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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Medical Card Applications (5 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 Children and Youth Affairs: Respite Care Services (5 Nov 2015)

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 Children and Youth Affairs: Home Help Service Provision (5 Nov 2015)

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 Children and Youth Affairs: Home Care Packages (5 Nov 2015)

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 Children and Youth Affairs: Primary Care Centre Data (5 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Since 2011, 46 primary care centres have been opened across the country. At end September 2015, the HSE was projecting that a further three were expected to open in Q4 2015. The following table provides detail by county and delivery mechanism. Primary Care Infrastructure opened since March 2011 - Primary Care Infrastructure opened since March 2011 Position - 30 September 2015 Count...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Health Services Provision (5 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive 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 Children and Youth Affairs: Health Services Provision (5 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive 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 Children and Youth Affairs: Community Care Provision (5 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive 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 Children and Youth Affairs: Home Care Packages (5 Nov 2015)

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.

Topical Issue Debate: HIQA Standards (4 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: At the Deputy's request, I visited the facility she mentioned. It is probably a model we should consider for use in the rest of the country as it provides an intermediate piece. We will need to see how these homes fit into the standards we have set for HIQA. I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. All long-term residential services for older people must meet the national quality...

Topical Issue Debate: HIQA Standards (4 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy rightly points out, we need to look at the type of regulation we have asked HIQA to implement. It is Government policy and HIQA does it very well. It is usually the last line of defence in looking after very vulnerable people. We need to look at the different types of care available. The care homes in the Deputy's area are delivering a different type of care that is not...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Forensic Science Ireland (4 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. Forensic Science Ireland is one of the most important bodies for which the Minister is responsible. It celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and the Forensic Science Laboratory has played a major part in some of the most significant criminal trials and investigations in the history...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Forensic Science Ireland (4 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: While I am not familiar with the capital programme in respect of justice, I think it works exactly the same way in all Departments. What is essential is that the project has been given the go-ahead. There is always an amount of work to be done in terms of design, ground works, and so on. It is very clear from what the Minister is saying that if there is an opportunity for an earlier start...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (4 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I am not certain what language one should use when someone loses a child, because it is probably everyone's worst nightmare, especially when a child is of an age at which he or she is an integral part of the family. He or she would have entertained the family and driven them mad from time to time. More than anything else, he or she was a living, breathing personality. Through the Senator,...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (4 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: An expert witness from outside of the State advised the coroner, which I have always believed is essential. I have never believed that we should investigate ourselves. Such independent expertise from outside the State is crucial. The answer reads badly in so far as it appears as though the case has been investigated and we are moving on. That is not quite what will happen. A whole new...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Review (4 Nov 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government decided that the detailed preparatory work required for a new Transport Support Scheme and associated statutory provisions should be progressed by the Minister for Health. The Department is seeking a solution which would best meet the aim of supporting people with severe disabilities who require additional income to contribute towards the cost of their mobility needs, while...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (4 Nov 2015)

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 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive 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: Medical Card Applications (4 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 (4 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...