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Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (5 Mar 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: Medical Card Applications (5 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: Respite Care Grant Data (5 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201 to 203, inclusive, together. The vision for the Health Service Executive's Disability Services Programme is to contribute to the realisation of a society where people with disabilities are supported, as far as possible, to participate to their full potential in economic and social life, and have access to a range of quality personal social supports and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (5 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The vision for the Health Service Executive's Disability Services Programme is to contribute to the realisation of a society where people with disabilities are supported, as far as possible, to participate to their full potential in economic and social life, and have access to a range of quality personal social supports and services including respite care to enhance their quality of life. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescription Charges (5 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Dona Glucosamine Sulfate is not available under the GMS or community drugs schemes. Neither the Minister for Health nor the HSE has any power to set the prices of drugs and medicines purchased by private patients. The transfer of a drug from 'prescription only' to 'over the counter' may lead to a price increase due to the increased risks and costs associated with this transfer for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Offshore Islands (5 Mar 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: Disability Services Funding (5 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government currently provides funding of almost €1.5 billion to the Disability Services Programme through the Health Service Executive's (HSE) National Service Plan for 2015. This funding provides disability services throughout the country and is spent in line with nationally agreed policy, whilst at the same time trying to maximise value. The Government is committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (5 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: Dental Services (5 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (5 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: Disability Services Funding (5 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government currently provides funding of almost €1.5 billion to the Disability Services Programme through the Health Service Executive's (HSE) National Service Plan for 2015. This funding provides disability services throughout the country and is spent in line with nationally agreed policy, whilst at the same time trying to maximise value. The Government is committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (5 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (5 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: Mental Health Services Funding (5 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The National Service Plan 2015 provides for funding of €792 million for HSE Mental Health Services. This includes additional funding of €35m million held by the Department of Health pending agreement with the HSE on how this will be spent. Discussions are currently taking place between my Department and the HSE on the final allocation of these funds. In line with the priority...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (5 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 222 and 223 together. Paragraphs 22 and 23 of the General Medical Services 1989 Capitation Contract make provision for a medical practitioner to keep adequate clinical records and for the transfer of those records or a summary of same when a GMS patient is transferring to the list of another GMS contract holder. Paragraph 23 states as follows: “When a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (5 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: Nursing Home Beds (5 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Delayed discharges arise when a patient has been judged clinically to no longer have a requirement for acute hospital care but remains in an acute hospital bed, thus rendering that bed unavailable for patients who need admission. In Budget 2015 the Government allocated €25m to tackle the problem of delayed discharges and this additional funding is being applied across residential and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (5 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.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Drugs Payment Scheme (4 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. As usual, he probably raises the most pressing issues relating to health. Decisions on which medicines are licensed for use in Ireland and which are reimbursed by the taxpayer are not political or ministerial decisions. These are made on objective, scientific and economic grounds by the HSE on the advice of the National Centre for...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Drugs Payment Scheme (4 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: We cannot pre-empt the outcome of the discussions but the fact that they are ongoing is positive. We already have the results of the investigations on the effectiveness of the drug and the engagement with clinicians. The information is being considered as well. In the past we have agreed to reimburse extraordinarily expensive drugs. It is not always about the price; it is about their...