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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (11 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, she can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (11 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...

Seanad: Standards of Care in Residential Care Homes: Statements (10 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I know.

Seanad: Standards of Care in Residential Care Homes: Statements (10 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: In terms of those who stood and watched, what the Senator spoke about used to be called sins of omission. That is part and parcel of the new document on protecting vulnerable adults. There is a reference in that document to omission and being witness to something that is wrong. In response to Senator Mullins, I believe we have learned something. I have learned something from this entire...

Seanad: Standards of Care in Residential Care Homes: Statements (10 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank Senators for the opportunity to speak on this issue. It is appropriate that a statement is made here. Elected representatives deserve this courtesy and I thank Senators who raised the issue as it gives me the opportunity to outline the actions being taken by the HSE arising from this very serious matter. Like others, I was shocked and distressed by the revelations of extremely poor...

Order of Business (10 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: This from the man who did not read the report.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Records (10 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, she can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (10 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, she can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Places (10 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: In line with the National Drugs Strategy, it is Government policy to expand the availability of, and access to, detoxification facilities and treatment services, in particular for those who are under 18 years of age. As the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available to my Department, I have referred the Deputy's query to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (10 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) 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: Medical Records (10 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, she can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (10 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: Dental Services Provision (10 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Dental services to children up to 16 years are provided by the Public Dental Service of the HSE. The service is targeted at children at key stages in their development. Children are given dental examinations and any follow-up treatment required at these stages. When required, emergency dental treatment is available to all children up to 16 years. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (10 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 135 and 143 together. 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: Hospital Appointments Administration (10 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, she can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Provision (10 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As the delivery of primary care infrastructure is a service matter your question 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 on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy Publication (10 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Arrangements are currently in train for the publication of the National Dementia Strategy, and it is hoped to publish it by the end of this month.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (9 Dec 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The provision of GP services without fees to persons aged 70 and over will be facilitated under the existing General Medical Services contract after the relevant legislation has been passed by the Oireachtas. As with the existing medical card and GP visit card contracts, it will be open to GPs to choose to participate or not in the over 70s scheme when the legislation has been passed. If a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (9 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: Services for People with Disabilities (9 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.