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- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (22 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: This Government is committed to implementing A Vision for Change, the Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy and reforming our model of healthcare delivery so that more and better quality care is delivered in the community. The Programme for Government includes a commitment to ring-fence â¬35 million annually from within the health budget to develop community mental health...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I have made enquiries with the Health Service Executive and I have been informed that the local area health office is compiling a response for the Deputy. I have asked the HSE to expedite their response to you.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (22 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: There are no plans to extend the eligibility criteria for the Motorised Transport Grant. All public expenditure programmes and schemes are being considered as part of the Comprehensive Review of Expenditure and Estimates process for 2012 which is currently underway.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: Neither the Minister for Health nor any officials of the Department have met with the support group referred to. In relation to the to the Health Service Executive, the matter has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 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 (23 Nov 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 Closures: Nursing Home Closures (23 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The nursing home in question was established in 1959 and there are 80 residents currently at the facility. There is also a day centre at the front of the main building providing a service to older persons from the local community. The HSE completed a survey of the physical infrastructure, mechanical services installations and water & drainage services at the Unit and found substantial issues...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Nov 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 (24 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) has statutory responsibility for the negotiation of prices with private and voluntary nursing homes. The NTPF is independent in the performance of this function and, in carrying it out, it must ensure value for money for both the individual and the State. The NTPF negotiates with each nursing home individually and may examine the records and...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Nov 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 Services: Health Services (24 Nov 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 (24 Nov 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 (24 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has advised me that expenditure on health services for people with a disability in 2011 will be approximately â¬1.5 billion. Special consideration was given to disability and mental health in Budget 2011 through a maximum reduction of just 1.8% in the allocation for the two sectors. The relatively lower reduction of 1.8%, compared to other areas of the health...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I understand from the Health Service Executive that they are compiling the data that the Deputy requested previously. I have asked the HSE to attend to this matter, and respond to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.
- Anti-Racism Measures (29 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I compliment the Deputy on his ongoing commitment to this issue and he has spoken out against racism over a long period. Recent attacks on foreign national members of the community are the subject of ongoing Garda investigations and therefore I cannot comment on these cases nor on whether any racist motivation was involved. Any such attack must be strongly condemned and I urge anyone with...
- Anti-Racism Measures (29 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I again thank the Deputy. It is particularly important that elected representatives are careful in the language they use, not only on race but across a range of issues. Local authorities must drive policy on these issues and ensure that people with a disability or mental health issue and those from different cultures, races and nationalities live in comfort and security in our communities....
- Suicide Prevention (29 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I thank Deputy Lawlor for raising this issue which, as he will be aware, is close to my heart. The Deputy has also done considerable work on suicide in his locality. I recognise the importance of the safeTALK suicide prevention course which is one of a number of suicide prevention training programmes available through the Health Service Executive suicide prevention resource officers and...
- Suicide Prevention (29 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Deputy. I agree with him that we need to talk about this matter every time we get an opportunity to do so. It is no longer a hidden subject. We have to get rid of the taboo that surrounds it. We need to start breaking the silence that is causing the stigma, which in turn is preventing people from reaching out for help. When people decide to reach out, we need to be able to...
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (29 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: It has been decided that funding from the Department to People with Disabilities in Ireland (PwDI) must cease at the end of 2011. On the basis of a value for money review it has been clearly established that the vast majority of the money allocated to PwDI is being spent disproportionately. The largest proportion of PwDI'S annual budget has been spent over the last number of years on the...