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Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services (5 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I accept fully that the increase in the asset contribution under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme which was announced in Budget 2013 is not solely for the purpose of allowing financial support to be given to additional applicants in 2013. The Scheme is, and will remain, a significant cost for the HSE. Having regard to the average cost of care in public and private nursing homes and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 863 to 866, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 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: Health Service Expenditure (5 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: Hospice Services (31 Jan 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 (31 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: A Vision for Change sets out a comprehensive framework for the development of all mental health services and recommends a move away from the traditional institutional based model of care to a patient-centred, flexible and community based mental health service, where need for hospital admission is greatly reduced, while still providing in-patient care when appropriate. This Government has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (31 Jan 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. Reach Out our National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention makes a number of recommendations in relation to fast track referrals to community-based...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (31 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The National Treatment Purchase Fund Board was designated under Section 40 of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 as the body authorised to enter into arrangements on the price for long-term residential care services with private and voluntary nursing homes that wish to be "approved nursing homes" for the purposes of the Scheme. The negotiation process is necessary due to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Strategy on Dementia (31 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Programme for Government gave a commitment to develop a National Strategy on Dementia which will increase awareness, ensure early diagnosis and intervention, and enhance community based services for all people living with this condition, and to do so by the end of 2013. The first stage of the process, which was to assemble the research and evidence upon which the policy will be developed,...

An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: In the short time allowed to me, a little bit of reality and a few facts might do no harm. It was the former Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Dermot Ahern, who actually stopped recruitment to Templemore. The last recruits graduated in 2011, having entered in 2009. The agreement that Fianna Fáil made with the troika to reduce Garda strength by 1,700 to 13,000 ensured that...

An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Deputy Dooley is not talking about Shannon now. He really needs to listen. On the night that is in it, in the wake of an awful tragedy and the burial a few hours ago of a brave and honest man, Fianna Fáil should really have withdrawn its motion. This is not the night for dividing, nor is it the night for the type of politics we have heard.

An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The motion will be seen for what it is. I reiterate what the Minister for Justice and Equality said last night. It is not the case that there was a last-minute request to have this withdrawn; a request was made early enough for it to happen.

An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I am really surprised that it was not withdrawn. It is a deeply cynical, dishonest motion, and even Fianna Fáil should have had sufficient insight to have recognised the inappropriateness of proposing, debating and voting on such a motion at this time. Tonight is not the night for this House to divide and engage in politics as usual with regard to any matter affecting An Garda...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda Station Closures (30 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: On behalf of the Minister I would like to again express our deep sadness at the brutal murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. It is an opportunity also to express our deep gratitude to the Garda Síochána. It is only when a tragic event like this occurs that we realise the difficulties they face and the risks they take on our behalf every day. This was unusual but nevertheless the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda Station Closures (30 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Policing has changed and good police work has changed dramatically and significantly, and for the better. To say it has not does a disservice to the Garda. The mechanisms by which the force gathers information have changed and the service cannot continue as it is without taking a serious look at how best to use a talented and well trained police force. There will be difficulties and it is...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Child Pornography (30 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Senator worked closely with the current Minister and I am glad that she recognises his commitment and that he is not someone who is easily swayed, regardless of the lobby group involved. On the Minister's behalf, I thank the Senator for raising this most important and sensitive matter. He recalls a useful debate in the House almost one year ago when the Senator last raised this topic....

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Child Pornography (30 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: It would be too much.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Child Pornography (30 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I will be brief. There is no disagreement on this issue. Even if some disagree, they would not have the courage to argue in public. We need to do something as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, we must go through a process. The Minister is as committed to this matter as the Senator.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Courts Service Review (30 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, is unable to be here today and has asked me to convey his thanks to the Senator for raising the matter. The Minister appreciates the concern of people, especially legal practitioners, in relation to closure of smaller court venues. However, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of courts is the responsibility of...