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Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Jul 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.

Seanad: Prison Development (Confirmation of Resolutions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: In response to the last speaker, I very much take on board and accept fully that all points raised tonight by the few Members who have chosen to contribute are genuine. In my experience over the years, prisoner welfare has never been a popular issue. The majority of people in this country would say we waste money on prisoners, but I do not take that view. In my opinion it is true that too...

Seanad: Prison Development (Confirmation of Resolutions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I am waiting for him to come to Cork. He will be there tomorrow night. Money does walk and does move. We must ensure that this project is put in place, not only for this prison but for Limerick Prison, Mountjoy and the Dóchas centre. Upgrading our prison facilities is hugely important. I am glad to see that Members present - although it is not a full house by any means - have...

Seanad: Prison Development (Confirmation of Resolutions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, who cannot be here today, I am pleased to present the Prison Development (Confirmation of Resolutions) Bill 2013 to this House. The Minister is taking Private Members' business in the other Chamber. The existing prison in Cork, whose main cell block dates from the early 19th century, is no longer fit for purpose. The prison does not have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1035 and 1036 together. As this is a service matter which relates to cooperation at local level between the centres in question and the HSE, the Deputy's questions have been referred to the Executive for direct reply in relation to the operational matters raised.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Strategy (16 Jul 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 Help Service Provision (16 Jul 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 (16 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government is fully committed to protecting front-line services, including services for children with disabilities, to the greatest extent possible, nowithstanding the financial constraints within which the health sector must operate. Significant resources have been invested by the health sector in recent years in services for children with disabilities. In particular, there is now an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (16 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly 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 Waiting Lists (16 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly 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 Staff Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly 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 Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Budgetary pressures within the HSE delayed the full utilisation of the €35 million allocated in Budget 2012 for the development of community mental heath services, but this sum is available again this year together with a further additional €35 million which was provided in Budget 2013 for the continued development of mental health services across a range of headings, including...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Report (16 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1057 and 1060 together. The Government has prioritised the reform of the mental health service in line with A Vision for Change. This commitment was clearly shown in the Programme for Government which provides for the ring-fencing of €35 million from within the overall health budget to develop community mental health services and to ensure early...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1058 and 1059 together. As this is a service matter the Deputy's questions have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (16 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1081, 1083 to 1085, inclusive, and 1087 together. I refer the Deputy to my replies to Parliamentary Questions Numbers 674, 676 and 677 of the 28th May 2013 and 240 of the 20th June. In addition, I would like to advise the Deputy that the Nursing Homes Support Scheme is currently under review. The review is centred on sustainability. Work will continue on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport Provision (16 Jul 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: Care of the Elderly (16 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: One of the key priorities identified in the HSE's National Operational Plan 2013 is to progress a Single Assessment Tool for older people. This standardised framework will allow resources to be targeted towards those with the greatest needs and enable supports and services to be designed in the most appropriate way possible. The HSE has selected the interRAI suite of tools as the most...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy will appreciate that the Health Service Executive has statutory responsibility for the planning and delivery of services at local level, and I have therefore asked that it reply directly to him to update him in detail on this matter. From my own point of view, I have been closely monitoring developments on the issue raised, and I met with officials from the Executive as recently...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I would like to advise the Deputy that I have no function in relation to the matter raised. Matters such as public toilets and such ancillary issues are under the control of Local Authorities which come under the auspices of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (16 Jul 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.