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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (25 Nov 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 Eligibility (25 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Currently, entitlement to a General Practitioner Visit Card is subject to a means test. No recent changes to the relevant legislation have been made. However, the Government is committed to the introduction of a universal GP service for the entire population in line with the Programme for Government. As announced, the Government has decided to prioritise the over 70’s in the next...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Provision (25 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. An individual's access to orthodontic treatment is determined against a set of clinical guidelines and priority is given to patients with greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible. If you have not received a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (25 Nov 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: Medical Card Applications (25 Nov 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: Pharmacy Regulations (25 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: There is no legal requirement for retail pharmacies to provide for itemised prices of medicines purchased. However, it is acknowledged that the transparency of prices of medicines for patients is desirable and measures have been taken to increase price transparency among retail pharmacies. The Department engaged with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland to consider how to provide greater...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (25 Nov 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: Suicide Bereavement Support (25 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Since coming into office, this Government has prioritised the reform of our mental health services in line with the recommendations in A Vision for Change. Additional funding totalling €125 million and some 1,100 new posts have been provided primarily to strengthen Community Mental Health Teams for both adults and children and to enhance specialist community mental health services for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (25 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 369, 375 and 378 together. The role of the Department of Health is in the development of policy and the role of the HSE is the implementation of the policy. The National Service Plan of the HSE outlines the priorities of the HSE on agreement with the Minister and the Department of Health annually. The oral health key priorities are indicated in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (25 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for the administration of the primary care schemes, including the Long Term Illness Scheme, therefore the 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (25 Nov 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: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (25 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As the particular issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the 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: Disability Support Services (25 Nov 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 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 Card Applications (25 Nov 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: Prescription Charges (25 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for the administration of the primary care schemes, including the Long Term Illness Scheme, therefore the 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (20 Nov 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: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (20 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The decisions on which medicines are reimbursed by the taxpayer, are not political or ministerial decisions. These are made on objective, scientific and economic grounds by the Health Service Executive (HSE) on the advice of the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics (NCPE). The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (20 Nov 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 Aids and Appliances Provision (20 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 99 together. The governance, organisation, development and processes in relation to aids and appliances and assistive technologies is a matter for the Health Service Executive (HSE). I have arranged for the Deputy's questions to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Inspections (20 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Information and Quality Authority was established under the Health Act 2007 to register and inspect categories of centres including nursing homes for older people. In this context all public nursing homes are currently registered with HIQA. In 2013 HIQA issued a regulatory notice in relation to Standard 25, which addresses the physical environment, advising the sector that "where...