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- 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: As the Deputy is aware the Irish Human Rights Commission Enquiry Report into the provision of intellectual disability services by the Brothers of Charity Services to adults in the John Paul Centre, Galway was published in March 2010. From a Department of Health perspective, the Report raises important questions regarding the current arrangements for funding, accountability and standards in...
- 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 — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1326 and 1364 together. This Government strongly supports the implementation of the 2006 Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy - A Vision for Change. The intention is to continue with the closure of the old psychiatric hospitals and move from the traditional institutional based model of care to a patient-centred, flexible and community based...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1327, 1328 and 1332 together. A voluntary patient is not subject to an admission order and is therefore free to leave an approved centre at any time. However Section 23 of the Mental Health Act 2001 provides that where a voluntary patient indicates that they wish to leave an approved centre, and a consultant psychiatrist, registered medical practitioner or...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Mental Health Act 2001 provides that where an admission or renewal order has been referred to a Mental Health Tribunal, the Tribunal is required to make a decision to affirm or revoke the order as soon as may be, but not later than 21 days after the making of the order. While I fully accept that a patient should be detained for no longer than is necessary, I believe it is also important...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1330, 1334 and 1335 together. Regulation 15 of the Mental Health Act 2001 (Approved Centres) Regulations 2006 requires that the registered proprietor in each approved centre must ensure that each resident, whether voluntary or involuntary, has an individual care plan. In addition, the Mental Health Commission, which has a statutory role to promote, encourage...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. Question No. 1332 answered with Question No. 1327.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: A special allocation of â¬35 million for mental health was provided in Budget 2012 in line with the Programme for Government commitments. Some of this funding will be used to initiate the provision of psychological and counselling services in primary care specifically for people with mental health problems.
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Inspections: Nursing Home Inspections (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Health Information and Quality Authority completed an inspection of the designated centre, referred to by the Deputy, on 17 January 2012. The report of this inspection was published by the Authority earlier this month and is available at www.hiqa.ie. There is no further report pending at this time.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (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: 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 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 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 — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The NHSS will be three years in operation in October 2012 and the review will commence shortly. The reason for allowing this period to elapse is to ensure that trends and statistics will be available in order to inform the work. The review will look at, amongst other issues: o the ongoing sustainability of the scheme, o the relative cost of public versus private provision, o the...
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1367 to 1369, inclusive, together. There were 2,800 applications for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme in progress at end-March. Applications continue to be processed on a daily basis. Since the start of 2012, an average of 900 applications per month have been received by the HSE. On average, applications take between 4 to 6 weeks to process, from receipt of...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive published a 'National Review of Autism Services' in February this year. The National Review of Autism Services outlines the historical background, the current models that exist, the gaps in service provision and the need for a consistent clear pathway for individuals to access services in the least restrictive way. The report highlights the imperative for a...
- 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 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 the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.