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- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (8 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Cluain Lir Unit is a new 90 bedded facility which will replace both Psychiatry of Old Age services provided from the St Brigids block on the St Loman's campus in Mullingar and Older Person Services currently provided from St Mary's Community Nursing Unit, Mullingar. It should be noted that it had been intended to open the Unit at the end March 2012 but due to circumstances beyond the...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (8 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The matter referred to by the Deputy relates to guidance issued by the HSE in respect of assessments under Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005, which was commenced on 1 June 2007 in respect of children aged under 5 years. The guidance restates that while assessment reports prepared by health service staff may identify a child's educational needs the reports should not specify how the education...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (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 — 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 — Home Help Services: Home Help Services (8 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Home Help service is central to the wide range of community based services, provided by the Health Service Executive. These services support vulnerable older people to remain living at home and in their communities for as long as possible, in line with Government policy. While the HSE Service Plan for 2012 involves a reduction of around 3.5% in Home Help hours nationally, from just over...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Mental Health in Prisons (8 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Department of Health and I announced the establishment of an interdepartmental group charged with examining issues relating to people with mental illness or a mental disorder interacting with the criminal justice system and its agencies. The interdepartmental group includes representatives from the Department of Justice and Equality, the Department of Health, and relevant services...
- Mental Health in Prisons (8 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I do not have that specific information but will ensure the Deputy gets it. I am aware he has a particular interest in the area. A new central mental hospital, which is being designed at present, will be of enormous benefit. As he will know, the Central Mental Hospital performs a unique service regarding the mental health of people who come before the courts. We cannot continue to have...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (3 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (3 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 (3 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 274 and 275 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (3 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: During 2011 the Health Service Executive was considering a proposal to close St. Brigid's Hospital, Crooksling. However, following court proceedings in relation to another proposed closure it became clear that it was not appropriate to make a decision to close a hospital such as St. Brigid's without a comprehensive consultation process. In this regard the public consultation process in...
- Leaders' Questions (3 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: What about the working class hero?
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (2 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 (2 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 (2 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Crime Detection (2 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality who has had to attend the Seanad. He welcomes this opportunity to comment on recently published crime figures. The crime statistics overview published this week by the CSO relates to the period 2006 to 2010 and includes a range of additional information not included in previous releases. These figures cover the...
- Crime Detection (2 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I will be brief. The Minister for Justice and Equality is in regular contact with the Garda Commissioner and is always posing the question of what the Government can do through legislation and resources; depending on what is available, the requests will be met. It is something dear to the Minister's heart, as I am sure the Deputy already knows. There are actions which will probably have a...