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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 430 to 435, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have 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: Health Services (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive (HSE). 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.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disability Definitions (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator both for her patience and for raising the issue. I did listen to the evidence given. One could not but be touched by what we heard. I would like to thank Senator White for raising the issue on the Commencement of the Seanad today. In addressing the specifics of the question raised in the Commencement matter, the Minister for Health does not classify or recognise...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disability Definitions (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: There is a register of disabilities, as the Senator has rightly pointed out. It may simply be a question of altering how the question is answered or indicating that there might be a position to indicate that both conditions exist simultaneously. However, I had thought that was not the central point.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disability Definitions (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: It is part of what we need to know, because information is key in respect of how we do this exactly. However, I would have thought that it is about recognition in terms of a particular disability being treated in a different way. I may misunderstand the point and, if I do, then I apologise, but most definitely my understanding was that it was about ensuring that it be recognised as a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: May I clarify something first? Are these suggested charges or have they actually been applied?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: So, it is something that might happen-----

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: -----or might not.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: If there is no proposal, what does the Senator want me to clarify?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: Is it suggested or-----

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: It has not happened.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I have had a very busy day and I have never refused to attend the Seanad. I am always the most obliging. However, the notion that I am in here discussing something that the Senator thinks might happen when I should instead be in the Dáil dealing with something that is very serious is a different day. The amount of car parking required for a primary care centre is determined by the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: In primary care centres developed on HSE-owned land, car parking is generally free of charge. In certain circumstances that are dependent on a centre's location, however, it may be necessary to control car parking and charge for its use. I am assuming that this is when a centre is in the middle of a busy and built-up area. In these circumstances, parking fees are similar to those charged...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I am in here, replying to what Senator Byrne thinks might happen.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I have never refused to come in here. I have always come in here and have been the most accessible Minister. The notion that I would be in here today, talking about what the Senator thinks might happen-----

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (2 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I am so accessible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (3 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive (HSE). Accordingly, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (3 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the provisions of the Health Acts, medical cards are provided to persons who are, in the opinion of the HSE, unable without undue hardship to arrange GP services for themselves and their dependants. In the assessment process, the HSE can take into account medical costs incurred by an individual or a family. Where deemed appropriate in particular circumstances, the HSE may exercise...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transfers (3 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The capital investment programme which I and Minister Leo Varadkar recently announced includes a new 100-bed Community Nursing Unit at Tymon North, Tallaght, replacing the existing 56 long stay beds at St Brigid's, Crooksling and providing an additional 44 beds which are much needed in the area. The HSE is continuing its work on scheduling and developing all projects. No further information...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (3 Feb 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive (HSE). Accordingly, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.