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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (18 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy will be aware of the recent publication of the reports of the Expert Panel on Medical Need and Medical Card Eligibility and the external review of the Medical Card Process. In the light of the conclusions of the two reports, a range of actions are being, or will be, put into effect immediately or in the short-term by the HSE. One such action is the HSE's putting arrangements...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (18 Dec 2014)

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 Data (18 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The figures as requested by the Deputy for 1 December 2013 and 1 December 2014, are provided below. - - Numbers  at 1 Dec 2013 Numbers  at 1 Dec 2014 Local Health Office Medical Cards Of which Discretionary Over 70s Medical Cards Of which Discretionary Medical Cards Of which Discretionary Over 70s Medical Cards Of which Discretionary Carlow/ Kilkenny 61,167...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (18 Dec 2014)

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: Health Services (18 Dec 2014)

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: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Dec 2014)

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: Speech and Language Therapy (18 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service issues and as the information on waiting times for an initial assessment for speech and language therapy services for children is not routinely returned to my Department by the HSE, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy in these matters. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (18 Dec 2014)

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: Health Services (18 Dec 2014)

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: Health Services (18 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for attention and 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.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Ceart chun Féinriarachta Pearsanta agus Sláine Colainne) 2014: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Personal Autonomy and Bodily Integrity) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I do not believe that the of the Constitution should be amended; it should be deleted. I have always held that position and will continue to hold it. Not alone do I believe that, I actively campaigned against its insertion into the Constitution during the referendum campaign, which was not a very civilised debate but rather quite aggressive and personal. I did not expect anything else. I...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Ceart chun Féinriarachta Pearsanta agus Sláine Colainne) 2014: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Personal Autonomy and Bodily Integrity) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy should show some respect.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Dec 2014)

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: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Dec 2014)

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: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 150 to 153, inclusive, together. 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: Medical Card Applications (17 Dec 2014)

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 (17 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE has responsibility for the provision of Primary Care Centres and the operation and maintenance of existing Health 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: Disability Services Provision (17 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I have noted the concerns expressed in the details supplied in the Deputy's question. I am shocked and distressed by the revelations of extremely poor and unacceptable standards of care and mistreatment of vulnerable residents in Áras Attracta. Every person who uses disability services is entitled to expect and receive supports of the highest standard and to live in an atmosphere of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (17 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 163 to 165, inclusive, together. Under the current legislation, epi-pens (adrenaline auto-injectors), as injectable medicines, may only be supplied on foot of a valid prescription. However there is provision in the Medicinal Products (Prescription and Control of Supply) Regulations 2003, as amended, whereby a pharmacist may, in emergency circumstances,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (17 Dec 2014)

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...