training (RT) graduates to ensure that needs are identified and appropriate services are provided to young people with disabilities. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed that all young people and their families will be notified by the end of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (12 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: Nursing Home Accommodation (12 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy's question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply as the delivery of the health care infrastructure is a service matter. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days he should contact my Private Office who will follow up on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Expenditure (12 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the particular issue raised relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply. If the Deputy 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: Dental Services Provision (7 May 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides access to dental treatment for adult medical card holders. The service is provided by contracted dentists. The HSE prioritises for treatment patients with special needs, high risk patients and those who have greater clinical needs. A free oral examination every calendar year and free emergency dental treatment with a focus on relief of...