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Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Because the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission designate is completely independent we cannot force it to publish the submissions, but we could make the request and see what comes of it. I am sure it will not have any great objection. It is important that we waited for the contribution of the commission designate because it has brought a new focus on where we need to be and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (16 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 Provision (16 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: Health Services Provision (16 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As the issues raised by the Deputy concern operational 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: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (15 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Disabled Drivers and Passengers Tax Concession Scheme is operated by the Revenue Commissioners. The scheme provides a range of tax reliefs linked to the purchase and use of vehicles by disabled drivers and disabled passengers in Ireland. There is no scheme which would provide finance to a person with a disability to purchase a car/vehicle where the individual cannot afford to purchase a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (15 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has completed a prioritisation exercise for its CNU programme in relation to accommodation to be upgraded / refurbished and new build. There will always be more projects than can be funded by the Exchequer. As with all capital projects, further development of the CNU programme must be considered within the context of the overall capital envelope available to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (15 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, prices charged by private nursing homes are agreed between the private nursing home and the National Treatment Purchase Fund. The NTPF has statutory independence in the performance of this function and, in carrying it out, it must ensure value for money for both the individual and the State. These agreed prices are the basis for the financial support...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (15 Apr 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: Motorised Transport Grant Applications (15 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: In light of the reports of the Ombudsman regarding the legal status of the Motorised Transport Grant in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close the grant last year. The position therefore, is that the Motorised Transport Grant remains closed. The Government's has decided that the detailed preparatory work required for a new travel support payment and associated...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (15 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (15 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: Home Help Service Provision (15 Apr 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 594 and 612 together. Neuro-rehabilitation health services are provided across a range of settings, by different organisations and by many health professionals and carers. The Government has a plan, with a series of recommendations, under the National Policy and Strategy for the Provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland. The Health Service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Motorised Transport Grant Scheme Closure (15 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: In light of the reports of the Ombudsman regarding the legal status of the Motorised Transport Grant in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close the grant last year. The position, therefore, is that the Motorised Transport Grant remains closed. The Government has decided that the detailed preparatory work required for a new travel support payment and associated...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (15 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE's National Guidelines for the Standardised Implementation of the Nursing Homes Support Schemeprovide that State Support and Ancillary State Support should be paid from either the date that the release of funding is approved, or date of admission to the nursing home, whichever is the later. If payment were made from the earlier date fewer people could be supported overall. The current...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 607 and 608 together. As these are service issues the Deputy's questions have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (15 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 609 and 610 together. All residents under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme make a contribution towards the cost of their care based on their means. This applies irrespective of whether the nursing home is public, private or voluntary. The Nursing Homes Support Scheme provides financial support towards the cost of long-term residential care services in nursing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (15 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 Homes Support Scheme Oversight (15 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The legislation underpinning the Nursing Homes Support Scheme requires each private nursing home to negotiate and agree a price for long-term residential care services with the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) should they wish to be an approved nursing home for the purposes of the Scheme. This is a necessary feature of the scheme due to the commitment by the State to meet the full...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (15 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As the facility that the Deputy refers to is registered as an 'Approved Centre' pursuant to Section 64 of the Mental Health 2001, it is the responsibility of the Inspector of Mental Health Services, pursuant to sections 51 and 52 of the Mental Health Act 2001 to visit and inspect the approved centre annually. All reports of the Inspector of Mental Health Services are published on the...