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Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (24 Apr 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) which was established by the HSE in 2005 is part of the internal organisation of that body and the appointment of a Director is a matter for the HSE. The former Director of the NOSP retired last September and having regard to the importance of the work of the Office, the HSE appointed an Acting Director from the date of the retirement,...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (24 Apr 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The purpose of the Motorised Transport Grant is to support people with severe disability to retain employment. Under the "Exceptional Circumstances" clause of the current circular governing the administration of the Motorised Transport Grant, eligibility for the grant may be considered for a person with a severe disability, for purposes other than employment retention, who lives in very...

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (24 Apr 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 Services: Mental Health Services (24 Apr 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand that the Deputy is referring to a Director for Mental Health. My colleague Minister Reilly intends to bring legislative proposals to Government to abolish the HSE Board structure under the Health Act 2004 and to provide for replacement governance structures and enhanced accountability arrangements. In tandem with the proposed new legal structures, new administrative structures...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Apr 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 (19 Apr 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 Staff: Hospital Staff (19 Apr 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 — International Agreements: International Agreements (18 Apr 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 (18 Apr 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 Service Staff: Health Service Staff (18 Apr 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 (18 Apr 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 (18 Apr 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I presume the Deputy is referring to the assisted living / personal assistant services provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to people with a physical and/or sensory disability. The HSE's National Service Plan for 2012 provides for a reduction of 3.7% in funding to specialist disability services. However, the Plan states that at least 2% of this reduction should not impact on...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (18 Apr 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Individuals in receipt of financial support under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme contribute 80% of their income and 5% of the value of any assets (including their principal residence) per annum towards the cost of their nursing home care. The principal residence is only included in the financial assessment for the scheme for the first three years that a person is in nursing home care. This...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 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 — National Positive Ageing Strategy: National Positive Ageing Strategy (18 Apr 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 — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1219 and 1262 together. As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Liostaí Feithimh Ospidéal: Liostaí Feithimh Ospidéal (18 Apr 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Ó tharla gur ábhar é seo a bhaineann le seirbhísi, cuireadh é faoi bhráid Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte le haghaidh freagra díreach.

Written Answers — National Dementia Strategy: National Dementia Strategy (18 Apr 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1238 and 1249 together. The Programme for Government gave a commitment to develop a National Strategy on Dementia by 2013which 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...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 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.