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- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Sentencing Policy (28 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As I stated at the outset, I do not intend to comment on individual cases and thankfully I do not have to justify the actions of any court. My job is to ensure that legislation as required is enacted. The criminal justice system has all types of mediation services, as the Deputy is probably far more aware than I am. This is not a comment on the case in question, but I do not believe people...
- Sentencing Policy (28 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: It is important to state that the separation of powers is something we hold dear. We should all uphold that.
- Sentencing Policy (28 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position to comment on any particular case that is before the courts and that the comments I have to make are about policy in the law at present, the recent changes that have been made and, in line with the programme for Government, the examination that is taking place in my Department with a view to improving the operation of the law where...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (27 Sep 2011)
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 inpatient access and addressing waiting times for assessment and progress has been made in recent years. The Government is committed to reforming our model...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (27 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: Where there is suspicion of self harm or injury the most appropriate course is to advise the individual to seek help from their GP, who can then make a referral to other services such as the mental health or addiction service, if the self harm is drug or alcohol related. In an emergency the individuals should be referred or taken to the nearest hospital emergency department for a medical...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has advised me that the report referred to consisted of two strands. Firstly, serious allegations were made concerning patient care which were investigated and found to have no basis. Secondly, certain HR issues were raised and the review into these matters is nearing completion. The HSE has advised that they expect this review to be completed within weeks, at...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for this question to be transferred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (27 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The weighted average cost for long-term residential care in private nursing homes is arrived at by multiplying the cost of care in each nursing home by the number of residents, adding all of these totals together and dividing by the total number of beds nationally. The cost of care in each private nursing home is notified to the HSE and published on its website. The latest information...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2011)
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 (27 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: Since taking office I have had meetings with very many representative organisations in the area of mental health, including the one referred to in the details supplied by the Deputy. At those meetings I reiterated the Government's commitment to the reform of our mental health services in line with A Vision for Change. It is the Government's intention that over time access to modern mental...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2011)
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 (27 Sep 2011)
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 (27 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: Non-capital funding for mental health in the 2011 Revised Book of Estimates for the Public Services is â¬920 million. The Estimate is broken down under the five broad headings of Long Stay Residential Care (â¬534 million), Community Services (â¬252 million), Psychiatry of Later Life (â¬9 million), Counselling Services (â¬18 million) and other (â¬107 million).
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 572 to 575, inclusive, together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for these questions to be transferred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (27 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (27 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.