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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Jul 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have referred this question to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 Jul 2011)

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

Written Answers — Nursing Home Services: Nursing Home Services (12 Jul 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: Government Policy is to support older people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible and, where this is not possible, to support access to quality long-term residential care. The Department is currently considering the future of HSE Provision of Residential Care for Older People. This review will consider the position of all HSE...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Services: Nursing Home Services (12 Jul 2011)

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

Written Answers — Nursing Home Services: Nursing Home Services (12 Jul 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has sole operational responsibility for the delivery of health and social services, including those at facilities such as St. Francis. The Department is currently considering the future of HSE Provision of Residential Care for Older People. This review will consider the position of all HSE residential facilities for Older People...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Jul 2011)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 Jul 2011)

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

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (12 Jul 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 427 to 429, inclusive, together. The Health Information and Quality Authority visited Creevelea a total of 41 times between 2010 and 2011. The date of the first inspection was 31 March 2010. The majority of these visits took place in 2011 and were in response to the serious safety and quality issues identified by inspectors. The Authority was in contact...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (12 Jul 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: There is no dedicated funding stream specific to the delivery of counselling services for men's help groups. Applications for funding should be made to the relevant HSE service area. A number of local initiatives throughout the country have been funded.

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (12 Jul 2011)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Jul 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have referred this question to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Jul 2011)

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

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (12 Jul 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government has prioritised the reform of mental health services in line with A Vision for Change. The implementation of A Vision for Change is primarily the responsibility of the HSE. In November, 2009, the HSE appointed an Assistant National Director for Mental Health to ensure that the delivery of mental health services is in line with legislation and Government policy. I am...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (12 Jul 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: My Department has requested this information from the HSE and I will be in contact with the Deputy on its receipt.

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (12 Jul 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: There are currently 52 child and adolescent in-patient beds nationally - 12 in Dublin, 20 in Cork and 20 in Galway. It is proposed to provide further beds in the Dublin region and, in this regard, work is due to commence later this year on the second phase of the child and adolescent unit at St. Vincent's Hospital, Fairview which will increase capacity from 6 to 12 beds, and on the...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (12 Jul 2011)

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

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Jul 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have referred this question to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Jul 2011)

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

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (13 Jul 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government Legislation Programme announced on 5 April 2011 indicates that the Mental Capacity Bill is expected to be published in late 2011. The Bill will reform the law on mental capacity taking into account the Law Reform Commission's Report on Vulnerable Adults and the Law. The Bill will replace the Wards of Court system with a modern statutory framework governing decision-making on...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (13 Jul 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: During a visit to the region in April 2011, my colleague, Minister Reilly, took the opportunity to visit Clonakilty Community Hospital, to inform himself on the range of services provided at the hospital, the rationale for the reduction in long stay beds at the hospital and the potential impact of this decision. As the Deputy is aware, Minister Reilly also met with the Clonakilty Hospital...