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Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: Transport services for people with a disability are generally provided by voluntary service providers that are funded by the HSE under Sections 38 and 39 of the Health Act. However, as a result of the limited public transport service in Co. Donegal, the HSE/North Western Health Board has for many years provided free transport services to day centres, day hospitals and other services. In the...

Spent Convictions Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The attitude to this Bill of the Government, particularly the Minister, Deputy Alan Shatter, is a demonstration of the fresh approach the new Administration is bringing to the business of the Dáil. As the Minister said last night, we will not adopt a knee-jerk reaction to sensible proposals from the Opposition benches. Indeed, we welcome such initiatives and will consider them on their...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Jun 2011)

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 for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (8 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (8 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The examination of funding for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme has been completed and the Minister for Health received a report of the findings and recommendations on Friday, 3rd June. The Minister is currently reviewing the report, which outlines the complex nature of the issues involved. When the Minister has considered the report and the issues arising, he will make an announcement...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (8 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has reported that there is a valid signed Service Level Arrangement (Part 1 General Terms and Conditions and Part 2 Schedules) in place in all HSE areas for RehabCare for 2010. In relation to 2011, work is currently in progress to complete the 2011 Part 2 schedules. The situation regarding National Learning Network (NLN), another company in the Rehab Group, is not...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The Motorised Transport Grant supports people with a severe disability to purchase/adapt a car for travel to and from work. The eligibility criteria is governed by a circular issued by the Department. It is not proposed to change the current circular. I have asked the Health Service Executive to provide the Deputy with the details requested in relation to the number of unsuccessful...

Seanad: Health Services (8 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I congratulate the re-elected and newly-elected Senators. I also congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his election to his new position. I thank Senator Terry Leyden for raising this matter on the Adjournment. In 2006 the then Department of Health and Children published a policy report on diabetes, Diabetes: Prevention and a Model for Patient Care. It set out a model of care based on shared...

Seanad: Health Services (8 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I am taking this on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, and I thank the Senator for bringing it to our attention. I welcome this opportunity to address the House on the issue of cancer services at Sligo and across the system. The burden of cancer continues to increase. This year, approximately 24,000 people will be diagnosed with invasive cancer and over the coming...

Seanad: Third Level Fees (8 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn. I thank the Senator for raising the matter and will begin by outlining the background to the reform programme that is being undertaken in the higher education sector. The national strategy for higher education to 2030, which was published earlier in the year, provides a working...

Seanad: Third Level Fees (8 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I will convey the Senator's request to the Minister. The proposal that the HEA takes a second look at this issue is about consultation but I will convey her concerns to the Minister.

Written Answers — Rural Transport Scheme: Rural Transport Scheme (9 Jun 2011)

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 for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (9 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand that the Health Service Executive responded to the Deputy's previous question in a reply dated 30th May 2011.

Written Answers — Nursing Home Services: Nursing Home Services (9 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I share some of the Deputy's concerns. We all know of young mothers, and perhaps mothers who are not so young, whose only income is the lone-parent allowance. They may be in receipt of rent allowance and in various schemes. We all know that the disincentive is not just related to the payment itself. There are many steps that can be taken to address the problems of lone parents. Most lone...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I was going to say it is like Leinster rugby but it is not; in Munster I would be in the front row.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: On the ruling out of order of the amendment, I assume the Deputy realises that anything that imposes a charge on the Exchequer cannot be accepted. The provisions contained in section 11 provide for the disregard of the USC when assessing entitlement to family income supplement and for the deletion of the reference to the now defunct health contribution in regard to the assessment for rent and...

Written Answers — EU Strategies: EU Strategies (15 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The matter of an EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies has been a priority of the Hungarian Presidency of the EU. A decision has been taken that all Member States are to produce a National Roma Integration Strategy by the end of 2011. The Communication from the Commission includes a definition of the term 'Roma', similar to other political documents of the EU Parliament and...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (15 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand that the Health Service Executive replied to the Deputy's previous question on the matter on 16th February last. However, I have arranged for the Deputy's question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for an update and direct reply to the Deputy.