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Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (31 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Suicide is a tragedy that we are constantly working to prevent and also working to give more support to the families affected. Dealing with the current high levels of suicide and deliberate self harm is a priority for this Government. Reach Out our National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention makes a number of recommendations in relation to fast track referrals to community-based...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (31 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The National Treatment Purchase Fund Board was designated under Section 40 of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 as the body authorised to enter into arrangements on the price for long-term residential care services with private and voluntary nursing homes that wish to be "approved nursing homes" for the purposes of the Scheme. The negotiation process is necessary due to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Strategy on Dementia (31 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Programme for Government gave a commitment to develop a National Strategy on Dementia which will increase awareness, ensure early diagnosis and intervention, and enhance community based services for all people living with this condition, and to do so by the end of 2013. The first stage of the process, which was to assemble the research and evidence upon which the policy will be developed,...

Topical Issue Debate: Community Nursing Homes (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. Apart from it being within my own remit, I know something about this particular community nursing home in Inchicore because Deputy Catherine Byrne is continually raising the matter. There is concern in the area as to how a state-of-the-art building - which cost €10 million, not €12 million, although it is a substantial figure - could...

Topical Issue Debate: Community Nursing Homes (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: No.

Topical Issue Debate: Community Nursing Homes (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I recall that the last time I answered a question on this issue - for Deputy Catherine Byrne - the issue of having St. James's Hospital take it over as a sort of step-down facility arose. While I am open to correction, my recollection is that the hospital's licence to operate does not allow it to operate a facility off-site or off-campus.

Topical Issue Debate: Community Nursing Homes (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I am fully informed but anyway-----

Topical Issue Debate: Community Nursing Homes (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: It was because we investigated that issue. This will not be a private community nursing unit. It will operate in the same manner as the unit in Ballincollig, County Cork. Deputy McLellan, who is sitting behind Deputy Ó Snodaigh, is aware that it operates very well and it is availed of by people from the public list. It is run on behalf of the State and is run highly effectively. If...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (5 Feb 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I have received a copy of the recently published Report on the All-Ireland Young Men and Suicide Project and I am currently examining the recommendations contained in the Report. Dealing with the current high levels of suicide and deliberate self harm is a priority for this Government. Reach Out our National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention recognises the youth sector as a high...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: A new Director of the National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) was appointed in November 2012. The role of the Office is to oversee the implementation of Reach Out, our National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention. The key functions of NOSP include the coordination of the implementation of Reach Out, the commissioning of research into suicidal behaviour in Ireland to develop...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (5 Feb 2013)

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 Service Executive Funding (5 Feb 2013)

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: Post-Natal Depression Incidence (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 803 to 806, inclusive, together. The HSE’s General Adult Mental Health Services provides care and treatment to women who are referred to the Specialist Mental Health Services during pregnancy and post partum. These referrals are usually through a GP or Primary Care Team. There are currently 123 General Adult Community Mental Health Teams throughout...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services (5 Feb 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I accept fully that the increase in the asset contribution under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme which was announced in Budget 2013 is not solely for the purpose of allowing financial support to be given to additional applicants in 2013. The Scheme is, and will remain, a significant cost for the HSE. Having regard to the average cost of care in public and private nursing homes and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 863 to 866, 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 (5 Feb 2013)

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 Service Expenditure (5 Feb 2013)

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: Garda Stations Refurbishment (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for tabling this issue which is of unique interest to both of us because we come from the same constituency. I beg the indulgence of Members because there is a Topical Issue in the Dáil which I must deal with. It is fourth on the list and they have already started the debate. I am desperately hoping to get there for it but obviously I will stay while I can. The...