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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Jan 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: Disability Support Service (30 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: This Government currently provides funding of over €1.5 billion to the Disability Services Programme through the HSE’s National Service Plan for 2013, and is committed to protecting frontline services for people with disabilities to the greatest possible extent. The Minister for Health is working to ensure that protection is afforded to the disability sector, and the Social Care...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (30 Jan 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: Mental Health Services (30 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: This Government has prioritised the reform of our mental health services in line with A Vision for Change and is committed in particular to the delivery of more and better quality care in the community. In this regard, a special allocation of €35m was provided in 2012 primarily to further strengthen Community Mental Health Teams in both adult and children’s mental health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (29 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 652 and 653 together. 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: Services for People with Disabilities (29 Jan 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: Administration of Medicines (29 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 668, 676 and 677 together. Primary legislation and resources will be required for the introduction of a statutory regulation system for home care services. The question of possible changes to legislation, including regulation and inspection for Home Care services for older people is under consideration. The Department is examining this matter at present,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Jan 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: Home Help Service (29 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: Home Care Packages (29 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: Child Care Services (29 Jan 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: Mental Health Services (29 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Mental health support services are available to all, including medical staff, through referral from their GP or through Hospital Emergency Departments. As an employer the Health Service Executive (HSE) is committed to ensuring that appropriate systems, processes and resources are in place to ensure the safety, health and welfare of staff particularly those staff affected by their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Inspections (29 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I have recently received the submission referred to by the Deputy and have responded directly to the issues raised.While the generous offer referred to in the proposal is appreciated, would like to assure the Deputy that this Government is committed to ensuring that vulnerable people with disabilities in residential services are safeguarded and protected, and that their quality of life is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation (29 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: Disability Support Service (29 Jan 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: Mental Health Services (24 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Implementation of A Vision for Change the 2006 Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy is a priority for this Government. In 2012, a special allocation of €35m was provided for mental health to be used primarily to further strengthen Community Mental Health Teams in both adult and children's mental health services, to advance activities in the area of suicide prevention, to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (24 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The legislation underpinning the Nursing Homes Support Scheme encompasses a principle of resident choice. Once a person receives approval for financial support under the Scheme they can choose any approved nursing home, subject to it being able to meet their care needs and having an available bed. The provision applies to public, private and voluntary nursing homes alike. A list of nursing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (24 Jan 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.

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (23 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I am always reluctant to speculate on speculation, and this is probably what was in the newspapers at the weekend. When we receive the report we will know absolutely from where the contamination came. There was no threat to human health, and this is the first and central point we need to make. I congratulate the Food Safety Authority on carrying out tests which I believe no other country...

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (23 Jan 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Deputies for raising this issue. While I have a fairly substantial reply before me, I do not think it shines any light on the question raised.