Results 221-240 of 1,371 for speaker:Máire Hoctor

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (20 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 522, 540, 541 and 543 to 545, inclusive, together. The Scheme of Housing Aid for Older People is part of a revised framework of grant aid, introduced on 1 November 2007, to assist older people and people with a disability with their accommodation needs. The scheme, which amalgamates the provisions of the old Essential Repairs Grant Scheme and the existing...

Written Answers — Fire Services: Fire Services (20 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: The training of fire service personnel is the statutory duty of individual fire authorities. The Fire Services Council, established in 1983 under the Fire Services Act 1981, provides a central training programme for fire officers which complements and supplements the local training programmes of the fire authorities. I am assured that the Council's programme has included training courses in...

Care of the Elderly. (21 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 49 and 52 together. The legislation for the new nursing home support scheme, a fair deal, is being drafted. The intention is to publish the Bill as soon as possible and to have it in place by 1 January 2008. The Minister originally announced her proposals for the new nursing home support scheme in December 2006. Information leaflets, a guide to the fair deal...

Care of the Elderly. (21 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: I also met nursing home owners in recent times and I am aware of their concerns. The NTPF is still in the preparatory stages of finalising the forthcoming legislation. We propose to introduce the legislation as soon as possible and expect the advertisement relating to nursing homes to be placed in the near future. I understand people's concerns in that regard. Applications to provide...

Care of the Elderly. (21 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: She would be allowed to remain only if she were the carer of the person or persons originally admitted to the nursing home.

Care of the Elderly. (21 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: As Deputy Reilly has a quarter share in a nursing home he is aware of the fact that inspections take place in private nursing homes at least twice a year. We already achieve a standard. If a house is already transferred it is not an issue with regard to the payment of nursing care. We anticipate the HIQA standards will be ready by June next year.

Care of the Elderly. (21 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: The Health Act 2007 provides for the establishment of the Health Information and Quality Authority, which will provide the standards of nursing care in public and private nursing homes. Private nursing homes are already subject to inspection. It is expected that HIQA standards will be in place next year at which point they will be rolled out.

Care of the Elderly. (21 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: It will happen next year and will include residential nursing homes.

Care of the Elderly. (21 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: I agree that the cheapest price may not mean the best standard. We will rely on the NTPF to ensure that in the tendering process the best standard is assessed on an individual basis for each nursing home which enters into the contract.

Care of the Elderly. (21 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: This is why HIQA was established as an independent inspection body to investigate public and private nursing homes. Deputy Reilly will appreciate that we know people live longer and in a healthier state if they remain at home for as long as possible. The Government has an excellent record of achievement in this. This year, we had the successful introduction of home care packages throughout...

Written Answers — Private Nursing Homes: Private Nursing Homes (21 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: Currently, private nursing homes are registered in accordance with the Health (Nursing Homes) Act 1990 and are subject to inspection by the Health Service Executive on the basis of the standards set out in the Care and Welfare Regulations 1993. However, the Deputy will be aware that the Health Act 2007 provides for the registration and inspection of all nursing homes – public, private and...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (21 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: In December 2006 the Minister announced that the subvention scheme would be replaced by a new nursing home support scheme — A Fair Deal. It is intended to have the legislation for the scheme in place by 1 January 2008. This scheme will apply to everyone who needs nursing home care, whether a person holds a medical card or not. Most older people in long-term care already have medical cards...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (21 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Inspections: Nursing Home Inspections (21 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. The Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Inspections: Nursing Home Inspections (21 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. During 2006 the HSE completed 870 inspections in the 437 registered private nursing homes in operation across the country. The Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to supply the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (22 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: The proposed new nursing home support scheme aims to remedy the inequities that exist in the current system. At present, people face greatly different costs depending on whether they are in public or private nursing homes. In addition, individual contributions in public places are based on a flat rate regardless of an individual's wealth, whereas State support for individuals in private...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (22 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (22 Nov 2007)

Máire Hoctor: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...