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

Kathleen Lynch: Who could disagree with these arguments? We know and see the obsession not just in tanning shops, but on our beaches every year and when we go abroad, with coming back a different colour. Unfortunately, in my case that will never happen. I am probably skin type I or II, as are the majority in this country. We have to realise that we should not be out in the sun. There is a clear need...

Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Order for Report Stage (30 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (30 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The organisation in question is, I understand, in discussion with the Health Service Executive (HSE) regarding its plans and whether there is potential for the Executive to provide any financial support. The Deputy will appreciate the pressures on the HSE's budget and the extremely limited potential for any additional commitments to be entered into. I have asked the Executive to keep me...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (30 Apr 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (30 Apr 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 (30 Apr 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: Mental Health Services Provision (30 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 731 to 733, inclusive, together. As these are service issues the Deputy's questions have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Services Funding (30 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: St Michael's House, the Central Remedial Clinic and Rehab are funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE). The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy with information regarding the level of funding provided to those organisations in 2012, 2013 and allocated for 2014.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (30 Apr 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: Care Services (30 Apr 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: Motorised Transport Grant Eligibility (30 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The primary medical certificate relates to eligibility for the Revenue Commissioners Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Tax Concession Scheme. This scheme provides a range of tax reliefs linked to the purchase, adaptation and use of vehicles by disabled drivers and disabled passengers in Ireland. The primary medical certificate had no role in the discontinued motorised transport grant....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (30 Apr 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 Home Services (30 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the Health Act 2007, statutory responsibility is given to the Health Information and Quality Authority for the independent inspection and registration of certain categories of designated centres including residential care settings for older people. This responsibility is underpinned by a comprehensive quality framework comprising the Health Act 2007, Regulations and the National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (30 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As this question concerns detailed operational matters, it has been referred to the HSE for direct response to the Deputy, insofar as this information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (30 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Three reports under Section 13 of the Disability Act 2005, covering the years 2007, 2008 -2009 and 2010, have been received by my Department and subsequently published by the HSE, since this provision was commenced in mid 2007. The focus of these reports was on capturing core management data, including reporting on the number of applications for statutory assessments of need, the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (30 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 819 and 820 together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Issues (30 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 822 to 824, inclusive, together. As these questions concerning Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 relate to detailed operational matters, my Department has asked the Health Service Executive to reply directly to the Deputy on the matters raised.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (30 Apr 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: Charities Regulation (30 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 831 and 832 together. The Rehab Group receives funding from the Health Service Executive (HSE) under Section 39 of the Health Act 2004. Employees of Section 39 organisations, including Rehab, are not public servants, are not subject to the standard salary scales for the health sector and are not counted in public service employment numbers. However, Rehab...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (30 Apr 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.