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Topical Issue Debate: Narcolepsy Incidence (9 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: No.

Topical Issue Debate: Narcolepsy Incidence (9 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Yes.

Topical Issue Debate: Narcolepsy Incidence (9 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The issuing of temporary medical cards is not to indicate that there is an expectation that this situation will go away tomorrow, the following day or even next year. It is a mechanism by which medical needs can be met in an urgent fashion. No one is saying otherwise. Even if there is recovery from narcolepsy it will not happen this year or next, although I suppose we do not know that....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (9 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Having examined the details raised in relation to the Internet and eating disorders, I wish to stress, in the first instance, that the Internet is an international and worldwide phenomenon, that has no borders and no single control mechanism. Therefore, efforts to combat harmful materials and activities on the Internet can be hampered by the multiplicity of jurisdictions, various legal...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Scheme (9 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: A Project Group, which is independently chaired, has been established to seek an alternative method to provide for the priority transport needs of people in a manner that does not run counter to the Equal Status Acts. The work of the Project Group is being supported by the National Disability Authority and includes representatives from the Irish Wheelchair Association, the Disability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Information and Quality Authority Issues (9 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The introduction of legislation in relation to persons requiring assisted decision-making falls within the remit of the Minister for Justice and Equality. Under the Health Act 2007, statutory responsibility is given to the Chief Inspector of Social Services, part of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), for the independent inspection and registration of certain categories of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (9 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The issues involved in eye health are not specific to the disability sector, but would span a number of areas in the health sector in regard to access to treatment, patient safety and quality of care. The policy with regard to the disability sector is not condition-specific, with a focus on the development and implementation of policies to enable the Health Service Executive to fund a broad...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (9 May 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: Mental Health Services Provision (14 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I have been advised by the Health Service Executive that all newly appointed Occupational Therapists to the mental health services are supervised in line with the HSE's guidance framework for Health and Social Care Professionals 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (14 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 99 together. The provision of Mental Health services to children and adolescents is informed by "A Vision for Change", the Report of the Expert Group on mental health policy. This recommends the provision of 80 child and adolescent psychiatric in-patient beds nationally. There are currently 39 such child and adolescent beds nationally, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (14 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE Dublin North East Region (DNE) covers counties Louth, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan and Dublin North City and County. Mental health services are provided directly by the HSE and by voluntary partners in a variety of settings including acute in-patient facilities, day hospitals and day centres, supported community residences and to service users in their own homes. The total mental health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (14 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97 and 123 together. The Government's policy on disability services is based on a mainstreaming approach to the provision of services and supports, whereby people with disabilities have access to the same services as the general population, and in addition receive appropriate supports and interventions to address individual needs. This is embodied in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (14 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98, 108, 644 and 691 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (14 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 103, 585, 587, 600 and 601 together. In 2012, a special allocation of €35m was provided for mental health to be used primarily to further strengthen Community Mental Health Teams in both adult and children's mental health services, to advance activities in the area of suicide prevention, to initiate the provision of psychological and counselling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (14 May 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: Long Stay Residential Units (14 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Report “Time to Move on from Congregated Settings – A Strategy for Community Inclusion” proposes a new model of support in the community moving people from Congregated settings to the community in line with Government policy. The Report identifies that around 4,000 people (based on the 2008 census) with disabilities in Ireland live in congregated settings, defined as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (14 May 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 Staff Issues (14 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: In 2012, a special allocation of €35 million was provided for mental health to be used primarily to further strengthen Community Mental Health Teams in both adult and children's mental health services, to advance activities in the area of suicide prevention, to initiate the provision of psychological and counselling services in primary care and to facilitate the transfer of mental...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision (14 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Department of Health and the Health Service Executive (HSE) have developed and published the "National Policy and Strategy for the provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland 2011 - 2015". In addition, the HSE is developing its Rehabilitation Medicine Programme within the Clinical Strategy and Programmes Directorate. The Report is the overarching policy on neuro-rehabilitation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (14 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 137 and 709 together. These are challenging times for the Health Service Executive in respect of all services. In the case of Community Nursing Units, these include challenges regarding staffing, funding and the age and structure of its units. For 2013 the quantum and type of health services to be delivered within the available funding has been set out in...