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Topical Issue Debate: Inshore Fisheries (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Acting Chairman.

Topical Issue Debate: Inshore Fisheries (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: To be brief, although I will relay the Deputy's concerns, I am not certain the Minister or any Minister in the Government can ask that. Most harbours now are controlled and governed by private companies or semi-State companies.

Topical Issue Debate: Inshore Fisheries (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: They are few enough in number. In respect of the fund and the specific measures to support inshore fishermen affected by significant losses arising from adverse weather events, the EMFF and the operational programme provide for the establishment by fishermen of a mutual fund for adverse climatic events and environmental incidents, which when established, can provide aid to fishermen...

Topical Issue Debate: Inshore Fisheries (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine is unable to attend today and has asked me to reply to the Deputy. It is important that the fishing industry takes every precaution to avoid risk of injury or worse during storms and has full regard to local weather warnings before venturing to sea. I think we are all agreed on that. Inshore...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Constituency Boundaries (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for raising the issue. As the Senator will probably know, we are going through the same process in Cork, but it is within one county as opposed to two counties. There are views on either side of that question as well. The Senator should know that it is not only Roscommon where this applies. As he rightly pointed out, I am taking the matter on behalf of my colleague,...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Constituency Boundaries (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: Since the same process is under way in Cork I am conscious that the rates area, the adjustment of valuations and all of those matters are critical points to be considered in the event that the independent commission decides on whether there should be an adjustment. However, no one can be certain that this will happen. I imagine the arguments made by public representatives and the public in...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service Provision (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for his kind remarks, although I am never certain that remarks of that type can get one a reward, seeing as how people usually believe that one will do something great the next time around as well.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service Provision (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: Sometimes, it is not possible to resolve every issue. In my personal experience and that of a close family member, however, the ambulance or pre-hospital care was fascinating and incredible. The Senator is right about staff ensuring that people are stabilised by the time they reach hospital instead of facing into the awful dash that is usually the case following a serious incident. I am...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service Provision (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: Portlaoise was in the news again this morning following the publication of the report on a tragic incident that occurred six years ago. Our thoughts should be with the two parents in question as well as other parents. The concentration on Portlaoise and the midlands area must be continued. It will include the ambulance service. The Senator is right to raise this issue, as additional...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Judicial Council (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for his interesting contribution. I am not certain that much of it has anything to do with the question in hand, but I take his point. I am never certain about the equality before the law either. If there was true equality before the law, those who are called as witnesses would not have their title disclosed when they are called. It has an undue influence from time to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Judicial Council (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Senator may draw an inference. I do not.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Judicial Council (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: Whoever wrote the speech is a good civil servant. We should be very conscious of that. We are fortunate with the people who work in the administration of democracy in this country. There are other countries we could name here, of which the Senator will know a few, that are not as fortunate in their civil and public servants as we are. I was reared with the ethos that one should never...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Judicial Council (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: They operate on the basis of the administration of justice-----

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Judicial Council (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: -----and none of us is above the law. To imply, as the Senator does, that somehow or other-----

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Judicial Council (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: To imply, which is what the Senator is doing, that somehow or other our judicial system has a vested interest in preventing this from proceeding is unfair and, in this instance, unjust.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As the particular issue raised relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to you. 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: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: Government policy is to enable young people with disabilities to develop the skills they will need to live independent lives to the greatest extent possible and to receive the supports they need in order to achieve this. For most young people with disabilities, the hope is that they will progress directly to further education, vocational training or employment. Responsibility for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (20 Jan 2016)

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: Legislative Process (20 Jan 2016)

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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (20 Jan 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) or Fair Deal as it is commonly referred to, is a system of financial support for people who require long-term nursing home care. Once an individual has been assessed as needing long-term residential care i.e residential care which requires a 24 hour nursing presence, a financial assessment is carried out to determine the financial contribution that the...