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Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Subventions (28 Nov 2013)

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

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Order for Second Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Second Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to present to the Dáil the much anticipated Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013. It is fitting it should be debated today on the International Day of People with Disabilities. This Bill is the fulfilment of the Government's commitment in the programme for Government to introduce a mental capacity Bill in line...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Issues (3 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 396, 397 and 451 together. The Government is fully committed to ensuring the on-going delivery of vital services and supports to people with disabilities within available resources. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has been provided with funding in the order of €1.4 billion this year to fund its 2013 disability services programme for children and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tax Reliefs Eligibility (3 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Revenue Commissioners operate a Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme, whereby a person with a disability or a family member can qualify for tax relief linked to the purchase of vehicles, providing the person with a disability is the holder of a Primary Medical Certificate. Applications for Primary Medical Certificates are processed by the Health Service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Issues (3 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme provides financial support towards the cost of long-term residential care services in nursing homes. The services which fall within the scope of long-term residential care are: - nursing and personal care appropriate to the level of care needs of the person; - bed and board; - basic aids and appliances necessary to assist a person with the activities of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (3 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Current services available to persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) include: Acute Hospital services; the National Rehabilitation Hospital; multi-disciplinary community services; long term assisted living supports; and Rehabilitative training services. These services are provided directly by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and a number of non-statutory organisations. Within Disability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (3 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As the particular case mentioned by the Deputy 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: Home Help Service Provision (3 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As the particular case referred to by the Deputy relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for investigation and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (4 Dec 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 Staff Recruitment (4 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: My colleague, the Minister for Health, met with the Tracheostomy Advocacy Group in the company of the Health Service Executive last week. The provision of safe home care for children who are well enough to leave hospital, such as children with tracheostomies, is a priority for Government. The Minister has requested that the HSE prioritise these services in planning services for 2014. As...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (4 Dec 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: Hospital Accommodation Provision (4 Dec 2013)

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

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Senator better have something good to say.

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Too many patients.

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Is that the rest of the quote from the HSE? It went on to say something else.

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: This year?

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: While I should apologise for being the last to speak, on an issue like this I believe it is always important to listen. I will start by laying out the stall. I greatly appreciate this issue being on the agenda at this time of year because Christmas is a particularly difficult time for people who have problems with their mental health. It probably has something to do with the dark nights,...

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The difficulty is that we do not have one on the southside, which is the more affluent part of the city. That happens sometimes because of resistance. The type of resistance we are seeing is multifaceted. On the one hand it is a little concerning because people are worried about the transition and the service not being available when they change to a different service. However, if we did...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Chronic Disease Management Programme (4 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator. I shall commence by saying that I know about the disease. I first encountered it because my neighbour had the disease but it was called Huntington's Chorea at the time. It is a most distressing and cruel disease. Huntington's disease is a genetic neurological disorder and is classified as a rare disease. I shall not deal with the medical card issue raised by the...