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Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: This is the second time-----

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: -----this coalition of Fine Gael and Labour have had to clean up Fianna Fáil's mess.

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I have every confidence in the Minister for Health, and he is doing a tremendous job in appalling circumstances.

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Last year, we had to take €500 million from the health budget.

Confidence in the Minister for Health: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: This year we will have to take €500 million from the health budget again. When the Members opposite knock on people's doors, they will have to tell people why we had to do that.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (19 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 and 222 together. Of the 414 posts approved to implement the €35 million package of special measures for mental health introduced in Budget 2012, 353 are with the National Recruitment Service of the HSE at various stages in the recruitment process, 321 have been put to candidates to express an interest and others are awaiting competitions or the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Closures (19 Sep 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (19 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Mental Health Commission establishes a panel of independent consultant psychiatrists for the purpose of giving second opinions in relation to the detention of patients as to whether such patients are suffering from a mental disorder. Under Section 17 of the Mental Health Act 2001 the Mental Health Commission requires such consultant psychiatrists to: a) examine the patient; b) interview...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (19 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 and 222 together. Of the 414 posts approved to implement the €35 million package of special measures for mental health introduced in Budget 2012, 353 are with the National Recruitment Service of the HSE at various stages in the recruitment process, 321 have been put to candidates to express an interest and others are awaiting competitions or the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Closures (19 Sep 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (19 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Mental Health Commission establishes a panel of independent consultant psychiatrists for the purpose of giving second opinions in relation to the detention of patients as to whether such patients are suffering from a mental disorder. Under Section 17 of the Mental Health Act 2001 the Mental Health Commission requires such consultant psychiatrists to: a) examine the patient; b) interview...

Seanad: Charities Act 2009: Motion (19 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: On each occasion I come to the Seanad I am obliged to thank everyone for the welcome afforded to me. I am always reluctant to speak when I am here because the contributions of Senators are so good. I do not say this in a patronising way, it is merely that the debate which takes place in this Chamber is much more free-flowing in nature and not like the set-piece debates which occur in the...

Seanad: Charities Act 2009: Motion (19 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I have also found when I listen to debates here that it prompts me to come up with solutions. In that context, I have been considering a few things. I am here in the absence of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, who, unfortunately, cannot be present and has asked me to convey his apologies to the House. As previous speakers stated, charitable organisations play a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabled Drivers Grants (20 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I have asked the Health Service Executive for a report on the mater raised by the Deputy and I will reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabled Drivers (20 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Revenue Commissioners operate a Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Tax Concessions Scheme, whereby a family member of a disabled passenger can qualify for tax relief linked to the purchase of vehicles, provided he/she is living with and is responsible for the transport of the disabled person in question, has acquired the vehicle for that purpose and the disabled passenger is the...

Magdalene Laundries: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following:“acknowledges that the untold story of those women who were in Magdalene laundries needs to be listened to with compassion and the facts about the Magdalene laundries need to be established and made public; is conscious of the need to respect the rights of all concerned;...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Programme for Government commits to examine different mechanisms to promote the recognition of Irish Sign Language. My Department in consultation with the National Disability Authority is examining options and is consulting with relevant stakeholders.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Report (25 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 393, 412 and 413 together. Since taking office, this Government has prioritised the reform of our mental health services in line with A Vision for Change and is committed in particular to the delivery of more and better quality care in the community. The special allocation of €35m for mental health which was announced in Budget 2012 in line with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (25 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I wish to inform the Deputy that where the issue of a Primary Medical Certificate is refused, the applicant may appeal this refusal to the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. This is an independent Board whose decision is final. Appeals should normally be made within 28 days of refusal. Where the Board...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (25 Sep 2012)

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