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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 305 and 306 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 (20 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Funding (20 Dec 2012)

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 Home Services (20 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Officials from the Department of Health met with representatives from both the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) and the HSE on the 21st March to discuss the issue of nursing homes, including Valentia Hospital, which received funding for long-term residential care services under Section 39 of the Health Act 2004 prior to the commencement of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 335, 337 and 338 together. The funding situation for the disability sector in 2013 is not yet available pending the finalisation of the HSE's National Service Plan for 2013. Savings required globally from the Health Budget will have an impact on all services, including disability services, and it is expected that these will be outlined when the Minister for...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Care of the Elderly (19 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I recognise the benefit in the Senator's suggestion and I will raise it with my officials. If representative groups were invited to sit around a table to discuss the same issues they might offer solutions that we have not thought of heretofore.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Care of the Elderly (19 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: It is always a pleasure to be in the Seanad. I sometimes feel like I am a Member of this House I am so often here. I thank Senator Burke for raising this issue as it provides me with an opportunity to update the House on policy and services for older people. Close co-operation has long been a hallmark of the way both statutory and non-statutory organisations do business in the area of...

Seanad: Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: There are times when there is no response.

Seanad: Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: There are times when there is no response.

Seanad: Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: It took about 25 minutes to take this Bill through the Dáil. Apart from myself there were two contributors to the debate on it. It was straightforward and everyone accepted that it had to be done. It proves to me once again that the Seanad is a far more interesting place and-----

Seanad: Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: -----the diversity of views is always enlightening.

Seanad: Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I am not certain I agree with all of them but it is always interesting to listen to them. One will always learn something in this House. I see Senator Norris entering the Chamber. On the issue in regard to education, that will be dealt with. The Minister, Deputy Shatter, has given a firm commitment on that. We will send the various details that we have to the Senator.

Seanad: Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: That is something on which we would agree, as the Senator probably knows. On the general point made in terms of equality, as Senator Bradford stated, as someone who has been involved in the equality area for as long as I can remember, my instinct tells me that as a woman I will not like this direct imposition but it is something that must happen. I am not happy about the cost of my insurance...

Seanad: Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: We have not quite managed it in all areas but in terms of equal pay, the maternity aspect and so on, Europe has been extraordinarily good to us. We cannot pick and choose in that respect. It would be lovely if we could but we cannot do that. In terms of Senator Quinn's observation, it was clearly pointed out that it will only apply to private pensions, which is a very small portion, and as...

Seanad: Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: It will not make life more enjoyable but it will make us more equal. Then again, with the blindfold on it might make life more enjoyable; one would not know.

Seanad: Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: It is a question of balance, and sometimes we must take the rough with the smooth. In general, Europe has been good for society here when it comes to equality.

Seanad: Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I am pleased to present to the House the Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012, which will give effect in Ireland to the mandatory introduction within the EU of unisex premiums and benefits in private insurance to which Council Directive 2004/113/EC applies. This directive, informally known as the gender goods and services directive, implements the principle of equal treatment between men and...

Seanad: Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I am pleased to present to the House the Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012, which will give effect in Ireland to the mandatory introduction within the EU of unisex premiums and benefits in private insurance to which Council Directive 2004/113/EC applies. This directive, informally known as the gender goods and services directive, implements the principle of equal treatment between men and...

Leaders' Questions (19 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Very selective hearing.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (19 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government remains firmly committed to supporting vulnerable older people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Mainstream Home Help and enhanced Home Care Package services are core to not only supporting vulnerable older people's preferred wishes, but also to reducing pressures elsewhere in the wider care system. The demand for...