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Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Subventions (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: Autism Support Services (6 May 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that not only affects approximately one in every 100 citizens in Europe, but also impacts on their families and society at large. This Government is committed to providing specialist disability supports to enable each individual with a disability including those with ASD, to achieve his or her full potential and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly Funding (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: Home Help Service Eligibility (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: Care of the Elderly Provision (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: Services for People with Disabilities (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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Strategy on Dementia Implementation (6 May 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The number of people living with dementia in Ireland is expected to increase threefold to approximately 132,000 by 2041. The Government has accordingly given a commitment to developa national Alzheimer’s and other dementias strategy to increase awareness, ensure early diagnosis and intervention and ensure development of enhanced community based services. In April 2013, the Minister...

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (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: HSE Funding (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: Travel Subsidy Scheme (6 May 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: In November 2013, the Government decided that the detailed preparatory work required for a new travel subsidy scheme and associated statutory provisions should be progressed by the Minister for Health, in consultation with other relevant Ministers. The Department of Health is working to progress this matter in line with the Government's decision. The Department will draw on the work, last...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (6 May 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: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (1 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.

Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (30 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: However, we have a difficulty in terms of getting in material.

Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (30 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 3:In page 10, line 17, to delete “safe”.This issue was discussed at length on Committee Stage and the Minister for Health acknowledges the input from Deputy Ó Caoláin in this regard. I have discussed it with the Minister and he clearly outlined the Deputy's concerns in this regard. It is accepted that the use of the word "safe" in the context of...

Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (30 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Addressing the finer details such as this shows the value of having things discussed both in here and on Committee Stage. I fully recognise that the word "safe" was not appropriate in this instance. I thank the Deputy.

Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (30 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 5:In page 10, line 33, to delete “safe”.

Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (30 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Yes.

Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (30 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: In regard to public awareness, I am often astonished not so much so see that adults are burning, but that they have removed protective clothing from their own children. In regard to the lack of knowledge about preventative measures to which Deputy Ó Caoláin referred, it is more likely that damage will be done to children under the age of 12 years because of the way in which their...