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Seanad: Commencement Matters: General Practitioner Services (10 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: We need to be careful about the language we use. There are 18 vacancies in total and percentages can often give a false view when one is talking about a small cohort of people. All 18 vacancies are covered by locums. In some cases, as this has been on a prolonged basis, they will not be unfamiliar to the people they see on a daily basis. There is, however, an issue, with which we are not...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: General Practitioner Services (10 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The key to ensuring hospitals are not overrun lies in the community, while the key to the delivery of services in the community is GPs and nurses.We cannot emphasise that enough, and it is on that basis that I hope we will go forward in terms of the negotiations.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Second Stage (10 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I am very pleased to present the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013 to the Seanad. This is a ground-breaking Bill which fulfils the commitment in the programme for Government to introduce mental capacity legislation in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Government's aim has been to reform the law on mental capacity to ensure the greatest...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Second Stage (10 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank everyone for the constructive debate. I welcome those interested parties in the Public Gallery who have been a significant part of this development. Their advice and input have had a major impact on the development of this Bill. It is a Bill that has developed, which is probably a first in this country in respect of the amount of time it has taken, the number of people who were...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Review (10 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 355, 374 and 411 together. Conscious of the reports of the Ombudsman regarding the legal status of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant Schemes in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close both schemes on 26 February 2013. The schemes are not suspended. They are closed. The Government decided that the detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Expenditure (10 Nov 2015)

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. Prior to reimbursing any medicine, the HSE considers a range of statutory criteria, including clinical need, cost-effectiveness and the resources available to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (10 Nov 2015)

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 (10 Nov 2015)

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 Drugs (10 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the particular issue raised relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days he should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (10 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the primary care schemes. Therefore the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days he should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (10 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Specialist Disability services are provided by or on behalf of the Health Service Executive ( HSE) to enable children and adults with a disability to achieve their full potential and maximise independence, including living as independently as possible in the community. Disability services are provided in a variety of community and residential settings in partnership with service users, their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (10 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Specialist Disability services are provided by or on behalf of the Health Service Executive ( HSE) to enable children with a disability, including those with autism, to achieve their full potential and maximise independence, including living as independently as possible in the community. Disability services are provided in a variety of community and residential settings in partnership with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (10 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 370 to 372, inclusive, together. 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 she has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days she should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (10 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the HSE to look into the particular matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy. If she has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days she should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescription Charges (10 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme and the Drugs Payment Scheme (DPS) are separate schemes with separate qualifying criteria. There is no provision for a family in the circumstances mentioned by the Deputy to claim a refund of the GMS prescription charge from the DPS.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy Implementation (10 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with her.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (10 Nov 2015)

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: Home Help Service Provision (10 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If the Deputy has 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 (10 Nov 2015)

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: General Practitioner Training (10 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: On 1 July 2010, the GP trainee intake increased from 120 to 157 places per year. After discussions earlier this year between the HSE and the Irish College of General Practitioners, the annual number of training places increased to 161. Currently, GP Trainees are paid an average annual salary of €76,000, whilst the average annual training cost per Trainee is €33,000. Based on...