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Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (5 Dec 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 Promotion (5 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The internet is an international and worldwide phenomenon which has no borders and no single organisation controlling it. Therefore efforts to combat harmful materials and activities on it can be hampered by the multiplicity of jurisdictions, differing legal systems and differing societal norms. Many of the pro-anorexia websites which the Deputy refers to may be hosted outside of this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (5 Dec 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.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (5 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. At the end of October 2012, almost 22,200 people were receiving financial support towards the cost of long-term nursing home care. In addition to residents who receive financial support under the scheme, this figure includes people who were in public nursing homes before the scheme commenced, people in receipt of subvention and people in contract...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Mental Health Services (5 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for raising the issue. While it is not in my speech, the clinical need in regard to child and adolescent psychiatry in Ireland has, in fact, made one of the clinical programmes in regard to ADHD. It is one of the priority areas and is well recognised at this stage. The Government has prioritised the reform of our mental health service in line with A Vision for Change and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (6 Dec 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 (6 Dec 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: Voluntary Sector Funding (6 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) is a national umbrella organisation for voluntary groups, professionals and interested parties representing the views and concerns of those whose lives are affected by neurological conditions. The majority of member groups of the NAI receive funding from the Health Service Executive (HSE). Funding is provided in respect of both operational expenses...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (6 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Arising from the special allocation of €35m which was provided for Mental Health in Budget 2012, 414 posts have been approved to strengthen both Adult and Children's mental health services. To date 17 posts have been filled and over 270 offers of employment have already been accepted and appointments are proceeding. Most start dates are expected to commence this month. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (6 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The provision in relation to HSE community based supports for older people, including Home Care, was agreed under the HSE Service Plan 2012. The measures recently adopted by the Executive to address overall funding pressures intended that there would be a reduction of approximately €8 million expenditure on Home Help hours to the end of December (about 400,000 hours), and a reduction...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Procurement (6 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: In the Health Service Executive (HSE), the overall strategic goals of procurement is to maximise the effectiveness of procurement in providing support for effective and efficient patient care. The HSE's procurement policy clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of all practitioners involved in the procurement process. It is based on best practice and is designed to ensure a common...

Seanad: Report of the Expert Group on the Judgment in the A, B and C v. Ireland Case: Statements (6 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I genuinely appreciate the views of all the contributors to the debate, although I do not agree with all of them and I will be straightforward in saying that. In terms of allowing sufficient time for further debate, we have had 20 years and more. The current hiatus in the body politic is a result of a very particular incident. I am not certain that legislation when it is produced will even...

Seanad: Report of the Expert Group on the Judgment in the A, B and C v. Ireland Case: Statements (6 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I very much appreciate the Senator's contribution because his is a side of the argument we must hear. Equally, however, we must be compassionate, logical and tolerant of the decisions others make. The legislation we will be able to produce on foot of the eighth amendment and the restriction in places on us will not satisfy anyone. There are more than two sides to this argument....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (11 Dec 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 (11 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy may be referring to training programmes for people with disabilities. The Health Service Executive (HSE) funds Rehabilitative (lifeskills) training, while Vocational Training programmes are funded by FÁS. Rehabilitative training is provided through a number of specialist disability service providers, including the National Learning Network, which is a member of the Rehab...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (11 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Decisions to transfer patients are made by treating clinicians if it is determined that the patient's condition warrants such a transfer. As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (11 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 459 and 473 together. This Government is committed to ensuring that vulnerable people with disabilities in residential services are safeguarded and protected, and that their quality of life is enhanced. With this in mind, the current Programme for Government includes a specific commitment to put the draft standards developed by the Health Information and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Professions Admission Test (11 Dec 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Properties (11 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand that officials in my Department have contacted the Health Service Executive on this matter and the HSE has informed my officials that they are in the process of preparing a response to the Deputy which should issue shortly. However, I have again arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (11 Dec 2012)

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