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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: Nursing Home Services (16 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 153 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: 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: 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...

Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2015: Order for Second Stage (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2015: Second Stage (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." It is my pleasure to introduce Second Stage of the Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2015 to the Dáil. The Bill will provide for a universal GP service to be made available to all persons aged 70 and older. This is the second phase of the introduction of a universal GP service in Ireland which builds on the first phase which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Insurance Cover: Discussion (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I really appreciate Chairman's and members' forbearance in allowing me to contribute. I was watching the proceedings on the monitor in the office and feel there are some points we may need to clarify. Unless one knows Cork very well – a few of us around this table do – one might think the entire city was under water all at once. That is actually not true. Although there...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (15 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 Applications (15 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: Medical Card Applications (15 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: HSE Investigations (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 454 and 573 together. Our citizens with a disability who are in residential facilities should expect and receive the best quality of care. In introducing a system of registration and inspection, the Government’s aim is to raise standards and to improve the lives of these citizens. The new regulatory system is highlighting issues of significant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (15 Apr 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: Orthodontic Service Provision (15 Apr 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: Dental Services (15 Apr 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: Medical Card Applications (15 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: Motorised Transport Grant (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Conscious of the reports of the Ombudsman regarding the legal status of the Motorised Transport Grant and Mobility Allowance Scheme, in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close both schemes. The Government is aware of the needs of people with a disability who rely on individual payments which support choice and independence. Work is ongoing on the policy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Students’ safety is of immense importance and great care must be taken when deciding on what programmes to be offered within the school setting. Programmes that aim to reduce suicidal behaviour among young people might work for some students but may have an adverse effect on others. A large number of suicide awareness programmes have been developed internationally for use in school...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Investigations (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 477 and 508 together. The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) started to regulate residential services for people with disabilities on 1 November 2013, pursuant to Statutory Instrument No. 366 of 2013 and Statutory Instrument No. 367 of 2013, which assign responsibility to HIQA for registering and inspecting residential services for children...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (15 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 Centres (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE has responsibility for the provision, maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and 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.