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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (11 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: In August 2014 (latest figures available), the Scheme provided financial support for 22,038 people in long term residential places. The current wait time on the placement list is at about 15 weeks which is of course a matter of concern for me, and my Department and the HSE are working to ensure that the resources that are available are deployed in the most effective way possible and deliver...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (11 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: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to those who have been assessed and referred for treatment before their 16th birthday. It should be noted that the nature of orthodontic care means that immediate treatment is not always desirable. It is estimated that in up to 5% of cases it is necessary to wait for further growth to take place before treatment commences. Patients are assessed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The 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 the HSE within 15 working...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Parliamentary Questions (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: My Department has made inquiries of the Health Service Executive in relation to this matter. I understand that a reply issued from the HSE to the Deputy on 15th October 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: In line with the Programme for Government, my priority as Minister has been to modernise our mental health services, notwithstanding the severe resource constraints overall in recent years, and to prioritise new resources to underpin implementation of A Vision for Change.In that regard, the Government made available in the region of €766m to the HSE for mental health services in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Services Funding (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I am informed that a number of service providers have raised concerns with the Health Service Executive (HSE) on the additional costs arising in meeting the HIQA regulations. I understand that the HSE is gathering information on a national basis in relation to the costs of meeting the National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities and that the matter...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care for Children (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Jack and Jill Foundation is part of a range of services provided to families of children with life limiting conditions. Many children availing of services provided by the Jack and Jill also avail of other specialist hospital based and community based health supports and disability services. The Health Service Executive's Disability Services provide annual funding to the Jack and Jill...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (11 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: Mental Health Act Review (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Mental Health Act 2001 is the key piece of legislation regarding the rights of people involuntarily detained and treated in approved centres within our mental health services. For a person to be legally detained under the Act, that person must have a mental disorder as defined in section 3(1) of the Act. Only those who are formally diagnosed with a mental disorder by a Consultant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 386 and 413 together. The dental clinic in St. James's Hospital, which provided dental extractions under general anaesthetic for children in the greater Dublin area, ceased in October 2014 due to problems with the suitability of the building. The HSE is seeking a long term solution for the provision of a service for children with these needs. In the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Medical card applicants, when advised by the HSE of an unsuccessful application or review, are provided with details of their assessment and are further advised that they can request a review of the decision if they believe their financial or other circumstances have not been correctly assessed. In addition, the applicants will be advised of the option to appeal the decision and the contact...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (11 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 Eligibility (11 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 Data (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I am aware that reminders have issued previously to the HSE regarding the Deputy's question of 4 June 2014 and I have now issued a further one. On receipt of the information from the HSE, I will forward it to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I have issued a reminder to the HSE regarding the Deputy's question of 25 September 2014. On receipt of the information from the HSE, I will forward it to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (11 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Delivery of healthcare facilities is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (11 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: Medical Card Delays (11 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...