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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disease Incidence (4 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: It strikes me that the Senator is correct that it will be increasingly common, especially with the advent of Facebook and so on, that people will be able to communicate better with one another. I assume that people who developed this syndrome in the past would have felt quite isolated and would not have known there were other people with the same difficulty.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disease Incidence (4 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Exactly. In the context of not knowing that other people suffer from a condition, Facebook and similar types of interactions most definitely are a help. On the other hand, like the Senator, I would not rule anything in or out because we are learning all the time. Equally, however, this makes the case for ensuring our water system is clean and safe.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (4 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Before I start to read the official reply, as someone who was involved in the campaign to have paediatric diabetes services brought to the south, I thank the Senator for raising this issue. A number of years ago, they were very poor and most families preferred to deal with Crumlin or Temple Street hospitals in Dublin in respect of their children. They said that the best thing about the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Accident and Emergency Departments (4 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I will be very brief. The pilot study of two nursing homes in Cork was on long-stay care and not transitional or short-term care. Following training at the nursing homes, admissions to accident and emergency departments were reduced. In saying that, the nursing homes where the training was carried out did not have a high incidence of admissions because they were very good at what they did....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Misconduct Allegations (4 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Regardless of the action taken, it will bring no comfort to anyone who has lost someone in these tragic circumstances. It will not bring the person back, and I can understand their distress. The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, wishes to thank the Senator for raising the matter and regrets that she is unable to be present to take it herself. Senator Norris is...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Misconduct Allegations (4 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I will ensure that the Minister is made aware of the Senator's further concerns but I assume, and in some instances we can only assume, that the spotlight this particular case has been given, both in this House and the Lower House, will ensure that no conflict will arise. However, I will convey the Senator's further concerns to the Minister.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Accident and Emergency Departments (4 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank Senator Burke for raising this issue. Emergency department, ED, overcrowding is a priority issue for me and for the Government and I acknowledge the difficulties the current surge in ED activity is causing for patients, their families and the staff who are doing their utmost to provide safe, quality care in very challenging circumstances. The Minister for Health convened the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Magdalen Laundries (4 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 105 to 116, inclusive, together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014, which was published by the Minister for Justice, completed Second Stage in the Dáil last week. The Committee Stage of the debate is scheduled to commence today. It is anticipated that the Bill, which provides, inter alia,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Grant Payments (4 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: Mental Health Services Provision (4 Feb 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 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 Waiting Lists (4 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: Audiology Services Provision (4 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 Services (4 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Information and Quality Authority is the independent authority established under the Health Act 2007 to drive continuous improvement and to monitor safety and quality in Ireland’s health and personal social care services. Since 2009 all designated centres for older people, i.e. public, private and voluntary nursing homes, have been registered and inspected by HIQA. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (4 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the HSE to look into the particular matter raised and to reply directly 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: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I am informed by the Health Service Executive (HSE) that Network First Domiciliary Service is service-user focused, community based, value for money, personalised & quality in-home support service. It is available to families that have members with moderate to profound Intellectual Disabilities, living in and/or attending services in the Co. Louth and south Co. Monaghan catchment...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (4 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: Hospice Services (4 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: This is a matter in the first instance for the Heath Service Executive. However, very recently, accompanied by a HSE representative, Minister Varadkar met with a delegation from the Wicklow Hospice Foundation to discuss this project. On that occasion Minister Varadkar agreed to do all that he can to facilitate the projects completion, and the HSE representative was able to clarify the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (4 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: When the Nursing Homes Support Scheme commenced, a commitment was made that it would be reviewed after three years. The reason for allowing this period to elapse was to ensure that the Scheme had bedded in and that established trends would be available in order to inform the work of the Review. The Review is being carried out by my Department in collaboration with the HSE, with analysis and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (4 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: On the 18th of July 2014 the Health Products Regulatory Authority granted a marketing authorisation for cannabis based medicinal product Sativex® to be marketed in Ireland. The remaining timeframe for making the product available for prescribing in Ireland is the responsibility of the holder of the product authorisation, GW Pharmaceuticals PLC and their European partner Almirall. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (3 Feb 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: In September 2014, I received a request to meet the individual in the details supplied but as it is a service issue, it is a matter for the Health Service Executive (HSE). It is suggested that she contact Ms Carol Doolan, HSE Disability Manager, Dublin North Central @ telephone 8467127 or e-mail carol.doolan@hse.ie to arrange an appointment to discuss her concerns.