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Seanad: Parental Leave Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I am also of the view that in section 3 the current Short Title is misleading and incorrect. The Bill does not have any implications for paternal leave so I am unsure as to why it is in the Title. Any change to the Short Title might also have implications for the Long Title which only addresses current maternity leave legislation. I note the proposed amendments which would include adoptive...

Seanad: Parental Leave Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: This new right is given to fathers without any qualification and regardless of whether there is a continuing relationship between the parents, the circumstances of the conception, whether the father is spending time of any nature with his child or making any contribution to the child’s support. We cannot agree to reduce a woman’s entitlement and transfer it to a man without...

Seanad: Parental Leave Bill 2013: Committee Stage (26 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: It would have been preferable not to have held Committee Stage until we were ready but as the old saying goes, we are where we are. We have to deal with it now.

Other Questions: Rights of People with Disabilities (27 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government intends to proceed to ratification of the convention as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the convention are met. As the Deputy may be aware, Ireland does not become party to treaties until it is first in a position to comply with the obligations imposed by them, including the amendment...

Other Questions: Rights of People with Disabilities (27 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: It is difficult to say "Yes" until we see the amendments. Our approach to this legislation has been unique. In my experience and in the experience of the officials in the Department there has never been such widespread consultation. It is still open-ended. We are still examining the matter. As recently as last week we met representative from the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (27 Feb 2014)

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: Mental Health Services Provision (27 Feb 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Appeals (4 Mar 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Minister for Health has no role in reviewing appeals under the statutory Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009. If a person is dissatisfied with the outcome of an appeal, they may appeal to the High Court against the decision on a point of law. Individuals may also take their case to the Office of the Ombudsman.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (4 Mar 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (4 Mar 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Mar 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 436 to 438, inclusive, together. The Government is committed to the provision and development of services for children with a disability, including early intervention services, within available resources. While these services are in the process of being reconfigured under the HSE’s National Programme on Progressing Disability Services for Children...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (4 Mar 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (4 Mar 2014)

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: Mental Health Services Provision (4 Mar 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (4 Mar 2014)

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: Mental Health Services Provision (4 Mar 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government has prioritised reform of all aspects of our mental health services in line with A Vision for Change, including additional and improved quality care for children in both residential and community based settings. Total HSE Mental Health funding in 2014 is significant at around €766m. In this context,additional funding of €90 million, and around 1,100 new posts,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (4 Mar 2014)

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

Topical Issue Debate: Health Care Professionals (5 Mar 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Deputy for the issue and giving me the opportunity to update the House on the ongoing regulatory programme being undertaken by the Department of Health, including the regulation of health and social care professionals. The 12 professions currently designated under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 are clinical biochemists, dietitians, medical scientists,...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Care Professionals (5 Mar 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I could not agree more with the Deputy. I am aware that it was the lack of agreement, rather than a disagreement, between the various groups which meant that counselling and psychotherapy were not regulated. Now that there appears to be uniformity in thinking on the matter, what the Deputy is advocating is more pertinent than ever. We try to bring people along in formulating the basis for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Subventions (5 Mar 2014)

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