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- Written Answers — National Positive Ageing Strategy: National Positive Ageing Strategy (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Programme for Government has committed to completing and implementing the National Positive Ageing Strategy so that older people are recognised, supported and enabled to live independent full lives. The Strategy will set the strategic direction for future policies, programmes and services for older people in Ireland. It will set out a common framework for the development of operational...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1219 and 1262 together. As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Liostaí Feithimh Ospidéal: Liostaí Feithimh Ospidéal (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: à tharla gur ábhar é seo a bhaineann le seirbhÃsi, cuireadh é faoi bhráid Feidhmeannacht na SeirbhÃse Sláinte le haghaidh freagra dÃreach.
- Written Answers — National Dementia Strategy: National Dementia Strategy (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1238 and 1249 together. The Programme for Government gave a commitment to develop a National Strategy on Dementia by 2013which will increase awareness, ensure early diagnosis and intervention, and enhance community based services for people living with this condition. The first stage of the process, which was to assemble the research and evidence upon which...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
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 (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1240, 1241 and 1244 together. The staffing structure provides for 32 Social Workers (Senior Case Workers) and 4 Dedicated Elder Abuse Officers. Among the responsibilities of the Senior Case Worker, in conjunction with the appropriate health service providers, is the assessment/investigation and provision of supports, where necessary, in relation to suspected...
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1242 and 1243 together. Under the Health Act, 2007 statutory responsibility is given to the Chief Inspector of Social Services, part of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) for inspecting and registering categories of designated centres, including nursing homes for older people. This system of registration and inspection commenced on 1 July,...
- Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As indicated in the previous reply, while this is a commitment under Government for National Recovery 2011-16, several factors have to be taken into account in relation to the proposed regulation of the homecare sector, including the complex legal issues involved and legislative priorities for the wider Social Care area. In the circumstances, it is not expected that relevant legislation will...
- Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (18 Apr 2012)
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 (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The New Directions Report was initiated by the HSE Primary Community and Continuing Care Directorate in 2007. The review was to consider the reconfiguration and modernisation of HSE-funded day services for people with intellectual disability, mental health and physical and sensory disability ensuring the principles of person-centeredness, access, accountability and quality, while also...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
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. Question No. 1262 answered with Question No. 1219.
- Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As the provision of home help is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. In relation to an emergency alarm this is a matter for my colleague the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (18 Apr 2012)
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 — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: A Vision for Change identified mental health services for children and young people as a priority area for development. The HSE has therefore placed a particular emphasis on developing child and adolescent mental health teams, improving in-patient access, addressing waiting times for assessment and progress has been made in recent years. In 2009 the HSE established the multidisciplinary...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: A special allocation of â¬35m for mental health was provided in Budget 2012 in line with commitments in the Programme for Government. This funding will be used to enhance Community Mental Health Teams, improve access to psychological therapies in primary care and implement suicide prevention strategies. It is planned that 414 staff will be recruited to the mental health service to deliver...
- Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (18 Apr 2012)
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 (18 Apr 2012)
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 (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The decision to reduce the top up payment made to people with a disability attending rehabilitative training was implemented by the Health Service Executive (HSE) without informing the Department of Health. The reduction from â¬31.80 per week to â¬20 per week, from the 1st January 2012, was communicated to the HSE Local Managers in advance of the Minister approving the National Service...