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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (25 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE is currently engaged in a reconfiguration of existing therapy resources to geographic based teams for children (0-18 years). This Programme is based on the recommendations of the Report of the National Reference Group on Multidisciplinary Services for Children aged 5-18 Years (2009) and its objectives are one clear pathway to services for all children with disabilities, according to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (25 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 Strategies (25 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. Given that the number of people with dementia is expected to rise to between 141,000 and 147,000 by 2041, the Programme for Government contains a commitment to develop a National Alzheimer's and other Dementias' Strategy by 2013 to increase awareness,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (25 Jun 2013)

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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (25 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: Nursing Home Accommodation (25 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Both myself and my colleague, Dr. James Reilly, Minister for Health, are committed to the provision of a quality public nursing home service. Our overall objective is to protect the viability of as many units as possible within the funding and staffing resources available. My Department is working closely with the HSE to develop an overall plan regarding future public provision for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospice Services (25 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As the issues raised relate to service matters, the question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. This Department has not received any recent submissions regarding hospice beds in North Kildare.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (25 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Both myself and my colleague, Dr James Reilly, Minister for Health, are committed to the provision of a quality public nursing home service. Our overall objective is to protect the viability of as many units as possible, within the funding and staffing resources available. My Department is working closely with the HSE to develop an overall plan regarding future public provision for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (25 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The issue raised by the Deputy is a matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, the Department has referred the question to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I do not want to take up my five minutes by referring to previous contributions, but the last contribution represents the type of debate we need. I agree in almost every respect with the comments made. This is about ensuring the children in our schools who need additional supports get them. We must measure the best possible outcome for these children and address the transition from primary...

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: He is at another meeting.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: There is spare capacity. Does Deputy McConalogue accept the figures?

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: We are not holding them back.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I am saying there is spare capacity.

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: He did not say that.

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I am pleased to be here to participate in this very important parliamentary debate on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill. I have been following the debate for a couple of days. Women like me, who have been involved in the women's movement all our lives, have been following it for more than 20 years. It is clear that while the Bill enjoys broad cross-party support, it does not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (26 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (26 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 Publication (26 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. Given that the number of people with dementia is expected to rise to between 141,000 and 147,000 by 2041, the Programme for Government contains a commitment to develop a National Alzheimer's and other Dementias' Strategy by 2013 to: - increase awareness...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Scheme Extension (26 Jun 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As I indicated to the Deputy in my response to his question on 18th June last, an Interdepartmental Group has been asked to develop detailed proposals and to report back to Government by October. I am not in a position to pre-empt any decision the Government may make, following the receipt of the report of the Interdepartmental Group. I can assure the Deputy that the Government will take...