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Topical Issue Debate: Narcolepsy Incidence (9 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I am replying to this topical issue on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly. While the reply does not give an assurance in regard to a meeting, the Deputy can be assured that I will bring that request to the Minister as soon as I leave the Chamber. I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it provides us with an opportunity to outline to the House the importance of the issue...

Topical Issue Debate: Narcolepsy Incidence (9 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: No.

Topical Issue Debate: Narcolepsy Incidence (9 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Yes.

Topical Issue Debate: Narcolepsy Incidence (9 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The issuing of temporary medical cards is not to indicate that there is an expectation that this situation will go away tomorrow, the following day or even next year. It is a mechanism by which medical needs can be met in an urgent fashion. No one is saying otherwise. Even if there is recovery from narcolepsy it will not happen this year or next, although I suppose we do not know that....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (9 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Having examined the details raised in relation to the Internet and eating disorders, I wish to stress, in the first instance, that the Internet is an international and worldwide phenomenon, that has no borders and no single control mechanism. Therefore, efforts to combat harmful materials and activities on the Internet can be hampered by the multiplicity of jurisdictions, various legal...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Scheme (9 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: A Project Group, which is independently chaired, has been established to seek an alternative method to provide for the priority transport needs of people in a manner that does not run counter to the Equal Status Acts. The work of the Project Group is being supported by the National Disability Authority and includes representatives from the Irish Wheelchair Association, the Disability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Information and Quality Authority Issues (9 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The introduction of legislation in relation to persons requiring assisted decision-making falls within the remit of the Minister for Justice and Equality. Under the Health Act 2007, statutory responsibility is given to the Chief Inspector of Social Services, part of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), for the independent inspection and registration of certain categories of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (9 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The issues involved in eye health are not specific to the disability sector, but would span a number of areas in the health sector in regard to access to treatment, patient safety and quality of care. The policy with regard to the disability sector is not condition-specific, with a focus on the development and implementation of policies to enable the Health Service Executive to fund a broad...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (9 May 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 (8 May 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: Hospital Facilities (8 May 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: Care Services (8 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: St Joseph's House Stillorgan is a residential facility operated by the Catholic institute for Deaf People under a service level arrangement with the Health Service Executive. Accordingly the Department has requested the Health Service Executive to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (8 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE is responsible for the operation and administration of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme. The HSE temporarily suspended the chronological operation of the placement list in order to alleviate pressures in Emergency Departments in the hospitals most affected with the highest number of delayed discharges. The HSE will re-commence the operation of the chronological placement list with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (8 May 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: Home Help Service Provision (7 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 377, 378 and 379 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (7 May 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: Mobility Allowance Eligibility (7 May 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: A Project Group to review the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant has been established to seek an alternative method to provide for the priority transport needs of people with a disability in a manner that does not run counter to the Equal Status Acts. The Group, who will report to Government later this month, have met five times, with the next meeting scheduled for 7th May...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (7 May 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 (7 May 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (7 May 2013)

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