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Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care Provision (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE’s report “Time to Move on from Congregated Settings – A Strategy for Community Inclusion”,(2011) proposes a new model of support in the community by moving people from institutional settings to the community, over a seven year timeframe. The plan will be rolled out at a regional and local level and will involve full consultation. In terms of housing,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (25 Feb 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Investigations (25 Feb 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: General Practitioner Services (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government is committed to introducing, on a phased basis, a universal GP service without fees, as set out in the Programme for Government. The Government has commenced this process in respect of all children under 6 years. The Health (General Practitioner Service) Act 2014, which provides an entitlement for all children aged under 6 to a GP service without fees, was enacted on 25th July...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The budget for the Scheme in 2015 is €948.8m and is expected to fund 22,361 throughout the year. The budget for 2015 reflects an increase of €10m from the 2014 position. This increase of €10m is part of the initiative to tackle delayed discharges and has provided for an additional 300 long stay care places under the NHSS as well as reducing the wait time under the Scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Facilities (25 Feb 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 Prices (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the terms of the 2012 Agreement between the Department of Health, the HSE and the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association, the HSE has the right to assess new and existing technologies that may be a high cost or have a significant budget impact on the Irish healthcare system or to determine the cost effectiveness of products from time to time. In accordance with the Agreement a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (25 Feb 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: Medicinal Products Availability (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I am happy to confirm to the Deputy that the consultation process on easier access to 'rescue' drugs in emergencies, including adrenaline auto-injectors, commenced on 20 February 2015. The Prescription Regulations already permit advanced paramedics, paramedics and emergency medical technicians to administer adrenaline injections to unnamed patients in emergency circumstances, in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (25 Feb 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (25 Feb 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, which are as follows: Acute Leukaemia; Mental handicap; Cerebral Palsy; Mental Illness (in a person under 16); Cystic Fibrosis; Multiple Sclerosis; Diabetes Insipidus; Muscular Dystrophies;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (25 Feb 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: Hospital Accommodation Provision (25 Feb 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 (25 Feb 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: General Practitioner Services (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Paragraph 11 of the 1989 General Medical Services (GMS) contract between the HSE and GPs stipulates that the duties of the GP under the contract include a requirement to furnish to a person whom he/she has examined and for whom he/she is obliged to provide services (or, in the case of a child, to his/her parent) a certificate in relation, to any illness noticed during the examination which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I assume the Deputy is referring to the extent to which Primary Care Centres helped to alleviate overcrowding in accident and emergency departments in their catchment areas in recent weeks. As this information relates to service issues and is not routinely provided to my Department, I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply directly to the Deputy on these matters. If you have not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Beds (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 136 and 137 together. A substantial proportion of our acute beds are occupied by people who no longer require acute care. In order to meet this challenge a wide-ranging set of measures have been put in place. The Government provided additional funding of €3m last December and €25m in Budget 2015 to address delayed discharges. This funding is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The medical card system is fundamentally based on means and this position has obtained for more than 40 years. However, the Government recognises that the health service needs to be responsive to the circumstances of people with significant medical needs. In November 2014 the Minister for Health and I announced a series of measures to enhance the operation of the medical card scheme and make...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE has responsibility for the provision of Primary Care Centres and the provision of facilities at such 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: Primary Care Centre Data (25 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: To date, there are 86 Primary Care Centres in operation throughout the country, 43 of which have opened since 2011. There are currently 37 locations where Primary Care Centres are at an advanced planning stage using one of the following three methods of delivery: - Direct build (by HSE); - Public Private Partnership (PPP) project; or - Operational Lease with the private sector. I have...