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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Disabled Drivers Grant Eligibility (26 Mar 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 Children and Youth Affairs: Hospital Services (26 Mar 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 Children and Youth Affairs: Respite Care Services (26 Mar 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 Children and Youth Affairs: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Mar 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 Children and Youth Affairs: Mental Health Services Provision (26 Mar 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE, which has operational responsibility for this unit, recently commenced measures to address safety issues identified at the facility. The Executive has indicated that it will continue to work with relevant stakeholders, including medical staff, to ensure that the safety of residents remains the primary concern. Pending the outcome of a review of 24 hour residential facilities for...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision (26 Mar 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The aim of neuro-rehabilitation is to enable the person to achieve the highest possible level of independence. Desired outcomes range from a return to full independence in social and work situations to a person requiring long-term support and care but with a higher level of independence than in the absence of neuro-rehabilitation. Current services available include acute hospital services;...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (26 Mar 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 Children and Youth Affairs: Nursing Home Services (26 Mar 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 Children and Youth Affairs: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (26 Mar 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 Children and Youth Affairs: Home Help Service Provision (26 Mar 2013)

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

Leaders' Questions (27 Mar 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: When did the Deputy learn that?

Topical Issue Debate: Stardust Fire Coroner's Report (27 Mar 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I am replying on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter. I recognise that Deputy Broughan, who has been following this issue for as long as I can recall, is far more versed in it than I am. I promise to convey his remarks to the Minister. On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, I would like to thank the Deputy for raising this matter. The Minister...

Topical Issue Debate: Stardust Fire Coroner's Report (27 Mar 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank Deputy Broughan. No one could possibly imagine how people must feel in this regard, no matter the length of time that has passed. Closure is often very difficult. The Deputy is quite correct that where an event has generated panic, it can be difficult to ascertain how it started and finished and the cause. One cannot say for certain what exactly happened and where responsibility...

Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (27 Mar 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I am speaking on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, who is unfortunately away on business and cannot attend. The Minister is very conscious of the deep distress that burglary and similar crimes can cause to householders in both urban and rural areas, in addition to the broader impact it can have in terms of fear of crime in our communities. He also shares the justifiable...

Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (27 Mar 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I sympathise with the Deputy and Fr. O'Brien who, as correctly pointed out by the Deputy, is a most forgiving man. While I am not certain that forgiveness will do in this instance, it would be nice if we could all adopt that attitude. On recruitment, like all other Departments, the Department of Justice and Equality, owing to the gap between what we take in in taxation and what we spend...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (27 Mar 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 Services Access (27 Mar 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: Health Services Access (27 Mar 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As the issue raised by the Deputy relates to a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (27 Mar 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: Suicide Prevention (27 Mar 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...