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Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Provision (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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 485, 493 and 504 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 made on objective,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Regulation of Health and Social Care Professions (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: HIQA and the Mental Health Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 23 September 2013. This MOU has underpinned cooperation between the two bodies since then. HIQA recognises the Mental Health Commission's role in helping to drive improvements to the quality and safety of social care services that are provided for people being cared for in the mental health services. In...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport (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: Hospice Services (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: Hospice Services (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: Health Services Access (15 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: Rights of People with Disabilities (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I would like to thank the Deputy for enclosing the article which is shocking. I understand that the Judge in this case ruled that the individuals and organisations involved were not to be identified in order to protect the victim. Every person who uses our disability services is entitled to expect and receive supports of the highest standard and to live in an atmosphere of safety and care....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: There are currently no products authorised in Ireland containing Nadolol, nor are there any applications pending with the Health Products Regulatory Authority for such products. Nadolol was previously authorised under the brand name Corgard, however, these authorisations were withdrawn by the marketing authorisation holder Sanofi in 2000. The product is however still authorised in some...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: There are currently no products authorised in Ireland containing Nadolol, nor are there any applications pending with the Health Products Regulatory Authority for such products. Nadolol was previously authorised under the brand name Corgard, however, these authorisations were withdrawn by the marketing authorisation holder Sanofi in 2000. The product is however still authorised in some...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (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: Medicinal Products Availability (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 502 and 562 together. As was noted in the reply to the question of the 20 January 2015, a revised application was received by the HSE on the 25 July 2014 for the inclusion of Fampridine (Fampyra) on the community drugs schemes. The HSE has since been engaging with the company seeking an improved commercial offering and these engagements have been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Review (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Conscious of the reports of the Ombudsman regarding the legal status of the Mobility Allowance Scheme and Motorised Transport Grant, in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close both schemes in February 2013. However monthly payments have continued to be made by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to the 4,700 people who were in receipt of the Mobility Allowance at...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (15 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: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 507, 509 and 510 together. Respite care for children and adults with disabilities is provided by the HSE directly in some instances, or by agencies funded by the HSE to provide services on its behalf. In many instances respite services are part of the overall suite of services provided by voluntary service providers to people with disabilities under their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly Provision (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Under Section 8 of the Health Act 2007 the Health Information and Quality Authority has statutory responsibility for setting standards on safety and quality, which are subject to approval by the Minister for Health under Section 10(2) of the Act. The Board of HIQA has submitted revised standards for Ministerial approval as required. These are currently under consideration by the Department.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (15 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 (15 Apr 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Counselling is provided across the health service, by both the HSE and the voluntary sector including primary care, social care and within mental health. This type of service can be provided by a range of trained health professionals and delivered to meet a clinical need at either primary or secondary care level. The Counselling in Primary Care (CIPC) service is a national service funded...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (15 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: Palliative Care Provision (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.