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Seanad: Europol Bill 2012: Second Stage (29 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Senator Whelan asked about the staffing of the Europol national unit. There are three staff in the Europol unit in the Phoenix Park, a detective sergeant and two detective gardaí. The unit comes under the direction of the head of the Europol national unit, who is a detective chief superintendent. While the unit is considered to be adequately staffed, I understand the reason for the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Home Help Service (29 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Senator O'Donovan knows me long enough to know I would share his sentiments in regard to people who receive home help. They are not all elderly, although the majority are, but most definitely they are in need of assistance to support them in the community. I am afraid we will not know if there is good or bad news until after the budget which is still under negotiation. The Government's...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Home Help Service (29 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: There is no disagreement between us. I could not disagree with anything the Senator said. Bringing the HSE budget back into line in such a narrow space of time was the difficulty. I fully agree it is the small things people receive that maintain them in the community. I have been making those arguments. I hope I will be successful but there is never a guarantee when it comes to budget...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Obesity Levels (29 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I was at a conference on older people recently where I heard that a study in Sweden has outlined that poor nutrition will kill more and cost more than obesity. Eating the wrong types of food will have a more detrimental effect. We sometimes forget that. Equally, the Growing Up in Ireland study told us about far more than just the issue of obesity. It also told us our 13 year olds are...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Obesity Levels (29 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: It always strikes me as obscene the fact that one of the biggest killers in the developed world will be obesity and one of the biggest killers in the underdeveloped world will be lack of food and clean water. We have been obsessed with food. Alan Shortt once said that when he watched television at night, after putting down the remote control, he felt like licking his fingers because there...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (29 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: No, I do not have notes on the other matters.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (29 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I do not have information on the matter the Senator proposes to raise. However, I promise to convey the Senator's comments or requests to the relevant Minister should she decide to proceed.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (29 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I always try to come to the Seanad and I am probably here more often than any other Minister. Having responded to the two matters I was asked to take, I must attend to another engagement. I apologise for the absence of a Minister and I will convey the sentiments expressed by Senator van Turnhout and the Acting Chairman, Senator Jim Walsh, to my colleagues.

Topical Issues Debate: Hospice Services (4 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Deputy for raising the issue as it provides me with the opportunity to outline the position to the House. As somebody from a city that has always been extremely well served with palliative care, I understand the value of such a service. Our policy is to continue to develop and improve palliative care health services in all regions of the country, thus meeting the objective of...

Topical Issues Debate: Hospice Services (4 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I accept that an issue of equity always arises in the development and delivery of services. The Deputy provided stark figures on the percentage of hospice home care patients in Limerick and Wicklow who died in hospital care. All the research suggests people wish to spend their final days at home and in their communities. I am not certain if the list the Deputy seeks exists but I will...

Topical Issues Debate: Hospital Services (4 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Before referring to the notes provided to me, which are, by necessity, very short, I extend my deepest sympathy and that of the Department to the family of Mr. Comerford. The loss of a child is unimaginable for most people. Approximately one week following discharge after routine knee orthopaedic surgery undertaken at Kilcreene Orthopaedic Hospital, Kilkenny, a young man was admitted to...

Topical Issues Debate: Hospital Services (4 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I will be brief. We all understand the grief that the family must be going through. A healthy young man, a son, was lost. That this situation has been escalated to the national incident management team for the completion of a review is important. As Deputy McGuinness rightly stated and as we all accept, though, I cannot give a commitment now. However, I will bring the family's request to...

Funding of Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (4 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: They never were.

Funding of Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (4 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: It is a little late.

Funding of Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (4 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Until 2008.

Funding of Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (4 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: “recognises: — this Government’s commitments to people with a disability in the Programme for Government, including greater participation in employment, training and education in accordance with a revitalised National Disability Strategy; and — that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Disability Strategy (4 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The National Disability Strategy was launched in September 2004 and its implementation continues to be the focus of Government policy for the sector. However, a specific implementation plan for the strategy had not previously been developed. This Government is now addressing this. The Programme for Government states that “the Government will publish, following wide consultation, a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Equality Issues (4 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: This matter requires further consideration in order to meet the requirements of the Equal Status Acts and to ensure no hardship for those currently in receipt of the Mobility Allowance and the Motorised Transport Grant. The Department is not in a position to amend the circulars relating to the Mobility Allowance or the Motorised Transport Grant as recommended in the Ombudsman's reports. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (4 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive earlier this year concluded a Procurement Framework forthe provision of certain services in connection with Home Care Packages. It is intended that this HSE tender will be reviewed around mid 2013. As the information sought by the Deputy relates to a service matter, your question has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Equality Issues (4 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Department accepts that significant issues have been raised by the Ombudsman in relation to the Motorised Transport Grant and the Equal Status Acts. The Department accepts that the Motorised Transport Grant cannot continue in its current form and must be compliant with the Equal Status Acts. The Department are seeking further legal advice on the options available to the Minister and is...