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Topical Issue Debate: State Pathologists (5 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The works are due for completion in 2014. Given the type of work required when refurbishing an old building, I expect the project will be completed as quickly as possible next year. I fully accept the points the Deputy makes about people coming through the system in terms of training and expertise and the recruitment process will take place at a high level. We are prepared to offer a...

Topical Issue Debate: State Pathologists (5 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Before I begin, I wish to express my admiration for Deputy Charles Flanagan. The way in which he spoke about this matter just shows how long years of involvement in a particular area can be used to one's benefit. I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, is unable to take the matter as he is attending a meeting of the Justice and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (5 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 and 232 together. Voluntary/non statutory service providers such as the Central Remedial Clinic have a long history of providing health and personal social services in Ireland. The primary legal framework under which the Health Service Executive provides financial support to voluntary/non-statutory providers is set out in the Health Act 2004, which enables...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (5 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government is determined to ensure that public pay policy is respected and complied with across the health service including the Central Remedial Clinic. Governance arrangements for the Central Remedial Clinic are a matter for the organisation itself and the Minister has no role or function in appointing members to its board.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (5 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The first stage in the application process for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme is a care needs assessment. This identifies whether or not long-term nursing home care is the most appropriate option for the particular individual, or whether they can be supported to continue living at home. Therefore, every individual on the placement list has been assessed as needing long-term nursing home...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive National Service Plan for 2014 was submitted to Minister Reilly on Monday 25th November and is under consideration at present. The National Service Plan is prepared in accordance with the Health Acts and outlines the type and volume of health and personal services including acute hospitals, ambulance, primary care, mental health, older people and disability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (5 Dec 2013)

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 Homes Support Scheme Applications (5 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy is aware, the total amounts available to fund health services in 2014 will be considerably lower than for this year. Accordingly, all expenditure headings are being scrutinised. The funding that is available must be balanced across all of the various service areas in a way that achieves the best possible outcomes for the greatest number of service users and prioritises areas of...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Chronic Disease Management Programme (4 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator. I shall commence by saying that I know about the disease. I first encountered it because my neighbour had the disease but it was called Huntington's Chorea at the time. It is a most distressing and cruel disease. Huntington's disease is a genetic neurological disorder and is classified as a rare disease. I shall not deal with the medical card issue raised by the...

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The difficulty is that we do not have one on the southside, which is the more affluent part of the city. That happens sometimes because of resistance. The type of resistance we are seeing is multifaceted. On the one hand it is a little concerning because people are worried about the transition and the service not being available when they change to a different service. However, if we did...

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: While I should apologise for being the last to speak, on an issue like this I believe it is always important to listen. I will start by laying out the stall. I greatly appreciate this issue being on the agenda at this time of year because Christmas is a particularly difficult time for people who have problems with their mental health. It probably has something to do with the dark nights,...

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: This year?

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Is that the rest of the quote from the HSE? It went on to say something else.

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Too many patients.

Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (4 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Senator better have something good to say.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (4 Dec 2013)

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 Staff Recruitment (4 Dec 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: My colleague, the Minister for Health, met with the Tracheostomy Advocacy Group in the company of the Health Service Executive last week. The provision of safe home care for children who are well enough to leave hospital, such as children with tracheostomies, is a priority for Government. The Minister has requested that the HSE prioritise these services in planning services for 2014. As...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (4 Dec 2013)

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: Hospital Accommodation Provision (4 Dec 2013)

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

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Order for Second Stage (3 Dec 2013)

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