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Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (2 Jul 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: Home Help Service Provision (2 Jul 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: National Dementia Strategy Implementation (2 Jul 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (2 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 683 to 685, inclusive, together. The latest information available to the Department indicates that there were 873 people on the national placement list for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme at end-April and that the average time spent awaiting funding was 49 days. However, not all of these people would have been in acute hospitals. Between January and April...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (2 Jul 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: Palliative Care Services (2 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Palliative care services are experiencing increasing demands due to the changing demographics of our ageing population and increasing patient and public expectations, particularly for support for chronic non-malignant diseases. Government policy on Palliative Care is contained in the Report of the National Advisory Committee on Palliative Care (2001) and the HSE Medium Term Framework for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (2 Jul 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: Mental Health Services (2 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, 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: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE, through its Occupational Guidance Service, works with schools, service providers, service users and families to identify the needs of young people with disabilities who are due to complete their second level education. The aim is to address the needs of individuals in the following ways, through: - Health-funded rehabilitative or life-skills training; - Health-funded day...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (2 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, 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: Patient Statistics (3 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Information on the number of patients resident in Irish psychiatric units and hospitals is collected by the Health Research Board under the National Inpatient Reporting System (NPIRS). The number of patients resident in such hospitals and units on Census nights - 31st March 2006 and 31st March 2010 is set out below. Data on the intervening years is not available. Year Number of Patients...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (3 Jul 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 (3 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As these are service matters, the question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (3 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The issues involved in eye health span a number of areas in the health sector with regard to access to treatment, patient safety and quality of care. There are a number of eye conditions which require specialist health services including cataract, refractive error, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age related macular degeneration. There are detection and treatment services available at...

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Sunbed Usage (3 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I am responding to Senator Crown on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly. I should mention that my script refers to the Senator as "Deputy Crown".

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Sunbed Usage (3 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I was about to say I do not know whether it is a promotion or a demotion. I thank the Senator for raising this matter and giving me an opportunity to outline to the House the current state of play with regard to the proposed public health legislation governing the use of sunbeds. There has been a growing body of evidence over recent years that the use of sunbeds, especially by children,...

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Hospital Services (3 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I do not need to tell anyone in this country, and definitely not anyone involved in politics, that we are facing challenging times as we try to keep the finances, the services and the infrastructure of our community units in place. These challenges relate to finances, to staffing and to the ageing structures in which these units are housed. All developments have to be addressed in light of...

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Tobacco Control Measures (3 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. My Department, in consultation with the HSE, is continuously monitoring the ever-evolving market tactics of the tobacco industry. As these evolve so too must our legislation and policy framework. I appreciate the Senator's bringing this new development to our attention. As the Senator may be aware the European Court of Justice ruling has obliged...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Equality Issues (4 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I welcome the European Commission's progress report on Roma Integration which was published on 26th June 2013. This report is currently under consideration in the relevant Government Departments. My Department's role in the Strategy is one of coordination while the development of particular policy and implementation are a matter for my Government colleagues. From Ireland's perspective, in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Blind Welfare Allowance (4 Jul 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.