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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Decision (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 575 and 576 together. The Department of Health has accepted the Ombudsman's recommendation to review and revise the mobility allowance so as to render it compliant with the Equal Status Acts. The Department also notes that the Ombudsman, in a footnote to her recommendation, expresses no view as to the terms of the revision of the mobility allowance, other...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Funding from the €35 million special allocation for mental health will be used primarily to further strengthen Community Mental Health Teams in both Adult and Children’s mental health services. Some of the funding will also be used to advance activities in the area of suicide prevention and to initiate the provision of psychological and counselling services in primary care,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Digital Television Service Provision (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 599 to 601, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (16 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: Services for People with Disabilities (16 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (16 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: Hospital Accommodation Provision (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: This Government is committed to ensuring the health and safety of residents in nursing homes, whether they are private, voluntary or public. In order to ensure this, it is vital that we have effective mechanisms in place to maintain and enhance public confidence in the delivery of quality services. e Health Act, 2007 provides a regime designed to protect residents through an independent...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Carer's Allowance Payments (16 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: Child Protection Issues (16 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 (16 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: Health Services Provision (16 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: Mental Health Services Provision (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The information referred to by the Deputy is not collected because for patients who are discharged from acute psychiatric units and who require continuing care and treatment, this is mostly provided in the community through a variety of services including community mental health services, day hospitals, day centres and through home based treatment teams where there is no public accommodation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (16 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (16 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: Suicide Prevention (16 Oct 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 659 and 687 to 689, inclusive, together. Huntington's Disease (HD) is a genetic, neurological disorder and is classified as a rare disease. The supports provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to people with HD involve a multi-disciplinary team approach to the provision of health and personal supports and incorporates assisted living services,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy Publication (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 667 and 673 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (16 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: Office for Older People Remit (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: In addition to a wide range of work in supporting the Minister in respect of parliamentary and other duties thework of the Office for Older People over the last year or so included: - To oversee and evaluate implementation of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 and to support and monitor the HSE in administering the Scheme in accordance with the law and within budgetary constraints -...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Progress on the recruitment of the 150 posts for Child and Adolescent Community Mental Health Teams is continuing. 92 posts are now with the National Recruitment Service of the HSE at various stages in the recruitment process; 68 job offers have been accepted and these appointments are proceeding. In addition, 12 candidates have been asked to express an interest in relation to the filling...