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Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Provision (25 Feb 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: Medical Card Appeals (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: Primary Care Centre Provision (25 Feb 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.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Water Fluoridation (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator. The response I have is virtually the same I had the last time we debated this. The Senator is very passionate about it. As I said the last time I was here, I have no difficulty coming here to answer and be held to account by people who are passionate on particular issues, whether I agree with them or not. It is important. During our last debate, I told the Seanad I...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Water Fluoridation (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: That is why I believe not only our opinions but also science changes. Scientific reviews and peer reviews change over time. I agree with the Senator that we should examine the evidence and the policies in place elsewhere in the world.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Orthodontic Service Provision (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I will read my script, but I can also discuss a different type of service that we hope to introduce and that has significant possibilities. As we all know, the HSE provides orthodontic treatment to those who have been referred for treatment before their 16th birthdays. Patients are assessed by the HSE orthodontic service under the modified index of treatment need. The index has two...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Orthodontic Service Provision (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I do not wish to dismiss what orthodontists and their assistants do in their clinics every day of the week, they do great work and are always juggling to get children in on time under the particular age set out and those with greatest severity as well. We all know that from our own personal if not constituency experience. The review tells us what we need to do and we have now established an...

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

Kathleen Lynch: The vulnerability of young people is demonstrated by the fact that this is the time when about 75% of mental illnesses first emerge. It is critical, therefore, that the development of a full range of mental health services, including those for young people, reflects modern national and international practice to best meet evolving challenges within our society. This Government has always...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 382 to 387, inclusive, and 390 and 391 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 388, 389 and 393 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Expenditure (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The budget that was allocated to the Nursing Homes Support Scheme for the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 is set out in the table. 2009 €909m 2010 €979m 2011 €963m 2012 €994m 2013 €974m 2014 €939m 2015 €949m

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Reimbursement Service Payments (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 394 and 395 together. 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (24 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: Orthodontic Service Provision (24 Feb 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 Home Repayment Scheme (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Under Section 12(1)(b) of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 any refunds which are due to an applicant under the Scheme can only be paid to the proprietor of the approved nursing home. The HSE is precluded from making payments directly to residents of nursing homes under Section 12 (1). The forthcoming Review of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme which will be completed shortly, is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (24 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Carers Strategy Implementation (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The National Carers’ Strategy was published in July 2012 and sets the strategic direction for future policies, services and supports provided by Government Departments and agencies for carers. It sets out a vision to work towards and an ambitious set of National Goals and Objectives to guide policy development and service delivery to ensure that carers feel valued and supported to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Carers Strategy Implementation (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The National Carers’ Strategy was published in July 2012 and sets the strategic direction for future policies, services and supports provided by Government Departments and agencies for carers. It sets out a vision to work towards and an ambitious set of National Goals and Objectives to guide policy development and service delivery to ensure that carers feel valued and supported to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Act Review (24 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I acknowledge that patient outcomes tend to be better where families and/or carers are involved in the development of the patient’s care and treatment plan. Health care professionals should proactively encourage patients at all stages to involve their family and/or carer in the development of these plans. I also accept, however, that patient confidentiality is important and should...

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

Kathleen Lynch: The core unit of mental health service delivery is now the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) of which there are 208 in place nationally as follows: Number of Teams Description 114 General Adult Teams 25 Psychiatry of Old Age Teams 63 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Teams 3 CAMHS Day Hospital Teams 3 Liaison CAMHS Teams These Teams provide care to individuals...