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- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1240, 1241 and 1244 together. The staffing structure provides for 32 Social Workers (Senior Case Workers) and 4 Dedicated Elder Abuse Officers. Among the responsibilities of the Senior Case Worker, in conjunction with the appropriate health service providers, is the assessment/investigation and provision of supports, where necessary, in relation to suspected...
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1242 and 1243 together. 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 inspecting and registering categories of designated centres, including nursing homes for older people. This system of registration and inspection commenced on 1 July,...
- Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As indicated in the previous reply, while this is a commitment under Government for National Recovery 2011-16, several factors have to be taken into account in relation to the proposed regulation of the homecare sector, including the complex legal issues involved and legislative priorities for the wider Social Care area. In the circumstances, it is not expected that relevant legislation will...
- Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (18 Apr 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 (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The New Directions Report was initiated by the HSE Primary Community and Continuing Care Directorate in 2007. The review was to consider the reconfiguration and modernisation of HSE-funded day services for people with intellectual disability, mental health and physical and sensory disability ensuring the principles of person-centeredness, access, accountability and quality, while also...
- 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. Question No. 1262 answered with Question No. 1219.
- Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As the provision of home help is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. In relation to an emergency alarm this is a matter for my colleague the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government.
- 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 — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: A Vision for Change identified mental health services for children and young people as a priority area for development. The HSE has therefore placed a particular emphasis on developing child and adolescent mental health teams, improving in-patient access, addressing waiting times for assessment and progress has been made in recent years. In 2009 the HSE established the multidisciplinary...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: A special allocation of â¬35m for mental health was provided in Budget 2012 in line with commitments in the Programme for Government. This funding will be used to enhance Community Mental Health Teams, improve access to psychological therapies in primary care and implement suicide prevention strategies. It is planned that 414 staff will be recruited to the mental health service to deliver...
- Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- 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 Services: Health Services (18 Apr 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 (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The decision to reduce the top up payment made to people with a disability attending rehabilitative training was implemented by the Health Service Executive (HSE) without informing the Department of Health. The reduction from â¬31.80 per week to â¬20 per week, from the 1st January 2012, was communicated to the HSE Local Managers in advance of the Minister approving the National Service...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 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 (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy is aware the Irish Human Rights Commission Enquiry Report into the provision of intellectual disability services by the Brothers of Charity Services to adults in the John Paul Centre, Galway was published in March 2010. From a Department of Health perspective, the Report raises important questions regarding the current arrangements for funding, accountability and standards in...
- 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 — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1326 and 1364 together. This Government strongly supports the implementation of the 2006 Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy - A Vision for Change. The intention is to continue with the closure of the old psychiatric hospitals and move from the traditional institutional based model of care to a patient-centred, flexible and community based...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1327, 1328 and 1332 together. A voluntary patient is not subject to an admission order and is therefore free to leave an approved centre at any time. However Section 23 of the Mental Health Act 2001 provides that where a voluntary patient indicates that they wish to leave an approved centre, and a consultant psychiatrist, registered medical practitioner or...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Mental Health Act 2001 provides that where an admission or renewal order has been referred to a Mental Health Tribunal, the Tribunal is required to make a decision to affirm or revoke the order as soon as may be, but not later than 21 days after the making of the order. While I fully accept that a patient should be detained for no longer than is necessary, I believe it is also important...