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Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (9 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together. In recognition that the population of Ireland is projected to age rapidly within a relatively short time, the Programme for Government has committed to completing and implementing the National Positive Aging so that older people are recognised, supported and enabled to live independent full lives. Traditionally, policy relating to older...

Written Answers — Home Help Service: Home Help Service (9 May 2012)

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

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (10 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: It is the Government's intention to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure that all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are being met. As the Deputy may be aware, Ireland does not become party to treaties until it is first in a position to comply with the...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (10 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I assume the Deputy is referring to the Counselling in Primary Care initiative under the Health Service Executive's National Service Plan (NSP) 2012. In its NSP 2012, the HSE agreed to prioritise three initiatives from the special allocation of €35m provided in Budget 2012 for Mental Health to implement the objectives of the Programme for Government, to progress the implementation of 'A...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (10 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 210 together. The Health Service Executive National Service Plan for 2012 sets out a reduction of 3.7% in funding to disability services. However the Service Plan states that at least 2% of this should not impact on services and needs to be generated from other savings and increased efficiencies. The HSE aims to minimize the impact of the 3.7% cut on...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 May 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 (10 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: In 2010, the Health Service Executive ( HSE) established a project on progressing disability services for children and young people (0-18 years), supported by a National Coordinating Group, which includes representatives of the Department of Health and the Department of Education and Skills in addition to other key stakeholders. The project aims to address the following issues in relation to...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (10 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The National Working Group Report on HSE funded Adult Day Services was published 29th of February 2012 with a detailed implementation plan. A working group will be established this month under the auspices of the National Consultative Forum to ensure the implementation plan is progressed through a collaborative approach. The National Consultative Forum includes representative organisations...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (10 May 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 — Rehabilitation Services: Rehabilitation Services (10 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Last December, I welcomed the publication of the National Policy and Strategy for the provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services. The report recognises that given the current economic climate, the focus in the short to medium term has to be on reconfiguration of services, structures and resources and the enhancement of the skills and competencies required to meet the changing context. The...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (10 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: As this falls within my remit as Minister for State at the Department of Justice and Equality I wish to point out it is the Government's intention to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure that all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are being met. As the Deputy...

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (10 May 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 Policy: Mental Health Policy (10 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Programme for Government gave a commitment to develop a National Strategy on Dementia by 2013 which 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 the policy will be developed, was recently completed. The...

Written Answers — Autism Services: Autism Services (10 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive published the "National Review of Autism Services" on 29 February 2012. This national review outlines the historical background, identifies current models that exist and the gaps in service provision and points to the need for a consistent clear pathway for individuals to access services in the least restrictive way. The report highlights the imperative for a...

Special Educational Needs (15 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Deputies for raising this important issue. I recognise the importance of life skills training and day services to people with disabilities who are leaving the education system, and every effort is being made within the available resources to provide services to all 2012 school leavers. Day services for adults with disabilities provide a network of support for more than 25,000...

Special Educational Needs (15 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I will tell both Deputies what I have told the service providers who have been in to see me on this issue. Both the forum and the HSE are working hard to ensure as many people as possible will have a place. There is a multiplicity of places available and different people need a different response. I do not agree that certain organisations are at the pin of their collar as a result of cuts....

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (15 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The development of comprehensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) for young people up to 18 years is recommended in the policy document A Vision for Change. Key to this is the development of multidisciplinary CAMHS teams, of which 56 are in place. CAMHS work directly with children and adolescents to provide treatment and care for those with the most severe and complex...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (15 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has prepared and published standards for this sector, which outline what is expected of a provider of services and what a person with a disability, his or her family, and the public can expect to receive from residential care services. As the Deputy will be aware, the current Programme for Government includes a specific commitment to put...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (15 May 2012)

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

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (15 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 was commenced on 1 June 2007 in respect of children aged under 5. It had been intended to have both the Disability Act 2005 and the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 fully implemented during 2010 in respect of children/young people between 5 and 18 years of age. In 2008, the then Government decided in the light of financial...