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Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport Provision (11 Oct 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 — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (11 Oct 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: Special Educational Needs Staffing (11 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The matters raised in the Deputy's question are not for the Department of Health. The incapacitated child credit is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners which comes under the remit of the Department of Finance. Responsibility for matters relating to SNA's is a matter for the Department of Education and Skills.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (11 Oct 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: Primary Medical Certificates (11 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Applications for Primary Medical Certificates are processed by the Health Service Executive through the local health offices. 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.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Suicide Prevention (11 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for raising this issue on the Adjournment. I very much appreciate the concern this is causing to the community in Carrick-on-Suir. There is an inherent complexity in seeking to tackle the issue of suicide, and support is required both for those who are considering taking their own lives and for those left behind after the death of a loved one. I accept that we are...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Suicide Prevention (11 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand the Senator's reaction to the offer in respect of the venue in Waterford. It is, however, a very generous offer which was not made in a frivolous manner. Rather, it was made on the basis of trying to resolve the issue. I agree with the Senator that this is not merely an issue for the Government, it is one which must also be dealt with by society in a community-based way. That...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Third Level Grants (11 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Senator has indicated that the report of the capital asset test implementation group is under consideration. As yet, however, there are no proposals in respect of this matter.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Third Level Grants (11 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: It is unfair for the Senator to continually refer to the Minister pressing ahead with certain proposals, particularly as he is aware that a decision has not been made on the capital asset test implementation group's report. I thank the Senator for raising this issue, to which I am replying on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn. Last...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Third Level Grants (11 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I very much acknowledge what the Senator is saying and assure him that the Minister for Education and Skills will be informed of his contribution. If this is a question of targeting everyone rather than groups, as proposed, we must acknowledge there are clearly people who can afford to send their children to third level, and there are others who clearly cannot. We must ensure the scarce...

Home Help and Home Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 2:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following:"acknowledges:— the Health Service Executive (HSE) community based supports currently in place for older people, including vulnerable older people; and — the imperative to maximise service delivery in all relevant respects in line with current or expected overall...

Home Help and Home Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I was never on that committee.

Home Help and Home Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I was never on that committee.

Home Help and Home Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (16 Oct 2012)

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Home Help and Home Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (16 Oct 2012)

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Home Help and Home Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (16 Oct 2012)

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Home Help and Home Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (16 Oct 2012)

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Home Help and Home Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (16 Oct 2012)

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Home Help and Home Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I have no difficulty with any Deputy having an opinion. Telling lies is entirely different.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Conventions Ratification (16 Oct 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...