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Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (16 Oct 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: Health Services Provision (16 Oct 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: Mental Health Services Provision (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The information referred to by the Deputy is not collected because for patients who are discharged from acute psychiatric units and who require continuing care and treatment, this is mostly provided in the community through a variety of services including community mental health services, day hospitals, day centres and through home based treatment teams where there is no public accommodation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (16 Oct 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: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (16 Oct 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: Suicide Prevention (16 Oct 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 Provision (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 659 and 687 to 689, inclusive, 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy Publication (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 667 and 673 together. The programme for Government has committed to completing and implementing the National Positive Ageing Strategy so that older people are recognised, supported and enabled to live independent full lives. The strategy will set the strategic direction for future policies, programmes and services for older people in Ireland. It will set...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (16 Oct 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: Office for Older People Remit (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: In addition to a wide range of work in supporting the Minister in respect of parliamentary and other duties thework of the Office for Older People over the last year or so included: - To oversee and evaluate implementation of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 and to support and monitor the HSE in administering the Scheme in accordance with the law and within budgetary constraints -...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Issues (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Progress on the recruitment of the 150 posts for Child and Adolescent Community Mental Health Teams is continuing. 92 posts are now with the National Recruitment Service of the HSE at various stages in the recruitment process; 68 job offers have been accepted and these appointments are proceeding. In addition, 12 candidates have been asked to express an interest in relation to the filling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tithe Altranais (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 680 to 684, inclusive, together. Déanann on Roinn Sláinte suirbhé d’aonaid fadchónaithe gach bliain. Cuirtear ceistneoir chuig gach aonad fadchónaithe (poiblí, príobháideach agus deonach) agus déanann an Roinn comhordú ar na freagraí. An aidhm atá leis an suirbhé ná staitisticí...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 690 and 691 together. The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has prepared and published standards for this sector, which outline what is expected of a provider of services and what a person with a disability, his or her family, and the public can expect to receive from residential care services. The current Programme for Government includes a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Budget (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Further to the Deputy's Parliamentary Question No. 584 of 2 October 2012 and the Deputy's Parliamentary Question for today, Tuesday 16th October 2012, I wish to inform the Deputy that the Health Service Executive (HSE) does not operate a national scheme with a fixed list of entitlements which includes footwear allowances to people who require orthopaedic footwear. Local offices may operate a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Oct 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 (16 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Jack and Jill Foundation will receive funding of just over €540,000 from the Health Service Executive this year. This consistent with the level of funding received in recent years but has unfortunately been reduced by the same percentage as all other agencies from the Disability Services Programme, in line with the HSE national service plan provisions etc. Both Minister James...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (16 Oct 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: Home Help Service Provision (16 Oct 2012)

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

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Third Level Grants (11 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I very much acknowledge what the Senator is saying and assure him that the Minister for Education and Skills will be informed of his contribution. If this is a question of targeting everyone rather than groups, as proposed, we must acknowledge there are clearly people who can afford to send their children to third level, and there are others who clearly cannot. We must ensure the scarce...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Suicide Prevention (11 Oct 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand the Senator's reaction to the offer in respect of the venue in Waterford. It is, however, a very generous offer which was not made in a frivolous manner. Rather, it was made on the basis of trying to resolve the issue. I agree with the Senator that this is not merely an issue for the Government, it is one which must also be dealt with by society in a community-based way. That...