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Written Answers — Department of Health: Tithe Altranais (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 680 to 684, inclusive, together. Déanann on Roinn Sláinte suirbhé d’aonaid fadchónaithe gach bliain. Cuirtear ceistneoir chuig gach aonad fadchónaithe (poiblí, príobháideach agus deonach) agus déanann an Roinn comhordú ar na freagraí. An aidhm atá leis an suirbhé ná staitisticí...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 690 and 691 together. 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. The current Programme for Government includes a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Budget (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Further to the Deputy's Parliamentary Question No. 584 of 2 October 2012 and the Deputy's Parliamentary Question for today, Tuesday 16th October 2012, I wish to inform the Deputy that the Health Service Executive (HSE) does not operate a national scheme with a fixed list of entitlements which includes footwear allowances to people who require orthopaedic footwear. Local offices may operate a...

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: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Jack and Jill Foundation will receive funding of just over €540,000 from the Health Service Executive this year. This consistent with the level of funding received in recent years but has unfortunately been reduced by the same percentage as all other agencies from the Disability Services Programme, in line with the HSE national service plan provisions etc. Both Minister James...

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: 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.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Road Safety (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for raising the matter on the Adjournment. I am speaking on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, who regrets that he is unable to be present due to other business. The Minister shares the Senator's concern about these incidents of anti-social driving behaviour and the impact they have on local communities. On behalf of the Minister, I assure the Senator that...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Home Help Service (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: This issue may become more prevalent as time goes on. It provides me with an opportunity to update the House on the matter. Government policy relating to older people is based on supporting people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. It is widely acknowledged that the home help service is one of the key services in community care....

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Home Help Service (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: There was much criticism last year about the fact that home-based services were not being inspected by HIQA. We had a choice and had to prioritise. Clearly, with all the different reports, children had to come first, and then disability services in an institutional setting. The third on that list are the home-based services, not only for older persons. When HIQA sits down to put in place...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (17 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 (17 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: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand that the Deputy is enquiring about placements for school leavers in 2013. Day services for adults with disabilities and mental health issues provide a network of support for over 25,000 people who have a wide spectrum of need, ranging from those with severe and profound disabilities who are likely to need long-term specialist service provision to people with lower support...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (17 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: General Practitioner Services (17 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the matter to be referred to the Health Service Executive for a direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (17 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: HSE Funding (17 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 Records (17 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 300 and 302 together. 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 Children and Youth Affairs: Health Services Staff Issues (18 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The National Office for Suicide Prevention which was established by the HSE in 2005 is part of the internal organisation of that body and the appointment of a Director is a matter for the HSE. On that basis the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Nursing Home Inspections (18 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Since the introduction of the current registration and inspection regime for nursing homes in 2009 the Health Information and Quality Authority has received three complaints relating in some part to inspectors involved in the inspection of nursing homes. Two of these complaints are ongoing. In respect of the third case I understand that some elements of the complaint were upheld.