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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (18 Jun 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: National Dementia Strategy Implementation (18 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: It is estimated that there are currently 41,000 people with dementia in Ireland and Alzheimer's Disease accounts for the majority of cases. Currently, the HSE provides a range of services for people with dementia including Primary Care Services, Home Support Services, Day Care, Respite, Housing with Care and Continuing Care Services. These are delivered through the HSE's network of local...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (18 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme is a demand-led, resource capped system of financial support for individuals who are assessed as requiring long-term nursing home care. The total budget for long-term residential in 2013 is €974m. The HSE operates a national placement list to enable it to operate within the budget for the Scheme. All applicants who are approved for funding are put on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (19 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE has recognised the need to increase the level of consistency and standardisation in the way both early intervention services and services for school-aged children with disabilities are delivered. It is currently engaged in a reconfiguration of existing therapy resources to geographic based teams for children (0-18 years) as part of the National Programme on Progressing Disability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (19 Jun 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: Nursing Home Services (19 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The introduction of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme in October 2009 fundamentally changed the way in which long-term nursing home care is funded and, consequently, the way in which nursing homes are funded. In the past, some nursing homes would have been allocated a lump sum annually by the HSE. However, the new scheme supports the individuals in need of long-term nursing home care, not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Inspections (19 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: In order to be an approved nursing home for the purposes of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme all private nursing homes, and voluntary nursing homes which previously received funding for long-term residential care under section 39 of the Health Act 2004, must negotiate and agree a price for the cost of long-term nursing home care with the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF). This is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (19 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: In order to be an approved nursing home for the purposes of the Scheme all private nursing homes, and voluntary nursing homes which previously received funding for long-term residential care under section 39 of the Health Act 2004, must negotiate and agree a price for the cost of long-term nursing home care with the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF). This is necessary due to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (19 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 674 of 28 May 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (19 Jun 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: Disability Support Services Provision (19 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Although the 2013 allocation for disability services has been reduced by 1.2%, the Health Service Executive (HSE) National Service Plan includes an additional €4m to provide training places and day services for school-leavers and Rehabilitative / Lifeskills Training (RT) graduates in 2013. This funding is being allocated to each HSE Region based on its percentage of population. Both...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (19 Jun 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: Mental Health Services Provision (19 Jun 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: Health Services Issues (19 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand that the HSE is carrying out an Internal Review of Mr Kennedy's case and that this process is expected to be concluded by the end of next month. 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-Polio Support (19 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I wish to inform the Deputy that I have met with the Post-Polio Support Group at which I welcomed their report " Social Support Groups - Beacons for the Future". I am very aware of the late effects of polio on polio survivors and the valuable contribution which the Post-Polio Support Group provide to their members who number in the region of 900 people. The organisation provides support to...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (19 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I was hoping the Minister would be able to return to make the final reply. I apologise on his behalf. It is not as if he is swanning off somewhere. He had to attend a Cabinet meeting.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (19 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Members are genuinely interested in asking the Minister for Health these questions. Any question pertinent to the Minister will be relayed to him. I thank Senators for their contributions to what has been a very good debate, of which I heard the last hour. The Bill is essential to give effect to necessary budgetary measures to support the continued provision of important services at a...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (19 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Senator pointed out, the younger, healthier cohort is leaving the system, but because it is younger and healthier it has not placed an additional burden on the public sector. I hope we will all age and it should not be considered such a burden because it is also a contribution. To grow old is positive. As we age, the burden begins, but I hope economic circumstances will change. I...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (19 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: However, the Minister of State, Deputy Alex White, is concerned that this temporary or interim step would be overtly bureaucratic. I do not have time to explain it, but it is not as easy as first thought. It will not help us in having a universal system of health care. If Senator Darragh O'Brien wishes to have a full explanation, I will have no difficulty in getting it for him.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (19 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Minister for Health has stated he will introduce the model of the money following the patient as part of the universal system of health insurance. He has started this process with the development of the new charging regime. Opposition by its nature is about holding Government to account. That is fine and I have no problem with that but we have to be realistic as well. We cannot...