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Written Answers — Department of Health: Long Stay Residential Units (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The position regarding individual facilities will only become clear after a careful process of prioritisation. Patient welfare will at all times remain an absolute priority.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to 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 Staffing (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 580 and 581 together. As this is a service issue these questions have been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a response 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 Funding (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The overall gross non-capital mental health budget for 2015 is around €792 million. This represents 6.4% of the overall gross non-capital health budget of €12.295 billion. A Vision for Changerecommended that there be a commitment to progressively increase the proportion of funding given to mental health services which, if implemented, would have increased the percentage total...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to 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 (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to 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: Suicide Prevention (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Since coming into office, this Government has prioritised the reform of our mental health services in line with the recommendations in A Vision for Change.We are committed to reducing the stigma of mental illness, ensuring early and appropriate intervention and improving access to modern mental health services in the community. Additional funding totalling €125 million and some 1,150...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 Oct 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: Mental Health Services (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Mental health problems in children are generally treated at Primary Care level. However, where symptoms are moderate to severe in intensity, children are referred by their GPs to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). A comprehensive assessment of the child is then carried out by professionals on the team to formulate a diagnosis following which an Integrated Care Plan is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staffing (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE supports timely access to appropriate services to address the mental health needs of all children and adolescents from a preventative care model and early intervention perspective. Primary care services are usually the first point of contact for children and adolescents when mental health problems initially present. Primary Care refers to health care delivered in local communities by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 589 to 593, inclusive, together. As this is a service issue these questions have been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a response within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (6 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: Departmental Funding (6 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, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (6 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: Health Services Data (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 604 and 605 together. As these are service matters, they have 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: Health Services Data (6 Oct 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (6 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Long Term Illness (LTI) Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act, 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973, and 1975 specifying the conditions covered by the LTI Scheme, which are as follows: Acute Leukaemia; Intellectual Disability; Cerebral Palsy; Mental Illness (in a person under 16); Cystic Fibrosis; Multiple Sclerosis; Diabetes Insipidus; Muscular...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 157 and 182 together. Work is currently underway in the Department of Health in relation to the preparation of budget estimates for 2016. As part of this process, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has submitted an estimate of its proposed expenditure for 2016, including health and personal social services for people with a disability. As discussions on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Application Numbers (1 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand that the Health Service Executive corresponded with the Deputy on 22 September last detailing the number of medical card/GP visit card applications received and the number of medical card/GP visit card applications where eligibility was granted for the period August 2014 to July 2015. The HSE has been asked to further examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centre Expenditure (1 Oct 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE has responsibility for the provision, maintenance and operation of Primary Care Centres. Therefore, this matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and 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.