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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (9 Jul 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. Deliberations by the Government on the expenditure allocations for next year are likely to continue up until Budget time and it would not be appropriate for me to comment...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (9 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: Health Services Issues (9 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: Speech and Language Therapy (9 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: HSE Staffing (9 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 559 to 561, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter the Deputy's questions have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Equality Issues (4 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I welcome the European Commission's progress report on Roma Integration which was published on 26th June 2013. This report is currently under consideration in the relevant Government Departments. My Department's role in the Strategy is one of coordination while the development of particular policy and implementation are a matter for my Government colleagues. From Ireland's perspective, in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Blind Welfare Allowance (4 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: Health Strategies (4 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Programme for Government contains a commitment to develop a National Alzheimer's and other Dementias' Strategy by 2013 to - increase awareness - ensure early diagnosis and intervention and - ensure development of enhanced community based services. A significant amount of preparatory work has already been completed.A research review funded by the Atlantic Philanthropies, titled...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Education and Training Provision (4 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Although the 2013 allocation for disability services has been reduced by 1.2%, the Health Service Executive (HSE) National Service Plan includes an additional €4m to provide training places and day services for school-leavers and Rehabilitative / Lifeskills Training (RT) graduates in 2013. This funding is being allocated to each HSE Region based on its percentage of population. Both...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: One of the key commitments in the Programme for Government in relation to children and adults with disabilities is to put the National Standards for Residential Services for People with Disabilities on a statutory footing and ensure that the services are inspected by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). The standards outline what is expected of a provider of services and what...

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Tobacco Control Measures (3 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. My Department, in consultation with the HSE, is continuously monitoring the ever-evolving market tactics of the tobacco industry. As these evolve so too must our legislation and policy framework. I appreciate the Senator's bringing this new development to our attention. As the Senator may be aware the European Court of Justice ruling has obliged...

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Sunbed Usage (3 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I am responding to Senator Crown on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly. I should mention that my script refers to the Senator as "Deputy Crown".

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Sunbed Usage (3 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I was about to say I do not know whether it is a promotion or a demotion. I thank the Senator for raising this matter and giving me an opportunity to outline to the House the current state of play with regard to the proposed public health legislation governing the use of sunbeds. There has been a growing body of evidence over recent years that the use of sunbeds, especially by children,...

Seanad: Adjournment Debate: Hospital Services (3 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I do not need to tell anyone in this country, and definitely not anyone involved in politics, that we are facing challenging times as we try to keep the finances, the services and the infrastructure of our community units in place. These challenges relate to finances, to staffing and to the ageing structures in which these units are housed. All developments have to be addressed in light of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Statistics (3 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Information on the number of patients resident in Irish psychiatric units and hospitals is collected by the Health Research Board under the National Inpatient Reporting System (NPIRS). The number of patients resident in such hospitals and units on Census nights - 31st March 2006 and 31st March 2010 is set out below. Data on the intervening years is not available. Year Number of Patients...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (3 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: Nursing Home Services (3 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As these are service matters, the question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (3 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The issues involved in eye health span a number of areas in the health sector with regard to access to treatment, patient safety and quality of care. There are a number of eye conditions which require specialist health services including cataract, refractive error, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age related macular degeneration. There are detection and treatment services available at...

Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Fianna Fáil negotiated that.

Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: That is part of the deal done by Fianna Fáil.