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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (2 Jul 2014)

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: HSE Expenditure (2 Jul 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: HIQA Inspections (2 Jul 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: Proposed Legislation (2 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: On 26 November 2013, the Government decided to assign responsibility to the Minister for Health for the development of a new statutory travel payment scheme. The Department of Health is working to develop proposals on foot of the Government’s decision. Enabling provisions will be required in primary legislation in the first instance for any new scheme. Any regulations which might be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Blind Welfare Allowance Applications (2 Jul 2014)

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 Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (2 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: A fundamental principle enshrined in the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 is that of patient choice. Once a person receives approval for financial support, they can choose to enter any nursing home that is participating in the scheme in any part of the country, subject to the nursing home having an available bed and being able to cater for the person's particular needs. This applies to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (2 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Disabled Drivers and Passengers Tax Concession Scheme is operated by the Revenue Commissioners. The scheme provides a range of tax reliefs linked to the purchase and use of vehicles by disabled drivers and disabled passengers in Ireland. There is no scheme which would provide finance to a person with a disability to purchase a car/vehicle where the individual cannot afford to purchase a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Grant Eligibility (3 Jul 2014)

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: Mental Health Services Provision (3 Jul 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 Administration (3 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE operates a national placement list to enable it to operate within the budget for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme. All applicants, once the financial assessment is complete and they have been approved for funding, are put on the placement list in chronological order to ensure equity nationally. The HSE makes every effort to match available funding to demand by releasing funding on a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (3 Jul 2014)

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: Mobility Allowance Decision (3 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Conscious of the reports of the Ombudsman regarding its legal status in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close both the Motorised Transport Grant and the Mobility Allowance schemes to new applicants in February 2013. On 26th November 2013, the Government decided to assign to the Minister for Health, the responsibility for the development of a new statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Investigations (8 Jul 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: Home Care Packages (8 Jul 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 Report (8 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 677 and 698 together. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are benefitting significantly from the funding provided by the Government to develop mental health services. This amounts to €766 million in 2014, including additional funding of €20 million this year, as part of total additional funding of €90 million made...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Commission Reports (8 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I have noted the position indicated in the Report referred to by the Deputy in regard to staffing requirements for mental health services. The Government is committed to the continued reform of mental health services, notwithstanding the substantial overall reduction in resources available to the health service in recent years. Towards this end, ring-fenced funding of €90 million and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Commission Reports (8 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 695 and 696 together. In line with the recommendations of 'A Vision for Change', a recovery orientation should inform every aspect of service delivery and service users should be partners in their own care. There is a growing recognition that, with a recovery approach, it is possible to live well despite any limitations caused by disability or illness. I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Commission Reports (8 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The principal functions of the Mental Health Commission are to promote, encourage and foster the establishment and maintenance of high standards in the delivery of mental health services and to take all reasonable steps to protect the interests of persons detained in approved centres under the Mental Health Act 2001. The Commission also appoints the Inspector of Mental Health Services, who...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Commission Staffing (8 Jul 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Sanction has been given for a number of key posts sought by the Mental Health Commission and the recruitment process is currently underway with the Public Appointments Committee.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (8 Jul 2014)

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