Results 1,961-1,980 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch

Topical Issue Debate: Health Strategies (30 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Deputy for raising this significant issue. Three of the 11 hospitals involved are outside the greater Dublin region - Wexford, Cavan and Sligo. I agree with him there should be services in every significant area of population. I constantly say that the solution to overcrowded hospitals is within primary care and this is where this programme needs to go. This morning, we...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy (30 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: A Steering Group, led by the Health Service Executive (HSE) Social Care Division with representation from the HSE National Clinical Programmes for Rehabilitation Medicine and Neurology, Department of Health, Primary Care, Therapy Professions and the Neurological Alliance of Ireland, has been assigned the task of developing an implementation framework for the National Policy & Strategy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (30 Sep 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: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Sep 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: Long-Term Illness Scheme (30 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 131, 133 and 140 together. The HSE has confirmed that Fampridine (brand name Fampyra®) will be reimbursed on the Long Term Illness Scheme from 1 October 2015. Reimbursement will be extended where a demonstration of clinical response (based on objective criteria agreed with clinical experts) is recorded and where that clinical response is shown to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Waiting Lists (30 Sep 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: National Asthma Programme (30 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Primary Care funding requirements for 2016 are currently being considered in the context of the estimates process and the HSE's National Service Planning process. In the context of overall competing demands for health service funding, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further at this stage.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (30 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive (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. The Minister for Health has no power to control the price of specific medications or groups of medications for asthma or any other...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Each Local Health Office area in the Health Service Executive (HSE) has a dedicated Disability Manager to coordinate the delivery of services to people with disabilities. It is open to the individual and their family to pursue this matter with the Disability Manager for their area who can be contacted at Ground Floor, Unit 4 & 5, Nexus Building, Block 6A, Blanchardstown, Corporate...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (30 Sep 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.

Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (29 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Minister acknowledges that the Deputy has previously brought forward legislative proposals in this regard. While they contained many elements that may be of merit for these purposes, there were both legal and practical difficulties with them. As I have outlined, important measures regarding the scrap metal trade have already been taken and the consultation process on potential measures...

Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (29 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. The Minister regrets that she is unable to be present due to other business. I assure the Deputy that the Minister is very conscious of the concerns that exist in respect of the theft of scrap and precious metals and that her Department continues to work closely with An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (29 Sep 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 Eligibility (29 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the provisions of the Health Act 1970, medical cards are provided to persons who are, in the opinion of the HSE, unable without undue hardship to arrange GP services for themselves and their dependants. At present, approximately 1.7 million people, or about 37% of the total population, qualify for a medical card. There are no proposals to amend the current income guidelines for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (29 Sep 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 Aids and Appliances Provision (29 Sep 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 (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: Health Services Provision (29 Sep 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: Respite Care Services (29 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The vision for the Health Service Executive's (HSE) Disability Services Programme is to contribute to the realisation of a society where people with disabilities are supported, as far as possible, to participate to their full potential in economic and social life, and have access to a range of quality personal social supports and services including respite care to enhance their quality of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (29 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 412 and 414 together. As these are service matters they have 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: Care Services (29 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The National Carers’ Strategy, which was published in July 2012, is a cross-departmental strategy that sets the strategic direction for future policies, services and supports provided by Government Departments and agencies for carers. It is an objective of this Strategy to provide relevant and accessible carer training opportunities for carers. The operational delivery of this...