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Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (10 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 — Rehabilitation Services: Rehabilitation Services (10 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Last December, I welcomed the publication of the National Policy and Strategy for the provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services. The report recognises that given the current economic climate, the focus in the short to medium term has to be on reconfiguration of services, structures and resources and the enhancement of the skills and competencies required to meet the changing context. The...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (10 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: As this falls within my remit as Minister for State at the Department of Justice and Equality I wish to point out it is the Government's intention to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure that all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are being met. As the Deputy...

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (10 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 — Mental Health Policy: Mental Health Policy (10 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Programme for Government gave a commitment to develop a National Strategy on Dementia by 2013 which will increase awareness, ensure early diagnosis and intervention, and enhance community based services for people living with this condition. The first stage of the process, which was to assemble the research and evidence upon which the policy will be developed, was recently completed. The...

Written Answers — Autism Services: Autism Services (10 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive published the "National Review of Autism Services" on 29 February 2012. This national review outlines the historical background, identifies current models that exist and the gaps in service provision and points to the need for a consistent clear pathway for individuals to access services in the least restrictive way. The report highlights the imperative for a...

Written Answers — Home Help Services: Home Help Services (9 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 (9 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 Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (9 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 (9 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 — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (9 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together. In recognition that the population of Ireland is projected to age rapidly within a relatively short time, the Programme for Government has committed to completing and implementing the National Positive Aging so that older people are recognised, supported and enabled to live independent full lives. Traditionally, policy relating to older...

Written Answers — Home Help Service: Home Help Service (9 May 2012)

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

Private Members Business. Domiciliary Care Allowance: Motion (Resumed) (9 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Deputies for raising this issue, in which I have a particular interest even though it is now the responsibility of the Department of Social Protection. I, along with my Government colleagues, fully recognise that the domiciliary care allowance, DCA, scheme represents a very important support to parents and guardians who live with and care for children with disability. As the...

Services for People with Disabilities (9 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank Deputy McCarthy for raising this issue. As he noted correctly, this is an issue that is increasing and of which the Government must take account. Autism spectrum disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that both affects approximately one in every 100 citizens in Europe and has an impact on their families and society at large. Policy in this area aims to enable people...

Services for People with Disabilities (9 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The matter is not currently under consideration. What the Deputy proposes has neither been ruled in nor out. Additional resources have been made available in recognition of the prevalence of autism. As stated by Deputy McCarthy it is difficult to know if this is as the result of clearer diagnosis or an increase in the incidence of autism. We need to gather data, similar to that which we...

Inquiry into Patient Abuse (9 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank Deputy Ó Caoláin for raising this issue, which needs to be dealt with. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly. We are all agreed that the abuse of trust and attack on the dignity of patients by Mr. Michael Shine was a terrible betrayal by him of his patients. The professional conduct of Mr Shine has been the subject of a number of...

Inquiry into Patient Abuse (9 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy said, I do not think there is any disagreement as to what has happened to these people. We are all agreed about the breach of trust that occurred. I hope people will recover but it is very difficult to see how that recovery will occur. The difficulty we have in terms of an inquiry is that I do not believe there is any stomach in the House or among the public for another...

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (8 May 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: It is the Government's intention to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure that all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are being met. As the Deputy may be aware, Ireland does not become party to treaties until it is first in a position to comply with the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 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 Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (8 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.