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- Topical Issue Debate: Disability Support Service (27 Feb 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: The Deputies opposite had 13 years in government in which to fix it.
- Topical Issue Debate: Disability Support Service (27 Feb 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: In the 18 months we have been examining the matter we have come up with every possible configuration. For instance, we examined how we could allow the 4,700 in receipt of the allowance to retain the moneys and cut off the scheme for new entrants. We were informed that that would be illegal. We asked if the scheme could be redesigned to make it fit for purpose for the individual to meet his...
- Seanad: Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (27 Feb 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: I am pleased to have the opportunity to discuss with the Seanad the final report of the interdepartmental committee set up to establish the facts of State involvement with the Magdalen laundries, which was published on 5 February last. Much has been said since then and much has happened. For me personally, the report has been the culmination of a long journey going back more than ten years...
- Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: It is.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (27 Feb 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 Homes Support Scheme (26 Feb 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: Where an applicant is being provided with financial support under the scheme, the HSE may either at its own initiative or at the request of the applicant carry out a review. A person's financial assessment can only be reviewed, at their request, if 12 months have passed since the initial financial assessment or the most recent review, or if the HSE is satisfied that there has been a material...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (26 Feb 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 Services (26 Feb 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 620 and 621 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Long Stay Residential Units (26 Feb 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: My colleague, Mr James Reilly T.D., Minister for Health asked the Health Service Executive to review the status of its long stay residential units, with a view to formulating proposals for future provision. Additional work is needed before this exercise can be completed and a set of proposals presented to the Minister for consideration.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (26 Feb 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: The cost of care in every public nursing home in the State is published on the HSE's website at http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Find_a_Service/Older_People_S ervices/nhss/costhse.pdf. Revised cost of care figures will be published by the HSE shortly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Feb 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 Homes Support Scheme (26 Feb 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 (26 Feb 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: Respite Care Services (26 Feb 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 (26 Feb 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 656 to 666, inclusive, together. People with disabilities may be eligible for medical/surgical aids and appliances from the Health Service Executive (HSE) including prosthetics and orthotics, which facilitate and/or maintain mobility and/or functional independence. The basis for this provision is in the Health Act, 1970. Medical Card holders and Long-Term...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (26 Feb 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: Mental Health Services (26 Feb 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 681 to 683, inclusive, together. The increase in bed capacity is reflected in an almost 50% decrease in admissions of children to adult units since 2008. An additional 22 beds are scheduled to come on stream in 2013, (8 in Cork and 14 in Dublin), giving a projected Child and Adolescent in-patient bed capacity of 66 by the end of 2013. Planning permission...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Feb 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: The Government currently provides funding of €1.5 billion to the Disability Services Programme through the Health Service Executive (HSE) and is committed to protecting frontline services for people with disabilities to the greatest possible extent. In 2013, the HSE is seeking to maximise the provision of services within available resources and to maintaining a consistent level to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (26 Feb 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Feb 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.