Results 21-40 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (4 May 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (4 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 163 together. The HSE has responsibility for the provision and operation of Primary Care Centres. Therefore, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this issue. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he should contact my private office and it will follow up the matter with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (4 May 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (4 May 2016)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (4 May 2016)

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: Medical Card Data (4 May 2016)

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 (4 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: Requests for meetings are normally arranged through my Office. Accordingly I would suggest a representative of the delegation should make contact with my office at, ministers_office@health.gov.ie. Services and requests to meet with the Health Service Executive are an operational matter and has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (4 May 2016)

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: Disability Services Data (4 May 2016)

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: Departmental Reports (4 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE is currently investigating concerns raised by clinicians in relation to Orthodontic Services provided in the Dublin area during the period 1999 to 2001. A review team has been established and the concerns raised are being dealt with in accordance with HSE protocols. Part of the process involves a review by external consultants of the available clinical records and information for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Remit (4 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) started to regulate residential services for people with disabilities on 1 November 2013, pursuant to Statutory Instrument No. 366 of 2013 and Statutory Instrument No. 367 of 2013, which assign responsibility to HIQA for registering and inspecting residential services for children and adults with disabilities, including respite services. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (4 May 2016)

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: Hospital Appointments Status (4 May 2016)

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: Mental Health Services Provision (4 May 2016)

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: Hospital Admissions (4 May 2016)

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: Hospital Accommodation Provision (4 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 and 216 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: Mental Health Services (4 May 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 222 to 224, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter these questions have 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 Provision (4 May 2016)

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: Suicide Prevention (28 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: Funding for suicide prevention is provided to the National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) by the HSE from its overall budget for mental health. The role of the NOSP is to oversee the implementation of our suicide prevention strategyConnecting for Life, and to coordinate suicide prevention efforts around the country. The NOSP, in partnership with the voluntary sector, helps to support...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (28 Apr 2016)

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.