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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 It is considered good drafting practice for the legislation which is to be repealed to be included in the same section.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: 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...

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I appreciate very much this opportunity to contribute. Before I comment briefly on the individual amendments that have been made to the Bill in the Dáil, I take this opportunity to thank Senators for their timely consideration of this short but important Bill. I thank Senator David Norris and former Senators Déirdre de Búrca and Dan Boyle, all of whom originally sponsored the...

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: This Bill affects a very small group. Nevertheless, with the passage this morning of the capacity legislation, which will have a profound effect on the lives of everyone, be they young, middle-aged or old, and the scheme of the new mental health legislation that is currently being worked on, we now have a body of legislation that will bring us into the 21st century and also serve us well...

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I wish all Members a very happy Christmas. It is a well-deserved break not just from the political point of view but also for officials in the Departments and the Houses, who are often anonymous and invisible but without whom we could not function. I wish them a very happy Christmas as well and I hope they have a well-deserved rest.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Each year, the HSE funds its various services and programmes, such as the National Asthma Programme, from its annual funding allocation. Therefore, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter. 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 the Executive.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: It is important that proposals to expand the role of the community pharmacist bring benefits for patients and also generate real savings on existing public expenditure, since the health service continues to operate within very tight budgetary constraints. The Department of Health is examining the Irish Pharmacy Union's proposal for a Minor Ailments Scheme, having regard to the evidence base...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Since 2009, a number of reductions have been applied under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009 (FEMPI) to the fees and allowances paid to health professionals, including GPs who provide services under the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme. Over this period, the annual Rural Practice Allowance (RPA) under the GMS capitation agreement was reduced from...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive 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 the Executive.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 411 and 453 together. 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: Home Care Packages (17 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: Disability Services Provision (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 419 to 421, inclusive, and 464 together. Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 was commenced on 1 June 2007 in respect of children aged under 5 years. In 2008, the then Government decided, in light of financial circumstances, to defer further implementation of the Disability Act 2005 and the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I am aware of the correspondence and the report referred to by the Deputy. Implementation of a vision strategy along the lines recommended by the National Vision Coalition has not been costed by the Department of Health. There are a range of health services in place aimed at protecting people's eye health and where necessary providing supports to people with visual impairment. These...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (17 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: Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to those who have been assessed and referred for treatment before their 16th birthday. It should be noted that the nature of orthodontic care means that immediate treatment is not always desirable. It is estimated that in up to 5% of cases it is necessary to wait for further growth to take place before treatment commences. Patients are assessed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has again 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: Disability Services Funding (17 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government is committed to protecting frontline health and personal social services needs for people with disabilities. The Government currently provides funding of approximately €1.5 billion to the Disability Services Programme through the Health Service Executive's National Service Plan for 2015. In 2015, the HSE is seeking to maximise the provision of services within available...