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Seanad: Mental Health Services Provision: Motion (19 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I know what the Senator is saying.

Seanad: Mental Health Services Provision: Motion (19 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: That reference was used a while ago.

Seanad: Mental Health Services Provision: Motion (19 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: That reference has been used.

Seanad: Mental Health Services Provision: Motion (19 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Senator needs to get a new example.

Seanad: Mental Health Services Provision: Motion (19 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I hope I will receive a little latitude because this is a very important debate and a few points need to be put straight.

Seanad: Mental Health Services Provision: Motion (19 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I promise the Senator I will do my very best. I received an e-mail today from someone who works in the service in Galway University Hospital, the contents of which are distressing. It states: "What is therefore most disappointing and demoralising is the inaccurate and demeaning portrayal in some quarters of this inpatient service." That is the service talked about by Senator Healy-Rae - I...

Seanad: Mental Health Services Provision: Motion (19 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The e-mail continued: I personally am distressed at what I perceive to be the denigration of a very fine service in the interest of other agendas. We have maintained our professional dignity as we believe that public wrangling can only sow disquiet amongst those we profess to serve, our current and indeed potential future service users. However, at this juncture I can no longer remain...

Seanad: Mental Health Services Provision: Motion (19 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: This unit will consist of 35 general adult mental health beds with the remaining 15 beds relating to psychiatry of later life, eating disorders, and mental health and intellectual disability. The acute unit in Roscommon will continue to provide 22 general adult mental health beds. We must make rational decisions if we are to create and reinforce the community mental health teams around which...

Seanad: Mental Health Services Provision: Motion (19 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: St. Brigid's is not closing.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Process (20 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: In March 2013 a Private Members Bill entitled the Autism Bill 2012 was debated and passed Second Stage in the Dail. The Bill as introduced makes provision for the preparation of an autism strategy and a national framework for addressing the specific needs of adults with autism. The broad trust of the Bill was accepted by Government and it was not opposed at Second Stage. Although the needs...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (20 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have referred it to the Health Service Executive for investigation and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (20 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I presume the Deputy's question relates to recent coverage in the media of a report commissioned by Nursing Homes Ireland called Health’s Ageing Crisis: Time For Action - A Future Strategy for Ireland’s Long-Term Residential Care Sector. My Department was not involved in the commissioning of this report, but further information on the methodology applied may be available direct...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (20 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The vision for the Health Service Executive's Disability Services Programme is to contribute to the realisation of a society where people with disabilities are supported, as far as possible, to participate to their full potential in economic and social life, and have access to a range of quality personal social supports and services including respite care to enhance their quality of life. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (20 Feb 2014)

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

Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (25 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank Deputy Creed for raising this matter. It is very obvious from his contribution that he has taken a considerable interest in this matter, which I appreciate. Notwithstanding the financial pressures on the health system, I assure the Deputy that the Government is fully committed to the ongoing delivery of vital services and supports to children with disabilities to the greatest extent...

Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (25 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Where a place is denied to a child with a disability, the reason usually given is that he or she is not ready for that level of education. This is where the new therapy posts will come in. The reconfiguration I have described is essential and the allocation of €4 million was very hard won. It is not about a diagnosis; it is about providing the interventions that are necessary at a...

Topical Issue Debate: Cyber Bullying Issues (25 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I am taking this important issue on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality. Cyberbullying is an issue of concern for all of us. Indeed, the Minister is conscious that there has been increased awareness of this issue as well as increased support for those who are the targets of bullying. A wide range of actions are already in place aimed at raising awareness among children and...

Topical Issue Debate: Cyber Bullying Issues (25 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand perfectly that people can become quite upset when they see horrendous things happening in their communities. I think we have all had that experience. I accept fully that there is a genuine concern in this whole area. The Deputy and I know that when a young person - a ten year old, a 14 year old or a 16 year old - is being bullied online, it usually involves someone else in his...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (25 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: All Parts of the Disability Act 2005 have been commenced except for Part 2, relating to the Assessment of Need, which has been partly commenced. In 2008, the then Government decided, in the light of financial circumstances, to defer further commencement of Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 and the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act (EPSEN) 2004. The Assessment of Need...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (25 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.