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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (1 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE is concentrating on applying the limited funding available for capital works in the most effective way possible to meet residential need now and in the future. I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy in relation to the specific issues to be addressed in the light of the HIQA report.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (1 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: This Government has prioritised the reform of our mental health services in line with A Vision for Change and is committed in particular to the delivery of more and better quality care in the community. Towards this end, funding of €90 million and some 1,100 posts have been provided since 2012 to develop our community mental health services and suicide prevention resources. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (1 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Primary medical certificates are awarded to qualifying individuals by the Health Service Executive. Accordingly the Department has asked the HSE to inform the Deputy directly of the current position in relation to the application of the named person for a primary medical certificate.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 539 and 540 together. There has been a significant rise in overall activity in recent years in respect of the children encompassed under the process of assessment under Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005. This process provides for an assessment of the needs of eligible applicants, occasioned by their disability, to be commenced within three months of receipt...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (1 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: Nursing Home Services (1 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Government policy is to support older people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Where this is not feasible, the health service supports access to appropriate quality long-term residential care, including the provision of financial assistance under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme. We are committed to the provision of a quality...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (1 Apr 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The provision of wheelchairs is a matter for the Health Service Executive. The Department has asked the Health Service Executive to inform the Deputy directly of the current position in relation to the case referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The National Suicide Research Foundation (NSRF), which is funded by the National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) operates the National Registry of Deliberate Self Harm. This is a national system which monitors the occurrence of deliberate self-harm presenting to hospital Emergency Departments. The NSRF compiles and publishes data on the incidence of deliberate self harm an annual...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has informed the Department that the previous parliamentary question has been referred to the local area for directly reply to the Deputy. The Department has asked the HSE to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible with the current position regarding the provision of a wheelchair for the named individual.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 to 217, 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: Suicide Prevention (27 Mar 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The recently published Report referred to by the Deputy is currently being considered in the Department of Health. This Report examines the policy measures in place to address intentional injury to children by describing the adoption, implementation and enforcement on national level policies addressing intentional injury prevention in over 25 Member States. In Ireland, Government policy on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision (27 Mar 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Neurological Alliance of Ireland's recently published survey relates to a number of issues across the wide range of public sectors services. The online survey examined the responses of 600 people with a neurological condition and their family members to a range of questions examining the impact of their neurological condition on employment, financial circumstances, emotional well-being...

Restorative Justice (Reparation of Victims) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Mar 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Shatter, I thank Deputy Halligan for bringing forward this Bill and assure the House that the Minister shares the Deputy's concerns to ensure the interests of victims are at the heart of the criminal justice process. I would like to address some of the specific points raised by Deputies during the debate. With regard to the policing response to burglaries,...

Matters relating to An Garda Síochána: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: Will Deputy Mattie McGrath not shut up?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (26 Mar 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: My Department has asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy in relation to the number of children with a disability in receipt of assistant support from health providers to attend mainstream pre-schools and the local service issue that he has raised as these are operational matters for the Executive.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Support Services (26 Mar 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: Primary Medical Certificates Application Numbers (26 Mar 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive assesses applications under the Disabled Drivers and Passengers Tax Concession Scheme and issues primary medical certificates to those that meet the qualifying medical criteria. Accordingly, the Department has requested the HSE to provide directly to the Deputy the information she has requested.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (26 Mar 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The National Positive Ageing Strategy is the overarching blueprint for age-related policy and service delivery across Government and society in the years ahead. It aims to address the opportunities and challenges associated with ageing at both an individual and societal level and across the full range of policy areas in a well-thought out, coherent and inclusive way. It notes that in light...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (26 Mar 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 200 together. As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (26 Mar 2014)

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