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Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. This includes responsibility for the provision of the Housing Aid Scheme for the Elderly, on behalf of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Accordingly, the Department has requested...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: The Task Force on Sudden Cardiac Death, whose report "Reducing the Risk: A Strategic Approach" was published in March 2006, recognises the need for early cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Overall responsibility for implementation of the report's recommendations has been assigned to the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: My Department does not directly fund or co-ordinate health and personal social services to victims of abuse. Monies are made available each year, formerly through the health boards, and now through the Health Services Executive, for the provision of services to women victims of violence. In recent years there has been a substantial increase in funding so that now over €12 million is...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: The Tánaiste has allocated €30 million for the provision of Home Care Packages in 2006, and a further €25 million for the Scheme in 2007. The 2006 Budget allocation will provide an additional 2,000 extra Home Care Packages in 2006, to be introduced on a phased basis, with the majority of the packages to be commenced in the second half of 2006. The HSE has advised that 249 new home care...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Seanad: Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: I do not accept this amendment because the legal advice received from the Attorney General's office indicates that no person not party to a decision can appeal a decision without permission of the courts. The rules of the superior courts make it clear that no person has a right to be joined to an appeal without special permission of the court hearing the appeal. To minimise confusion that may...

Seanad: Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: No matter what legislation we pass in this House there is no guarantee that it will not be challenged.

Seanad: Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: A connected person can make an appeal because he or she is joined.

Seanad: Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: I do not accept this amendment because an independent, transparent appeals process is to be established for this scheme. The appeals officer or officers will be provided with guidelines on the procedures for dealing with appeals. Having one appeals process for the scheme will ensure a consistent approach to dealing with appeals. All applicants will be advised on their right to an appeal and...

Seanad: Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: Unfortunately I cannot accept this amendment as an appeals officer cannot determine a matter of fraud, under the Constitution only a court can determine if fraud has occurred. The procedure is, if the scheme administrator has a concern regarding a repayment made, he or she should inform the HSE. The HSE would then investigate the matter further and, if it is evident that it may be a case of...

Seanad: Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: It is not easy to give bad news and if people have money in their bank accounts there will always be a certain reluctance to repay it. If money has been received through a fraudulent claim we have the duty to recoup it but the applicant will be notified about the mistake that has taken place.

Seanad: Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: How does it work under social welfare? That is how it will operate.

Seanad: Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: In these instances contact will be made with the person who received the money notifying him or her.

Seanad: Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: That is my understanding of the scheme and the manner in which it will operate. People will be notified of the mistake.

Seanad: Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: We will then enter into negotiations. This is normal procedure in order to give a person the opportunity to repay the money.

Seanad: Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (13 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: Taking a case to court will be a last resort. If moneys have been received through false claims we have a duty to ensure they are repaid as quickly as possible.