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Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (1 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 — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (31 May 2006)

Seán Power: The Department has been in contact with the Health Service Executive again and they have assured the Department that they have not received the quotations.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 May 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 (31 May 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 (31 May 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.

Health Services. (31 May 2006)

Seán Power: I thank the Deputy for raising the question as it provides me with an opportunity to outline to the current situation in the meals on wheels service nationally and to indicate the priority we give it. It plays a vital role in the provision of community care and I express our appreciation to all involved in the service, particularly those working on a voluntary basis. This Government has made...

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Seán Power: Two points must be addressed. A number of consultations between the Departments of Health and Children, Finance and Social and Family Affairs, the Health Service Executive, the Office of the Attorney General, the Revenue Commissioners, the probate office of the High Court, the Courts Service, the Office of the Wards of Court and the Office of the Ombudsman needed to take place before we could...

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Seán Power: Regarding the 28 days, there is no desire——

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Seán Power: ——on the part of anyone in the Department of Health and Children to unnecessarily delay these payments. However, if we were to include a 28-day time limit in legislation, it would place significant constraints on all parties involved. It is unnecessary and could have legal implications. If a particular person who was dealing with the file was laid up at home for a couple of days, the...

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Seán Power: Whether the Deputy trusts me, we should wait to determine how the scheme operates. We will just see——

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Seán Power: I could stand on my head——

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Seán Power: If Deputies give me the chance, I will explain.

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Seán Power: I would be quite happy to deal with the Deputy's amendments.

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Seán Power: I clearly explained our efforts to try to make the scheme as simple as possible so that people can get their money without requiring recourse to legal assistance or incurring the expenses involved therein. The system will operate in such a way that once an application has been processed and an agreement reached on the amount of money due, the person in question will be notified. He or she...

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Seán Power: For a change, the Deputy should listen to me. The person has 28 days to appeal the decision. If no appeal is made within that time, the cheque will issue immediately. We cannot be more straightforward.

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Seán Power: I move amendment No. 5: In page 12, line 19, after "establish" to insert "and manage". The purpose of this amendment is to allow the Health Service Executive manage the donation fund.

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Seán Power: I move amendment No. 6: In page 12, line 21, to delete "towards the provision of" and substitute "by the Executive for the purposes of providing".

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Seán Power: I move amendment No. 7: In page 12, line 27, to delete "An" and substitute "If the Fund is established, an".

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Seán Power: I move amendment No. 8: In page 12, to delete lines 36 and 37 and substitute the following: "(b) such other moneys that are accepted under subsection (11), constitute the proceeds of the sale or other disposal of land or other property accepted under that subsection, or constitute income received on, or the proceeds of the sale or other disposal of, investments made pursuant to subsection...

Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (31 May 2006)

Seán Power: I move amendment No. 9: In page 13, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: "(9) The Fund shall consist of such accounts as the Minister, after consultation with the Minister for Finance, determines. (10) Subject to section 18 in so far as that section relates to the Fund, the Executive shall keep the accounts of the Fund. (11) The Executive may accept a gift of moneys, land or other...