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Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (16 Apr 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 (16 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I have recently published the Expert Group report on the review of the Mental Health Act 2001. The report makes a number of significant recommendations in relation to children with one of the most important being the need to ensure that provisions relating to children should be included in a stand alone part of the Act and any provisions of the Child Care Act 1991 which apply should be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (16 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: Mental Health Services Provision (16 Apr 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: Chronic Disease Management Programme (16 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Following intensive engagement, the Department of Health, the HSE and the Irish Medical Organisation have reached agreement on a package of measures, including terms for the delivery of free GP care for all children aged under 6 years; the provision of GP care without fees to all persons aged 70 years and over under the existing GMS contract; and the introduction of a Diabetes Cycle of Care...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (16 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: When the Nursing Homes Support Scheme commenced, a commitment was made that it would be reviewed after three years. This review is being carried out by my Department in collaboration with the HSE, with analysis and recommendations provided by Deloitte & Touche Consultants on specific issues which required specialised expertise. The review is considering the long term...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (16 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: Disability Services Provision (16 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government is committed to protecting frontline health and personal social services needs for people with disabilities. The Government currently provides funding of approximately €1.5 billion to the Disability Services Programme through the Health Service Executive's National Service Plan for 2015. The HSE works with voluntary disability service providers to ensure that available...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 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: Health Reports (16 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Department of Health keeps water fluoridation policy under constant review. As part of this ongoing work, a review of evidence on the impact of water fluoridation at its current level on the health of the population is being conducted by the Health Research Board on behalf of the Department. The review is currently being finalised.

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme (16 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (16 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) provides financial support towards the cost of long-term residential care services in nursing homes. Under the Scheme, nursing home residents contribute towards the cost of their nursing home care based on their means, and the HSE pays the balance. In Budget 2015 €948.8m was provided for the NHSS which included an additional €10m...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (16 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: HIQA Issues (16 Apr 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. Under Section 8 of the Act HIQA has statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (16 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The additional cost of an enhanced GP service for all 436,000 children aged under 6 is €67 million approximately in a full year. This includes the cost of providing services to approximately 270,000 children who currently must pay to see a GP. €25 million had already been set aside in the HSE National Service Plan, based on the new arrangement starting early in Quarter 2. As...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (16 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (16 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 (16 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: There has been no change made or proposed to the eligibility requirements for medical cards for persons aged 70 years and older. Persons over 70 can be assessed under the over-70s gross income arrangements. In addition, persons aged over 70 years can be assessed under the standard medical card means test which is open to persons irrespective of their age. Furthermore, persons, including...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (16 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...