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Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (7 Dec 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 (7 Dec 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The Mental Health Commission is an independent statutory body established under the Mental Health Act 2001 to promote high standards in the delivery of mental health services and ensure that the interests of those involuntarily admitted to Approved Centres are protected. In accordance with the Act, the Inspector of Mental Health Services is required to visit and inspect every approved centre...

Written Answers — Rights of People with Disabilities: Rights of People with Disabilities (8 Dec 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: It has been decided that funding 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 operation of its office...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Dec 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 (8 Dec 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 103 and 116 together. I have made enquires of the HSE and have been informed that a response issued to the Deputy on 7th December 2011.

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

Kathleen Lynch: A fundamental principle enshrined in the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 is that of patient choice. Once a person receives approval for financial support, they can choose to enter any nursing home that is participating in the scheme in any part of the country, subject to the nursing home having an available bed and being able to cater for the person's particular needs. This applies to...

Medical Cards (13 Dec 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I am responding to this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly. I thank the Deputy for raising it as it provides me with an opportunity to set out the progress made by the Health Service Executive's initiative to standardise the processing of medical cards throughout the country. Medical cards are provided to persons who, in the opinion of the HSE,...

Medical Cards (13 Dec 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The problem is often that people do not apply for a medical card as soon as they experience a reduction in income. Instead, they wait until they must attend a doctor before applying, at which stage a delay is inevitable because the process must take its course. The positive aspect of the scheme is its equitability. On the other hand, it was great for us, under the old process, to be able...

Mental Health Services (13 Dec 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Acting Chairman. The extra time is much appreciated as this is a very difficult issue to deal with in a short timeframe for a reply. To respond to Deputy White's final question on why a solution could not be found immediately if one will be found by 16 January of next year, the difficulty is that the staff needed will not return from annual leave until 16 January. There is...

Mental Health Services (13 Dec 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I appreciate the Chair's patience. I can inform Deputy Costello that I have already made a request to be allowed to visit the unit. I have been told it is not a difficulty. I did not make a similar request on behalf of other Deputies. I will make such a request and revert to all the Deputies in question. I assure Deputies O'Sullivan and Keating that people on overtime and agency staff...

Rural Areas: Motion (13 Dec 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank Deputy Colreavy.

Written Answers — Equality Issues: Equality Issues (13 Dec 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 296 and 334 together. Reporting on the compliance by public bodies with the requirements of Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005 in respect employment of people with disabilities is the responsibility of the National Disability Authority. Both the 2009 Report and the most recent one, that for 2010, are available on the NDA website, www.nda.ie

Written Answers — Disability Support Service: Disability Support Service (13 Dec 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: It has been decided that funding 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 operation of its office...

Written Answers — National Disability Strategy: National Disability Strategy (13 Dec 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand that the National Disability Strategy Recession Plan to which the deputy refers was a commitment in the Programme of the previous Government and that it was not finalised before that administration left office. However, I can inform the Deputy that the current Programme for Government commits to publishing, "following wide consultation, a realistic implementation plan for the...

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (13 Dec 2011)

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

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (13 Dec 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 (13 Dec 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to review the Mental Health Act 2001, "informed by human rights standards and in consultation with service users, carers and other stakeholders." The Government and I attach great importance to this review and following my appointment as Minister of State with responsibility for Mental Health policy, I established a Steering Group to oversee...

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

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

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (13 Dec 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive is facing challenges in respect of all services in 2012, and in the case of Community Nursing Units these include challenges regarding staffing, funding and the age/structure of the units. The Department and HSE are working together regarding the 2012 National Service Plan. Should there be concern for the future of any unit, the HSE will engage fully in a local...