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Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 May 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 (8 May 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Application Numbers (8 May 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: On the 29th April 2014 there were 913 people on the national placement list for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme. At that stage it was about 6 weeks for funding to issue, from the date that the person was first placed on the list.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Waiting Lists (8 May 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 224 to 226, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter these question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (8 May 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.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Medical Card Eligibility (7 May 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I have every sympathy with the Senator's matter on the Adjournment. I am taking this on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy White. I thank the Senator for raising this issue. The Senator may be aware that approximately 40% of the population, or almost 2 million people, qualify for a medical card or GP visit card. The scale of the administration of the general medical services, GMS,...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Medical Card Eligibility (7 May 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator. The population of Ireland has increased significantly as has the cost of medicine. The Government is seriously concerned about this and no later than this morning we met to discuss the issue. I thank the Senator for tabling the matter. It is very topical and people are concerned about it. I hope we will be able to resolve it.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (7 May 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I accept the point made by Senator van Turnhout on this matter. Why do we insist on having disability rooted in the area of health? If I manage to change that, it will be a significant achievement. In addition to ongoing implementation of the actions being undertaken under the national disability strategy implementation plan, a key initiative is being progressed with regard to employment....

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (7 May 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank Senators for their contributions. It is always worthwhile to come to the Seanad during Private Members' business because, as Senator Ó Murchú rightly noted, it is possible to have a debate that is not party political or about kicking the Minister. There are, of course, times when kicking the Minister is important, but when we are discussing an area in transition, such as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (7 May 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (7 May 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: Nursing Home Inspections (7 May 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 191 to 193, inclusive, together. Under the Health Act, 2007 statutory responsibility is given to the Chief Inspector of Social Services, in the Health Information and Quality Authority for registration and inspection of categories of designated centres, including nursing homes for older people. The Chief Inspector is independent in the exercise of his...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (7 May 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: Nursing Staff Recruitment (7 May 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 investigation and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (7 May 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: Hospice Services (6 May 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Application Numbers (6 May 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 360 and 361 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (6 May 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Issues concerning the terms and conditions of employment operated by a local authority are a matter for the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. However I am not aware of any reason why an individual would require to be signed off by a disability service provider before taking up employment. Many individuals with intellectual, physical or mental health disabilities...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (6 May 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: Departmental Funding (6 May 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.