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Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: He knows what I am saying. Unless we are all on the one page about certain areas, the progress that is needed will not be made. I do not think we are that far apart on most of the issues. When people become involved in politics, they do so in order to do the very best for everyone else. I do not think any party or individual is different in that regard. This is a very historic day for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred out to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (16 Dec 2015)

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 (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (16 Dec 2015)

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 (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (16 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The LTI Scheme was established under Section 59(3) of the Health Act, 1970 (as amended). Regulations were made in 1971, 1973 and 1975 specifying the conditions covered by the LTI Scheme. The conditions covered by the LTI Scheme are as follows: Acute Leukaemia; Mental handicap; Cerebral Palsy; Mental Illness (in a person under 16); Cystic Fibrosis; Multiple Sclerosis; Diabetes Insipidus;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (16 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products under the community drug schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. Prior to reimbursing any medicine, the HSE considers a range of statutory criteria, including clinical need, cost-effectiveness and the resources available to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (16 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The particular issues raised by the Deputy are service matters for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (16 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (16 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (16 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. As the specific matters raised in the Deputy's question relate to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: This group of Seanad amendments deal with the moving of the decision support service out of the Courts Service. The amendments were in response to the Government’s decision of 8 December that responsibility for the decision support service be moved from the Courts Service to the Mental Health Commission. The Government’s decision was in response to the concerns expressed at...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: This is a large group of amendments that are technical in nature and do not have policy implications. They concern a range of corrections to the wording to simplify the text and clarify the intent of the provisions in the Bill. They also provide for textual consistency within the Bill.

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: This group of amendments provide for the remodelling of Part 7 relating to the enduring power of attorney. I indicated on Committee Stage in the Dáil that I would bring forward amendments to the enduring power provisions to align them with the revised provisions on co-decision-making and change the jurisdiction from the High Court to the Circuit Court. It was an issue Deputy Colm...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I will address Seanad amendments Nos. 9, 10, 25, 46 to 49, inclusive, 53, 55, 72, 73, 75, 77, 82, 90, 105, 106, 111, 215 to 217, inclusive, and 249. This is another large group of amendments. It concerns a range of corrections to wording, spelling, cross-references, section numbers and updates to legislative references. The amendments are necessary to ensure coherence across the Bill and...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I will read out the grouping of amendments again for the sake of clarity.

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The correct reference is amendment No. 115.

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Seanad amendments Nos. 16, 27, 41, 62, and 270 to 273, inclusive, inserted provisions to ensure that information is sourced, used and stored correctly and in compliance with data protection obligations. Seanad amendment No. 16 brings the Bill into compliance with the Data Protection Act by including a definition of "relevant information". This definition will enable interveners to know...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I will address Seanad amendments Nos. 24 and 167 to 175, inclusive. Seanad amendment No. 24 is a technical amendment. It moves the provisions repealing the Lunacy Regulation (Ireland) Act 1871 to section 7. It is considered good drafting practice for the legislation which is to be repealed to be included in the same section. No change of substance is involved. The Bill proposes to...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Seanad amendments Nos. 28 to 40, 42, and 43 align the provisions relating to decision-making assistants with those agreed by the Dáil for co-decision-makers. In response to a request from disability groups last month, amendment 29 will allow a person to appoint more than one decision-making assistant. Seanad amendment No. 31 inserts a new section 11 specifying the persons who are not...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Amendments Nos. 44, 45, 50 to 52, inclusive, 54 to 61, inclusive, 63 to 67, inclusive, 69 to 71, inclusive, 74, 78 to 81, inclusive, 83 to 89, inclusive, 91 to 104, inclusive, 107 to 114, inclusive, and 116 to 132, inclusive are essentially technical points to address some issues that need to be resolved in the provisions on co-decision making. Amendment No. 80 is intended to make clearer...