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- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (22 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: My World Survey, Ireland's first comprehensive national study of youth mental health was launched on 16th May by Headstrong - The National Centre for Youth Mental Health and UCD School of Psychology. It tracks evidence of the damaging link between drinking behaviour and mental health in young people. Mental Health is a priority for the Government including the mental health of our young...
- Written Answers — Service for People with Disabilities: Service for People with Disabilities (22 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: In 2011, â¬10 Million was allocated to address the demography pressures. The funding addressed service provision under the following headings- day places, residential, respite, and personal assistance hours. The funding was allocated across the 4 HSE Regions based on the percentage of population as outlined in the table. Region Funding⬠Day Places ResidentialPlaces Residential...
- Written Answers — Service for People with Disabilities: Service for People with Disabilities (22 May 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 — Health Services: Health Services (22 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (22 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (22 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Motorised Transport Grant and the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme are two separate supports for people with a severe disability. Each has different qualifying medical and means criteria. Qualifying for the tax concessions does not guarantee that a person will qualify for the Motorised Transport Grant. I have arranged for the question to be referred to...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The demand for services for school-leavers continues to grow. There will be around 700 school-leavers in 2012, many of whom will require supports and services (this figure may reduce as individuals decide not to avail of a day placement, stay in school, or are accepted to FÃS courses). This year disability service providers are required to cater for demographic pressures, such as new...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (22 May 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 — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (22 May 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 — Health Services: Health Services (22 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (22 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: There is on-going cross-departmental cooperation on a wide range of issues, including many relating to mental health, between my Department and the two Government Departments to which the Deputy refers. HSE services for people with eating disorders are embedded in the Community Mental Health Service and in Primary Care. Individuals with eating disorders frequently present to the primary...
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (22 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Home Help Service: Home Help Service (17 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 May 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 — Medical Aids and Applicances: Medical Aids and Applicances (17 May 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 — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (17 May 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.
- Ambulance Service (17 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Deputy for raising this topical issue, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly. When an emergency ambulance is requested, the nearest available ambulance crewed by paramedic or advanced paramedic staff is dispatched by the control and command centre. On arrival at the incident, the ambulance crew assesses and stabilises the patient and provides...
- Ambulance Service (17 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: In all situations, local knowledge is clearly invaluable. In this instance there was a GP present and this individual was in constant contact with the ambulance service. We must, therefore, assume that the decisions made were in the best interests of the person who required treatment. I have taken on board what the Deputy has said and I will ensure the Minister for Health is made aware of...