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Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 Mar 2012)

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

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (13 Mar 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme provides financial support towards the cost of long-term residential care services. The services which fall within the scope of long-term residential care and which are covered by the cost of care are: nursing and personal care appropriate to the level of care needs of the person, basic aids and appliances necessary to assist a person with the...

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (13 Mar 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 (13 Mar 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 609 and 610 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Mar 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 (13 Mar 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 (13 Mar 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 (8 Mar 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 194 together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Mar 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 179 to 181, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Mar 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 (8 Mar 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 183 and 184 together. The Health Service Executive provides a range of services for people with dementia including Primary Care Services, Home Support Services, Day Care, Respite, Housing with Care and Continuing Care Services. These services are delivered through the HSE's network of local offices, via Public Health Nursing, Day Care Centres and Public and...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (8 Mar 2012)

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

Written Answers — National Carers' Strategy: National Carers' Strategy (8 Mar 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The development of a National Carers Strategy 'to support carers and to address issues of concern' is a key commitment in the current Programme for Government. While issues relating to carers span a number of different Departments, the Taoiseach has allocated responsibility for co-ordination of the preparation of the Strategy to me with the support of the Minister for Social Protection. The...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Mar 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides a range of assisted living services including Personal Assistant services to support individuals to maximise their capacity to live full and independent lives. In 2011, a total of 1.68 million personal assistant/home support hours were provided to 11,571 persons with physical and/or sensory disability. Although the funding allocated to disability...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Mar 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 (7 Mar 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy will be aware, Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 was commenced on 1 June 2007 in respect of children aged under 5 years; this includes an entitlement to an independent assessment of health and education needs. From the date of commencement, any parent who has concerns that their child aged under 5 may have a disability can apply for an assessment of need under Part 2 of the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Mar 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 (7 Mar 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 (7 Mar 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The cumulative impact of staff reductions from this year and previous years presents a significant challenge for the health system generally in delivering services. The priority is to reform how health services are delivered in order to ensure a more productive and cost effective health system. Like other care areas, efficiency and other savings will be required from the mental health...

Care of the Elderly (7 Mar 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I will adhere strictly to the script with which I have been provided when making my initial reply but I hope the Deputy and I might be able to engage in a little more free-flowing exchange of views thereafter. I thank her for raising this matter. St. Mary's Hospital was built in 1769. It was originally the Royal Hibernian Military School. The building was subsequently developed as a...