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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Medicinal Products Availability (19 Jun 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Yes, because it is only available on prescription.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: One-Parent Family Payments (19 Jun 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Social Protection. The matter is not dealt with in my reply but, given that the Senator raised it, I must point out that 80% of the women who were incarcerated in Magdalen laundries did not have babies. They are always very anxious to make that point. While some of them did give birth, the majority did not do so. It is important to...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: One-Parent Family Payments (19 Jun 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The FIS payment of those who are affected will be automatically adjusted to take account of their loss. I accept that perhaps the detail with regard to what is going to happen is not as clear as should be the case. I do not believe that the loss will be significant because it is clear that FIS payments will be adjusted upward rather than down.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: One-Parent Family Payments (19 Jun 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Perhaps people are not yet fully au faitwith the detail. The progression plans that will be put in place will ensure that the transition will not be financially prohibitive.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: One-Parent Family Payments (19 Jun 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Is this a person with a real job?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan Issues (19 Jun 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: In line with the Programme for Government commitment a National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan (NDSIP) was published in July 2013 following significant consultation and consideration between relevant Government Departments and representatives of a broad range of disability organisations. This Plan sets out the practical measures that will be taken to advance the National Disability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Bed Data (19 Jun 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: Community Care Provision (19 Jun 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (19 Jun 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: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jun 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy is aware, the Programme for Government committed to putting 'National Standards for Residential Services for People with Disabilities' on a statutory footing to ensure that services could be inspected by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). This commitment was fulfilled when two regulations, one relating to care and support and the second relating to registration...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Services Funding (19 Jun 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Department of Health and the Health Service Executive are pursuing the issue of individualised budgeting in the context of implementing the recommendations in the Value for Money (VFM) and Policy Review of Disability Services in Ireland. The move towards individualised budgeting will also mirror the wider changes in the health sector described in Future Health: A Strategic Framework for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (19 Jun 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Like many other countries in Europe, Ireland's population is ageing rapidly. At the last Census in 2011, there were approximately 535,000 people aged over 65 in the population, representing an increase of 14.4% since 2006. By 2041 there will be an estimated 1.3 million to 1.4 million people aged over 65 years, representing 20-25% of the total population. The greatest increases are expected...

Public Sector Management (Appointment of Senior Members of the Garda Síochána) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Jun 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Character assassination.

Public Sector Management (Appointment of Senior Members of the Garda Síochána) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Jun 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I welcome the debate that has taken place in this House, to which I have listened, on the Public Sector Management (Appointment of Senior Members of the Garda Síochána) Bill 2014 introduced by Deputy Ross. It will come as no surprise to the Deputy to hear the Government is opposing the Bill. As the House is aware, a comprehensive reform programme is being put in place that will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data (18 Jun 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: On the 28th May 2014 there were 1,265 people on the national placement list for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme. At that stage it was taking 7-8 weeks for funding to issue, from the date that the person was first placed on the list.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (18 Jun 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Medical equipment, including a wheelchair, is provided by the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, I have arranged for the Deputy's question to be referred to the Health Service Executive. The Department has requested that the HSE reply directly to the Deputy with the current position.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Direct Provision System (17 Jun 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 Services (17 Jun 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Government for National Recovery, 2011-2016 commits to developing and implementing national standards for home support services, which will be subject to HIQA inspection. Primary legislation and resources will be required for the introduction of a statutory regulation system for home care services, and this will be progressed in the context of overall legislative and resource priorities. I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (17 Jun 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has recognised the need to increase the level of consistency and standardisation in the way services for children with disabilities are delivered. It is currently engaged in a reconfiguration of existing therapy resources to multidisciplinary geographic based teams for children as part of its National Programme on Progressing Disability Services for Children and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (17 Jun 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.