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Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy has known me long enough. I am always loath to direct people to do something unless I consider there is belligerence there and do not think there is in these cases. However, I will undertake to examine the matter and make inquiries about what can be done concerning the three children the Deputy has mentioned. We must remember that they are children. I am pleased to take this...

Topical Issue Debate: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I am glad to be here as I have a particular interest in this area due to family circumstances. Since the introduction in 2010 of the national cardiovascular health policy, significant improvements have been made with regard to access to acute treatments for coronary heart disease, as well as the development of stroke units. Key elements of stroke...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Water fluoridation is the adjustment of a naturally occurring element found in water in order to prevent tooth decay. Many countries have water fluoridation schemes, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Australia and New Zealand. The balance of scientific evidence worldwide confirms that water fluoridation, at the optimal level, is a safe and effective method of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Application Numbers (4 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 Eligibility (4 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 (4 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: HIQA Investigations (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 581, 630 and 631 together. The Health Information and Quality Authority is the independent authority established under the Health Act 2007 to drive continuous improvement and to monitor safety and quality in Ireland’s health and personal social care services. Since 2009 all nursing homes - public, voluntary and private have been registered and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I have asked the HSE to investigate this matter and respond to the Deputy as soon as possible. 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 Grant Applications (4 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 the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 586 and 724 together. On 18 July 2014 the Health Products Regulatory Authority granted a marketing authorisation for cannabis based medicinal product Sativex® to be marketed in Ireland. The remaining timeframe for making the product available for prescribing in Ireland is the responsibility of the holder of the product authorisation, GW Pharmaceuticals...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (4 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: Dental Services Provision (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Dental services for children up to 16 years of age and persons of all ages with special needs are provided by the Public Dental Service of the HSE through its dental clinics. All HSE dental clinics prioritise emergency care for children up to 16 years of age, treatment for special needs patients and screening of children aged from 11 to 13 years, including referral for orthodontic services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive is collating the data sought and will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible. 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 (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The following table sets out the national medical and GP card figures at 1 October 2014, as requested by the Deputy. Medical Cards Of which Discretionary GP Visit Cards Of which Discretionary Over 70s Medical Cards Of which Discretionary Over 70s GP Visit Cards Of which Discretionary 1,785,221 71,222 153,333 30,780 326,034 5,507 27,804 748

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government is fully committed to ensuring the ongoing 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: Health Services Provision (4 Nov 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Community chiropody is a discretionary service, which the Health Service Executive endeavours to provide on a prioritised basis within the context of available resources and competing needs for such resources. The HSE has been asked to examine the query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (4 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: Health Services Provision (4 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: Speech and Language Therapy (4 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: Disabilities Services Funding (4 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...