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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Postal Codes (8 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator and wish her all the best in the upcoming election, whenever that will be.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Postal Codes (8 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Speculation is rife but I am not sure it is correct. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Alex White. I thank Senator Mary White for giving me the opportunity to address the Seanad on this matter. The Minister was delighted to launch Eircode, the new national postcode system for Ireland, this summer. Ireland is the first...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Postal Codes (8 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: It would appear from the reply I gave on behalf of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources that there is not an appeals process per se. Clearly, it is indicated in the reply that if people feel their addresses have been wrongly indicated, they can get in touch with An Post which will investigate the matter. If a concern is upheld then An Post will alter the database....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Postal Codes (8 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I do not have the details on the other concerns expressed by the Senator. If I had, I would communicate them to her. I do not have details on the process. I do not think there is a central appeals mechanism but there is a process by means of which one can contact An Post to outline a concern. As stated, An Post's database will be updated every three months and, therefore, it will not take...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (8 Oct 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: Health Services Access (8 Oct 2015)

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, she can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (8 Oct 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 Care Packages (8 Oct 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: National Dementia Strategy (8 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Irish National Dementia Strategy was launched in December 2014. This delivers on a commitment in the Programme for Government to develop a national Alzheimer’s and other dementia's strategy to increase awareness, ensure early diagnosis and intervention and develop enhanced community based services. The Department of Health and the HSE have agreed a joint initiative with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescription Charges (8 Oct 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, including the Long Term Illness Scheme; therefore the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to you. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescription Charges (8 Oct 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, including the Long Term Illness Scheme; therefore the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to you. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (8 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The legislation underpinning the Nursing Homes Support Scheme requires each private nursing home to negotiate and agree a price for long-term residential care services with the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) should they wish to be an approved nursing home for the purposes of the Scheme. The NTPF is independent in the performance of this function and, in carrying it out, it must...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (8 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government has provided €125 million ring-fenced funding for mental health since 2012 to modernise services in line with A Vision for Change and Programme for Government commitments. A key focus has been additional posts to strengthen Community Mental Health Teams for both adults and children. This funding is also being used to enhance specialist community mental health services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (8 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Legislation (8 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy will be aware that I have already announced plans to amend the Mental Health Act 2001 based on the recommendations of the Expert Group Review of the Act which was published in March. As regards the oversight of community based services by the Mental Health Commission, the Expert Group recommended that in future, community mental health services should be registered and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (8 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 150, 154 and 155 together. The Government, despite severe financial pressures overall, has provided significant additional funding of €125m since 2012 to enable the HSE implement the long overdue modernisation of our mental health services, in line with A Vision for Change (AVFC). Similar to elsewhere, Galway/Roscommon Mental Health Services are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget Submissions (8 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Irish National Dementia Strategy was launched in December 2014. This delivers on a commitment in the Programme for Government to develop a national Alzheimer’s and other dementia's strategy to increase awareness, ensure early diagnosis and intervention and develop enhanced community based services. The Department of Health and the HSE have agreed a joint initiative with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (8 Oct 2015)

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: National Dementia Strategy Implementation (8 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Irish National Dementia Strategy was launched in December 2014. This delivers on a commitment in the Programme for Government to develop a national Alzheimer’s and other dementia's strategy to increase awareness, ensure early diagnosis and intervention and develop enhanced community based services. The Department of Health and the HSE have agreed a joint initiative with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (8 Oct 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...