Results 221-240 of 1,095 for speaker:Jimmy Devins

Suicide Incidence. (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: The second report by the chief executive officer of the HSE, to which Deputy Neville refers, was the report carried out by Professor Dinan. However, the Mental Health Commission report was carried out independently.

Suicide Incidence. (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I thank Deputy Finian McGrath for his question. In general, more money is being allocated to the cystic fibrosis field, for which I have a particular concern.

Suicide Incidence. (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I will be delighted to so do.

Acquired Brain Injury. (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: This report was commissioned by the former Midland Health Board and was completed during the period of transition to the new Health Service Executive structure. A multidisciplinary project team, including voluntary and statutory groups and clients and carers of people with an acquired brain injury, was established to examine the community-based health service needs of people with this...

Acquired Brain Injury. (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: The Deputy asked a number of questions. I will do my best to answer as many of them as possible and come back to him on the others. It is estimated that approximately 10,000 people are admitted to hospital with acquired brain injury every year. Obviously, the causes can vary from road traffic accidents, physical assaults, brain tumours or infections of the brain matter, such as meningitis....

Acquired Brain Injury. (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I would agree with Deputy Reilly that there is a long waiting list and that is the reason we are proceeding to build a new hospital. Would the Deputy repeat the second part of his question?

Acquired Brain Injury. (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: My understanding is that the home care packages will be re-introduced to the National Rehabilitation Hospital over the next week to free up beds. As the Deputy stated correctly, if the beds are occupied, people cannot be allocated to them. It is important that those who are ready to be discharged from the National Rehabilitation Hospital are discharged as quickly as possible.

Acquired Brain Injury. (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I include packages for nursing homes as well.

Acquired Brain Injury. (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I met with Headway Ireland and Rehab over the past couple of weeks and shortly I will meet with the Peter Bradley Foundation. The service it provides is of a high standard and is badly needed. My understanding with the HSE is that over the next couple of days those home care packages and nursing home packages will be made available to start allowing people to leave the National...

Acquired Brain Injury. (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I would agree with Deputy Stanton that we are behind the rest of Europe. I agree we need more consultants. As soon as the consultant organisations have accepted the new contract, the recruitment of those consultants will start. On Deputy Ó Caoláin's question, the budget for the National Rehabilitation Hospital is approximately €25 million. I understand that there was an overspend of...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I propose to take Questions Nos. 86 and 108 together. The proportion of overall health spending on mental health is frequently used to make a point on the adequacy of funding. However, it is not valid to make this comparison. As the nature and scope of total health services change, funding ratios automatically change. The 7.7% expenditure on mental health referred to by the Deputy only...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: The Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy, "A Vision for Change", which was launched in January 2006, provides a framework for action to develop a modern, high quality mental health services for a seven to ten year period. The Government has accepted the Report as the basis for the future development of our mental health services. An independent Monitoring Group was established...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 116 together. "A Vision for Change" — the Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy, was launched in January 2006. It provides a framework for action to develop a modern, high quality mental health service over a 7 to 10 year period. "A Vision for Change" acknowledges gaps in the current provision of services for people with eating...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: 'A Vision for Change' — the Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy, was launched on 24th January 2006. It provides a framework for action to develop a modern, high quality mental health service over the next 7 to 10 years. In 2006, a sum of €26.2 million was allocated for the development of mental health services in line with 'A Vision for Change' and a further sum of €25...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: Significant developments have taken place to promote the philosophy of a joined up government approach to disability and mental health. The two Acts (Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 and Disability Act 2005), provide the new framework within which specialist support services to children and adults with disabilities and mental health will be planned and delivered....

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: The Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy, "A Vision for Change", which was launched in January 2006, provides a framework for action to develop a modern, high quality mental health services for a seven to ten year period. The Government has accepted the Report as the basis for the future development of mental health services. An independent Monitoring Group was established in...

Written Answers — Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: Responsibility for the implementation of "Reach Out" the National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention, which was published in September 2005, rests with the HSE's National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP). The Minister and the National Office are fully committed to the implementation of the strategy. Significant additional funding of €3.05 million was provided in 2006 and 2007...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: The development of the new Central Mental Hospital (CMH) is the responsibility of the HSE. I am advised that preliminary discussions have taken place with Fingal County Council and that the CMH project will require planning permission. The HSE will seek planning permission at the appropriate time and will engage in the normal process of public consultation in this regard.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my 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 — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Oct 2007)

Jimmy Devins: The current recruitment pause is a temporary measure initiated as part of the HSE financial break-even plan. It will be reviewed at the end of October 2007. Of course, in any instance where a critical or essential vacancy arises it may be filled through redeployment of existing staff by the Line Manager or re-assignment of responsibilities based on assessment of priority need....