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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (8 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 337 and 346 together. Huntington's Disease (HD) is a genetic, neurological disorder and is classified as a rare disease. The supports provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to people with HD involve a multi-disciplinary team approach to the provision of health and personal supports and incorporates assisted living services, including Personal...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Nov 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 Services (8 Nov 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: Home Help Service (8 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Health Service Executive has 15 working days from the date a question is asked to reply to the Deputy. In relation to Parliamentary Question No 239, a reply is due by 15th November 2012.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Seirbhís Eitleoireachta (7 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Senator did not offend me at all.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Seirbhís Eitleoireachta (7 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I was not in the least offended as I love listening to the Irish language. I very much hear what the Senator is saying in terms of the medical service, in particular the emergency element that may be necessary from time to time, although thankfully not very often. When this is the only means of transport, it is essential, and I know people get very worried about it. The Minster of State,...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Seirbhís Eitleoireachta (7 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Senator will appreciate that my Irish is not as proficient as his, which is very nice to listen to. The Government recognises that our islands have a precious built and natural history and a rich cultural and linguistic tradition. These are valuable assets for the island communities and the country in general. The maintenance and development of sustainable communities on the islands...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Community Nursing Homes (7 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for raising this issue and giving me an opportunity to update him and others who have an interest in this matter. The 2012 national service plan of the HSE which was published in January anticipated that between 555 and 898 beds would close during the course of the year. Some 492 beds had been closed by the end of September. It is not expected that the minimum...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Community Nursing Homes (7 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: We have had long discussions about the Abbeyleix and Shaen facilities for many months. I am sure the Senator will be aware that it is not strictly a question of the level of care provided. As he has rightly pointed out, the level of care provided is excellent. Other factors have to be taken into consideration. When I said a recommendation "is expected presently", I meant the report would...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Europol Bill 2012: Committee Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: l move amendment No. 31: In page 10, subsection (1), line 43, to delete “facts or”.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Europol Bill 2012: Committee Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 32: In page 11, subsection (1), line 13, to delete “passing” and substitute “commencement”. This is a minor amendment to clarify that the confirmation provided in section 17 applies from the commencement of the Act and not from the passing of the Act. This is to ensure there is no gap between pieces of legislation.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Europol Bill 2012: Committee Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 33: In page 11, line 23, to delete “is” and substitute “and the Europol (Amendment) Act 2006 are”.Amendments Nos. 33 and 34 are technical amendments. The Long Title to the Bill provides that the Bill will, among other matters, repeal the Europol Act 1997. The repeal of that Act is then provided for in section 19. However, the 1997 Act was...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Europol Bill 2012: Committee Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 34: In page 3, line 8, after “1997” to insert “and the Europol (Amendment) Act 2006”.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Europol Bill 2012: Committee Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Chairman and the members of the select committee for their co-operation.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Europol Bill 2012: Committee Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 16: In page 8, subsection (1), lines 44 and 45, to delete "access and receive" and substitute "input, access and retrieve".This is a straightforward amendment. Section 11 provides for access by the State to the Europol information system and in doing so gives effect to Article 13 of the Council decision. However, the existing subsection (1) refers only to the right of...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Europol Bill 2012: Committee Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 17: In page 9, subsection (1), lines 17 and 18, to delete all words from and including "crimes" in line 17 down to and including "combat" in line 18 and substitute "criminal offences or".This is a drafting amendment which substitutes the phrase "criminal offences" for the word "crimes". This relates to offences which Europol is competent to prevent and combat. Criminal...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Europol Bill 2012: Committee Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 19: In page 9, subsection (2), line 20, to delete "Any restrictions" and substitute "Subject to subsection (3)*, any restrictions".

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Europol Bill 2012: Committee Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 20: In page 9, subsection (2), line 21, to delete "or a communicating third State" and substitute the following: ", a communicating third state or a communicating third body".

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Europol Bill 2012: Committee Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 21: In page 9, lines 23 to 25, to delete subsection (3) and substitute the following: "(3) Where a court in the State, a legislative body or another body established by statute proposes, when supervising a designated competent authority to waive in accordance with law a restriction placed on information received from a communicating Member State, a communicating third...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Europol Bill 2012: Committee Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I move amendment No. 22: In page 9, subsection (4), line 27, after "State" to insert the following: ", a communicating third state or a communicating third body".