Results 61-80 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (27 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The National Office for Suicide Prevention does not provide financial support from a national perspective to SOSAD but funding has been allocated by the resource Officer for Dublin North East (covering counties Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and Meath) who is employed within the Health Promotion and Improvement Department of the HSE. This funding was made available through the Community Resilience...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (27 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (27 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (27 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (27 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (27 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: Funding for mental health services will increase this year, no matter what developments take place during the year. Funding for mental health in 2016 will increase from the 2015 outturn of €785m, to a projected budget of €826m in the 2016 NSP, an increase of €41m or 5.2%.which includes the €35m ring fenced for mental health. The last Government increased the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (27 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: Mental health funding for 2016 was set out in the 2016 HSE Service Plan. The plan was subsequently published and made available to all interested parties. Funding for mental health services will increase this year, no matter what developments take place during the year. Funding for mental health in 2016 will increase from the 2015 outturn of €785m, to a projected budget of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (27 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (27 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a detailed service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (27 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Budget for Mental Health Services for the years 2011 to 2016 are as follows. 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* €712 million €711 million €737 million €766 million €791.8 million €826.6 million * includes 2016 €35m provision With the establishment of the Mental Health Division in mid-2013, the Health Service Executive commenced...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Report (27 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: 'A Vision for Change', published in 2006, sets out a 10 year policy framework for Ireland's mental health services. Since 2012, the Government has provided additional funding ring-fenced for mental health. In 2012, the Mental Health budget was €711m. Today, it is €827m, an increase of €116m, or 16%, over this period. Overall, approximately 1,550 new posts have been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (27 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (27 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (27 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (27 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE has responsibility for the provision and operation of Primary Care Centres. Therefore, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this issue. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my private office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (27 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 comes under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality who would be best placed to answer and any questions regarding the Act.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (27 Apr 2016)

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 (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (26 Apr 2016)

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 (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (26 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (26 Apr 2016)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.