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- Pension Provisions (17 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: If we could only meet everyone's expectations. I am taking this Topical Issue matter on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, and I thank Deputy Penrose for raising it. The so-called pensions grace period was introduced with effect from 1 January 2010. It provided that the reduction in public service pay, which had effect from the same date, would be disregarded for the purpose...
- Pension Provisions (17 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Like Deputy Penrose, I would hope we never again find ourselves in a position where we must introduce a scheme such as this, even though, under the agreement with those who are paying for the ongoing funding of the country, we have agreed we must reduce further. The manner in which this scheme was introduced did no one any favours. There are approximately 370 remaining grace period...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Legislation: Mental Health Legislation (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10 and 58 together. The Programme for Government includes a commitment to review the Mental Health Act 2001, "informed by human rights standards and in consultation with service users, carers and other stakeholders". The Government and I attach great importance to this review and in June of last year I established a Steering Group to oversee the review with...
- Written Answers — Public Procurement Contracts: Public Procurement Contracts (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive (HSE) recently finalised a new Procurement Framework, which will be operational shortly. This means that in each Local Health Office area selected providers meeting certain specified standards will be available to deliver home care packages to HSE clients. The HSE indicate that it is satisfied that the tender has been carried out in accordance with all...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Under the Health Act 2007, statutory responsibility is given to the Chief Inspector of Social Services, part of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), for the independent inspection and registration of certain categories of designated centres. This includes residential care settings for older people. This responsibility is underpinned by a comprehensive quality framework...
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 was commenced on 1 June 2007 in respect of children aged under 5. It had been intended to have both the Disability Act 2005 and the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 fully implemented during 2010 in respect of children/young people between 5 and 18 years of age. In 2008, the then Government decided in the light of financial...
- Written Answers — Positive Aging Strategy: Positive Aging Strategy (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: 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 out a common framework for the development of operational...
- Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As the first part of the Deputy's question refers to an operational matter within the HSE, I have asked the Executive to reply directly to the Deputy on this issue. The Deputy will appreciate that the current economic environment presents a significant challenge for the health system generally in delivering services. However, mental health is being treated as a priority in so far as we can....
- Written Answers — Palliative Care Services: Palliative Care Services (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive acknowledges that historical differences exist between regions in the provision of Palliative Care services. The HSE's Palliative Care Services - Five Year/ Medium Term Development Framework was published in 2009 in order to detail the required actions and initiatives necessary to address the gaps in palliative care service provision. The Executive is currently...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Repayment Scheme: Nursing Home Repayment Scheme (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 44 and 45 together. The Nursing Homes Support Scheme was introduced in October 2009 with a commitment to review its operation after three years. The reason for allowing this period to elapse is to ensure that trends and statistics will be available in order to inform the work. The review of the Scheme will look at, amongst other issues: · the ongoing...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 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 (16 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 (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 177 together. This Government is committed to implementing A Vision for Change and reforming our model of healthcare delivery so that more and better quality care is delivered in the community. The HSE provides a wide range of community and hospital based mental health services in Ireland. The General Adult Community Mental Health Teams deliver best...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (16 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 (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 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 — Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Dealing with the current high levels of suicide and deliberate self harm is a priority for this Government. Reach Out our National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention recognises the youth sector as a high risk group and sets out a number of specific actions. Consequently, the HSE's National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) has developed a range of initiatives aimed specifically at...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.