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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (24 Mar 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: Audiology Services Provision (24 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Priority is given in accordance with a range of criteria, including an individual's health status, age, source of referral, and living circumstances. More detailed information will be forwarded directly to the Deputy. The HSE is reviewing and standardising all national audiology work processes during 2015 including the referral prioritisation system.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (24 Mar 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: Health Services (24 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Neurological Alliance of Ireland receives funding under the Scheme to Support National Organisations. This scheme is operated by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. I understand that bridging funding continues to be provided by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government to the Neurological Alliance of Ireland pending the outcome of a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (24 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Long Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act, 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975 specifying the conditions covered by the LTI Scheme. Under the LTI Scheme recipients are entitled to the medicines and appliances that are prescribed for the qualifying condition without charge. In this case as the drug Creon is not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Provision (24 Mar 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 Provision (24 Mar 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: Home Help Service Provision (24 Mar 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 Provision (24 Mar 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 (24 Mar 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (24 Mar 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: Dental Services (24 Mar 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 Waiting Lists (24 Mar 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 Data (24 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The medical and GP visit card figures, as requested by the Deputy are provided as follows: Card Type No. of Cards - 1 March 2015 Medical Cards 1,758,050 of which granted involving discretion 81,265 GP Visit Cards 160,004 of which granted involving discretion 36,874

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (24 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Zovirax® Eye Ointment is produced by Glaxo Smithkline (GSK) and is an ocular preparation of the anti-viral drug aciclovir. It is licensed in Ireland for treatment of herpes simplex keratitis. There has been a shortage in Ireland and in other countries of the product since late last year due to a number of batches of the active ingredient (aciclovir) having small metal particles...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (24 Mar 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 Medical Certificates Applications (24 Mar 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: Medicinal Products Availability (24 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: 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, scientific and economic grounds by the HSE on the advice of the National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Each Local Health Office area in the Health Service Executive (HSE) has a dedicated Disability Manager to coordinate the delivery of services to people with disabilities. It is open to the individual and their family to pursue this matter with the Disability Manager for their area who can be contacted at Ground Floor, Unit 4 & 5, Nexus Building, Block 6A, Blanchardstown, Corporate...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Reports (24 Mar 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.