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Topical Issue Debate: Home Help Service (13 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: We are all agreed that the difficulties which arose midway through 2012 caused undue hardship. However, that budget has been restored.

Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (13 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Every parent wants the very best for their child. If one has a child with particular needs, or needs that are different from those of other children, there is always a fear the needs of the child will not be met into the future. That is a normal feeling, something one must accept and realise happens. On the mapping, the implementation groups and whether the mapping should be in place, I...

Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (13 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I will be brief. I approach everything on the basis that people come to the table with the very best intentions. I have always done that and that is how I will continue. Equally, when I am dealing with any situation I ask myself what I would do in that circumstance. I know if I had a child who was receiving a very good service and there was a possibility that service might move to a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (13 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: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The funding situation for the disability sector 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 these will be outlined later this month when the Minister for Health approves the National Service Plan.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (13 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: There were two changes to the Nursing Homes Support Scheme announced in Budget 2013. Firstly, the asset contribution will be increased from 5% to 7.5% per annum. This will be capped at three years, or 22.5%, in the case of the principal private residence. This change will apply to both new and existing nursing home residents. However, for existing residents, it should be noted that, in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (13 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Protecting the vulnerable, including supporting older people to remain at home and in their communities for as long as possible, is a priority for this Government. The issues raised by the Deputy in relation to the 2012 out-turn position, and home care provision for 2013, are being considered at present in the context of finalising the HSE Service plan for next year. The position on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (13 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Funding from the €35 million special provision for mental health in 2012 was allocated for measures 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 initiate the provision of psychological and counselling services in primary care, specifically for people...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (12 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 222 to 224, inclusive, together. Protecting the vulnerable, including supporting older people to remain at home and in their communities for as long as possible, is a priority for this Government. The issues raised by the Deputy in relation to services for older people are being considered at present in the context of finalising the HSE Service Plan 2013....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (12 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: A Vision for Change recognises the vital role played by family members in the recovery process in the area of mental health and this is accepted and supported by mental health professionals. As well as listening more closely to service users, our mental health services have developed a number of initiatives to enhance the engagement with family members in the treatment process. Involvement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (12 Dec 2012)

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: Respite Care Services (12 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The administration of the Respite Care Grant is a matter for the Department of Social Protection. The funding situation for the disability sector 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 these will be outlined later this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (11 Dec 2012)

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 (11 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy may be referring to training programmes for people with disabilities. The Health Service Executive (HSE) funds Rehabilitative (lifeskills) training, while Vocational Training programmes are funded by FÁS. Rehabilitative training is provided through a number of specialist disability service providers, including the National Learning Network, which is a member of the Rehab...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (11 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Decisions to transfer patients are made by treating clinicians if it is determined that the patient's condition warrants such a transfer. As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (11 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 459 and 473 together. 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 enhanced. With this in mind, the current Programme for Government includes a specific commitment to put the draft standards developed by the Health Information and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Professions Admission Test (11 Dec 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Properties (11 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand that officials in my Department have contacted the Health Service Executive on this matter and the HSE has informed my officials that they are in the process of preparing a response to the Deputy which should issue shortly. However, I have again arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (11 Dec 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation (11 Dec 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE replied to Deputy Ferris on this matter on the 8th November 2012.