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Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government committed to introducing, on a phased basis, a universal GP service without fees within its term of office, as set out in the Programme for Government. The Government has commenced this process in respect of all children under 6 years. The Health (General Practitioner Service) Act 2014, which provides an entitlement for all children aged under 6 to a GP service without fees,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (18 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: Prescription Charges (18 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: It was necessary to increase the prescription charge in 2014 due to the very difficult and challenging economic environment which requires the Government to achieve additional savings in health expenditure with €619 million of savings targeted in 2014. The increase in prescription charges will account for €43 million of this target. The Government is committed to achieving these...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (18 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: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (18 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: Psychological Services (18 Nov 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: General Practitioner Services (18 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 400 and 404 together. Under the Health Act, 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for arrangements to ensure appropriate service delivery for General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme (medical card and GP...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. 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: Medicinal Products Availability (18 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (18 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) funds Turn2Me, an innovative, new and developing on-line service for adults experiencing anxiety and/or depression. It is a national, free and confidential service and offers an alternative for individuals reluctant to engage in mainstream services. Turn2me is available to the entire population, however NOSP funding is being earmarked to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (18 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 Eligibility (18 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Assessment for a medical card is determined primarily by reference to the means, including the income and reasonable expenditure, of the applicant and his or her partner and dependants. In order for the HSE to assess the medical card eligibility for the persons concerned, a new application, reflecting the current situation will be required to be submitted.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Provision (18 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has responsibility for the provision of Primary Care Centres, the maintenance and refurbishment of existing health centres and the provision of services at such 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Reimbursement Service Payments (18 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE, through the Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS), makes payments to General Practitioners (GPs) for services they provide to eligible persons who hold a medical card or GP visit card. GPs are remunerated in respect of these patients principally on the basis of fees and allowances, which are set out in the Health Professionals (Reduction of Payments to General Practitioners)...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (18 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Dental Treatment Benefit Scheme is a matter for my colleague Ms Joan Burton TD, Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection. Funding for the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) was capped in 2010 at the 2008 level of €63 million. However, total spending on the DTSS amounted to €79 million in 2010 reflecting legacy issues. Spending in subsequent years was as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (18 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 430 and 431 together. The Department of Health is currently developing a new oral health policy. This is a three year project which commenced in 2014 and is led by the Chief Dental Officer. The project will have three key parts. The first is a needs assessment, which will inform how new services should be provided. The second part will be a review of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (18 Nov 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: Respite Care Services (18 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The vision for the Health Service Executive's Disability Services Programme is to contribute to the realisation of a society where people with disabilities are supported, as far as possible, to participate to their full potential in economic and social life, and have access to a range of quality personal social supports and services including respite care to enhance their quality of life. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (18 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government is fully committed to ensuring the on-going delivery of vital services and supports to people with disabilities within available resources. In budget 2015, additional funding has been provided to the HSE to address identified priority needs within disability services, including: €12m for the emerging needs of young people with a disability leaving school and those...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (18 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors or SSRIs are anti-depressants available on prescription only. They are authorised for use in Ireland and across the EU for the treatment of depressive disorders and some anxiety related conditions. Depression may be associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts, self-harm and suicide. This risk may persist, particularly in the early stages...