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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Bodies (15 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: A Vision for Changerecommended the establishment of an Independent Monitoring Group to oversee its implementation in line with recommendation 20.5. The Monitoring Group reported annually and produced a final Annual Report in June 2012 after 7 years, having regard to what had been implemented under A Vision for Change.The final Annual Report welcomed the continued closure of unfit for purpose...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (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: Health Services 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: Health Services Provision (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 Care Packages (15 Apr 2014)

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

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Maternity Benefit Issues (10 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The response I provided was supplied by the Department of Social Protection and cleared by the Minister, as is the norm. I suggest, therefore, that the Senator show a copy of the Minister's response to the official in question. Perhaps it is an issue of interpretation. The Minister clearly views the issue in the manner set out in the reply.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Air Pollution (10 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan. I thank Senator John Whelan for raising this issue. Under section 60(3) of the Waste Management Act 1996, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government is precluded from exercising any power or control over the performance by the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Air Pollution (10 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government established a group to carry out a review by examining current enforcement structures. As I have already pointed out, that group is comprised of a wide variety of representative groups. The group has made recommendations and these are currently being considered by the County and City Managers Association and the Department. I...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Maternity Benefit Issues (10 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: In a peculiar way this has something to do with me in respect of the equality area. However, it is a social protection matter and I am taking it on behalf of the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton. Maternity benefit is a payment made for 26 weeks to employed and self-employed pregnant women who satisfy certain PRSI contribution conditions on their insurance record to obviate...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Seaweed Harvesting Licences (10 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for raising this matter which I am taking on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. The Department plays a role in regulating the harvesting of wild seaweed and it is necessary to ensure that this valuable resource is managed appropriately both to ensure it remains sustainable and that the marine environment is protected. The...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Seaweed Harvesting Licences (10 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I will do that.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: School Health and Safety Issues (10 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Senator's matter as drafted does not provide the level of detail which he has just provided, which detail is always important, I would appreciate if he could pass on his notes to me later. I know from my experience at local government level for many years that there are always issues in regard to taking in charge, etc.. The local authority needs to be certain it will not ultimately...

Order of Business (10 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: That is not true.

Order of Business (10 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: That is not true.

Order of Business (10 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: That is not true.

Order of Business (10 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: It is not true.

Leaders' Questions (10 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: He is preparing his second speech.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Waiting Lists (10 Apr 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (10 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: As the particular issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.