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Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (18 Sep 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Suicide is a tragedy that we are constantly working to prevent and also working to give more support to the families affected. Dealing with the current high levels of suicide and deliberate self-harm is a priority for this Government and in this regard significant additional funding has been provided in recent years to address this issue. Reach Out our National Strategy for Action on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (18 Sep 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (18 Sep 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1298, 1346, 1428, 1566 and 1567 together. 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. In 2012, a special allocation of €35 million was provided for mental health to be used primarily to further...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (18 Sep 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Act, 2007 introduced a significant change to how residential care settings for older people are inspected and registered. Since July, 2009 the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is the statutory independent body responsible for the registration and inspection of all residential care services for older people. This responsibility is underpinned by a comprehensive...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (18 Sep 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (18 Sep 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: Disabled Drivers Grant Applications (18 Sep 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Revenue Commissioners' operate a Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme whereby a person with a disability or a family member can qualify for tax relief linked to the purchase of vehicles, providing the person with a disability is the holder of a Primary Medical Certificate. As applications for Primary Medical Certificates are processed by the Health Service Executive (HSE)...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (18 Sep 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: Home Care Packages (18 Sep 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: Disability Support Services Issues (18 Sep 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: Health Services Issues (18 Sep 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: Health Services Issues (18 Sep 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (18 Sep 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Vision 2020 is the global initiative for the elimination of avoidable blindness. It is a joint programme of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. Vision 2020 has targeted a number of diseases that contribute to blindness, many of which are related to infections commonly found in tropical regions. The WHO monitoring committee...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (18 Sep 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Sep 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1335 and 1342 together. I recognise the importance of life-skills training and day support services to young people with disabilities who have left the education system and its importance to their future progression. Every effort is being made within available resources to provide services to all 2013 school-leavers and I have been monitoring the position...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1344 and 1464 together. As the Deputy's questions relate 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 Funding (18 Sep 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (18 Sep 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1362, 1371, 1391 and 1439 together. This Government has prioritised the reform of our mental health service in line with A Vision for Change and is committed in particular to the delivery of more and better quality care in the community. Additional funding totalling €70 million and some 900 new posts have been provided as part of the last two Budgets...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (18 Sep 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: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Sep 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The level of funding available for the health budget and the extent of the savings required in the health sector are being considered as part of the estimates and budgetary process for 2014 which is currently underway. Pending completion of the national estimates, budgetary and service planning process for 2014 it is not possible to predict the service levels to be provided next year for the...