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Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I welcome the opportunity to discuss mental health policies and services for children and adolescents. The promotion of positive mental health and well-being in general is important to us all. For many reasons and in many respects, mental health is a complex and emotive issue. It is encouraging that in my time as Minister of State, I have generally found that Members of Houses have taken a...

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: There are 12 at present.

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: No, 12 are.

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I want to make clear that I am not closing down this debate, just in case there is any misunderstanding. I will start by responding to Senator Byrne's remarks. It was never my intention to blame the Opposition. I was simply setting the record straight. I do not have the information on Navan, but if there is any information to be got, I promise that-----

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: If there is information on that, I will ensure that the Senator receives it. Senator Henry spoke about the respite grant. Thankfully, that is one of the areas for which I do not have responsibility, but I understand the Senator's position. Senator Henry also spoke about people under 18 in adult wards. That came through in the contributions of most Senators. It is an issue we must be very...

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: It is not done that way any more. I am talking about a head of mental health services, not lower grades. I know what the Senator's concerns are and I hope to address them in my summing up. I agree with Senator van Turnhout. In the past number of weeks, I have looked for verification of the waiting list and I know that sometimes strikes terror among people on the list, as if we are asking...

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Statements (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Of course, it is. It has never been easy in psychiatry and the psychological services in this country. None the less I do not know why it is so difficult now when we are putting more resources in. We are now on our second recruitment campaign in a year and are still not getting enough people. If service delivery, as it is currently structured, is not working, we will have to look at a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Administration (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the primary care schemes, therefore the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to you. 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 (29 Apr 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: Medical Card Applications (29 Apr 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 Data (29 Apr 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 Eligibility (29 Apr 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: Primary Care Centre Expenditure (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The project at this location is one of 14 to be delivered as a single project. Tenders from the preselected candidates, submitted in early February, are currently being assessed and analysed. Therefore the finance agreement for the project has not been signed. In addition the financial and legal negotiations for the recently announced EIB loan are scheduled for completion over the coming...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (29 Apr 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (29 Apr 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: Home Help Service Provision (29 Apr 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: General Practitioner Services (29 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government is committed to introducing a universal GP service without fees on a phased basis. The first phase will be for all children aged under 6 years. This service will commence during the summer. In parallel with this, the second phase will extend universal GP care without fees to all persons aged 70 years and over, subject to the passing of the necessary legislation. These measures...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Blind Welfare Allowance (28 Apr 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: Hospital Services (28 Apr 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 Services (28 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The current GMS capitation contract is based on a contract agreement first introduced in 1989. It sets out the duties and obligations of the contracted registered medical practitioner in broad terms. While the contract would not have envisaged the deployment of 24 hour blood pressure (BP) monitoring technology as a standard feature of the range of services available in the primary care...