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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (1 Oct 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 Provision (1 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: PA Consulting Group was commissioned by the HSE to undertake a review of Orthodontic Services. The terms of reference were to: - assess the current delivery system and - make recommendations for the future organisation and management. The review commenced in November 2012 and was completed in late 2013. The key issue highlighted by the review is that the Orthodontic Service should be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: It is estimated that there are currently approximately 47,000 people with dementia in Ireland and that number is expected to increase threefold to approximately 132,000 by 2041. Accordingly, the Programme for Government contains a commitment to develop a 'National Alzheimer’s and other Dementias' Strategy to increase awareness, ensure early diagnosis and intervention and, ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (1 Oct 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 (1 Oct 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 (1 Oct 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (1 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Adrenaline pens, as injectable medicines, may only be supplied on foot of a valid prescription. However, there is provision in the Medicinal Products (Prescription and Control of Supply) Regulations 2003 (as amended) which permits pharmacists, advanced paramedics, paramedics and emergency medical technicians, in emergency circumstances, to supply certain prescription only medicines including...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (1 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Dyslexia is a common type of learning difficulty that mainly affects the skills involved in reading and spelling words. I have been informed by the Department of Education and Skills that dyslexia is classified as a Specific Learning Disability and that additional teaching resources and funding are allocated by that Department in order to meet the needs of children with such Special Learning...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (1 Oct 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (1 Oct 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (1 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (1 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the Health Act, 1970, as amended, eligibility for a medical card is based on whether a person is unable, without undue hardship, to arrange GP services for themselves and their family, having regard to their overall financial situation and reasonable expenditure. The HSE can only award medical cards in accordance with the legislation and, therefore, it must assess applicants on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (1 Oct 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (1 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (1 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: On 17 April, 2014 the HSE invited tenders to provide high quality enhanced home support and personal care services for older people. I am aware that legal proceedings have been instigated in relation to the tender and these are ongoing. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for a more detailed reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Oversight (1 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Government for National Recovery, 2011-2016 commits to developing and implementing national standards for home support services, which will be subject to HIQA inspection. Primary legislation and resources will be required for the introduction of a statutory regulation system for home care services, and this will be progressed in the context of overall legislative and resource priorities. I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (1 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Dental Council is currently at an early stage of consideration of the development of a registration scheme for dental technicians.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Decision (1 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Conscious of the reports of the Ombudsman regarding the legal status of the Mobility Allowance, in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close the scheme on 26th February, 2013. Individuals who were in receipt of the payment prior to 26th February 2013 continue to receive the payment. In November 2013, the Government decided that the preparatory work required for a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Oct 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The level of funding available for the health budget for 2015 has not yet been determined. Deliberations by the Government on the expenditure allocations for 2015 are likely to continue up until Budget time. As with previous Budgets, the difficult financial position facing the Exchequer will require very careful management across all areas of expenditure.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Health Services Staff Recruitment (30 Sep 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I agree with the Deputy and share his concerns about this area. I am having another meeting this evening with the officials who operate the national mental health services within the HSE. I agree with the Deputy that there is a difficulty. I have been doing a bit of research lately that may not be joy to the ears of those working within the service, but it is definite that some services...