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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 572 to 575, inclusive, together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for these questions to be transferred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (27 Sep 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 (27 Sep 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 (27 Sep 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: A child should only be admitted as an in-patient to a psychiatric facility as a last resort, and should as far as possible receive the necessary treatment in the community; there are now 61 multidisciplinary Child and Adolescent Mental Health teams nationally and further teams will be developed in line with the recommendations of A Vision for Change. The Government is committed to reforming...

Sentencing Policy (28 Sep 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position to comment on any particular case that is before the courts and that the comments I have to make are about policy in the law at present, the recent changes that have been made and, in line with the programme for Government, the examination that is taking place in my Department with a view to improving the operation of the law where...

Sentencing Policy (28 Sep 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: As I stated at the outset, I do not intend to comment on individual cases and thankfully I do not have to justify the actions of any court. My job is to ensure that legislation as required is enacted. The criminal justice system has all types of mediation services, as the Deputy is probably far more aware than I am. This is not a comment on the case in question, but I do not believe people...

Sentencing Policy (28 Sep 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: It is important to state that the separation of powers is something we hold dear. We should all uphold that.

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (28 Sep 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: Government policy on mental health incorporates the recommendations of A Vision for Change. The aim is to close the old psychiatric hospitals and move from the traditional institutional based model of care to a patient-centred, flexible and community based mental health service, where the need for hospital admission is greatly reduced, while still providing in-patient care when appropriate....

Written Answers — Non-Governmental Organisations: Non-Governmental Organisations (28 Sep 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: Neither the Health Service Executive (HSE) nor the Minister for Health have a direct role in relation to the remuneration of the Chief Executive Officer of the Rehab Group. However, both my colleague Minister Reilly and myself are concerned to ensure that the State receives value for all monies invested in public services on behalf of the taxpayer. In the context of the current Value for...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (28 Sep 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy will appreciate that all developments have to be addressed in the light of the current economic and budgetary pressures and any decisions taken by the executive must have regard to this and the current moratorium on the recruitment of nursing and non-nursing staff. Each HSE area, including the Local Health Office in Mayo has been asked to make a rigorous examination of how...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 Sep 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 Charges: Nursing Home Charges (28 Sep 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy is aware, on 1 July 2009 statutory responsibility was given to the Chief Inspector of Social Services, part of the Health Information and Quality Authority for inspecting and registering nursing homes. This responsibility is underpinned by a comprehensive quality framework comprising the Health Act 2007, the Health Act 2007 (Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (28 Sep 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The acute male and female units at St Ita's Hospital, Portrane closed by 18 September, 2011, in line with the condition attached to the registration of St Ita's, by the Mental Health Commission. Patients have transferred temporarily to St Vincent's Hospital, Fairview and Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, or other more appropriate services depending on their individual care plans. Inpatient...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (28 Sep 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 (28 Sep 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: In 2010, 155 children and adolescents were admitted to adult psychiatric units. A child should only be admitted as an in-patient to a psychiatric facility as a last resort, and should as far as possible receive the necessary treatment in the community. The Government is committed to reforming our model of health care delivery so that more care is delivered in the community; there are now 61...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (28 Sep 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: There are currently 36 child and adolescent psychiatric in-patient beds nationally - 12 in Dublin, 12 in Cork and 12 in Galway, with a further 16 beds to be commissioned by the end of the year - 8 in Cork and 8 in Galway. It is also proposed to provide additional 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...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Sep 2011)

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

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (28 Sep 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The legislation underpinning the Nursing Homes Support Scheme requires all private nursing homes and Voluntary Nursing Homes which previously received funding under Section 39 of the Health Act 2004 to negotiate and agree a price for the cost of care with the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) should they wish to participate in the scheme. This is a necessary feature of the scheme due to...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Sep 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 — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (28 Sep 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: As Minister with responsibility for older people, it is my job to bring greater coherence to government planning, policy, and service delivery for older people. In this context, I will ensure that the Department of Health, the Health Service Executive, and all other relevant agencies, whether in the statutory or non-statutory sectors, develop and implement the policies and services set out...