Results 3,241-3,260 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 May 2011)
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 for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (10 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 May 2011)
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 for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (10 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: During a recent visit to the region my colleague, Minister Reilly, took the opportunity to visit Clonakilty Community Hospital, to inform himself on the range of services provided at the hospital, the rationale for the reduction in long stay beds at the hospital and the potential impact of this decision. During the visit the Minister was informed of the developments which have taken place in...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: Government policy is to enable older people to remain at home and in their communities, which is where they want to be. This is underpinned by significant investment to support older people to live at home for as long as possible through a range of community services, including home help. In some cases, where the service is approved and funded by the HSE, this may be undertaken through...
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (10 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (10 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The Government is committed to reviewing the Mental Health Act 2001, implementing A Vision for Change and reforming our model of healthcare delivery. The evidence is overwhelming that a modern mental health service is best delivered in the community. In these circumstances the Government is committed to developing community-based services and in that context will ringfence â¬35m annually...
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (10 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (10 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: Under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, individuals contribute up to 80% of their assessable income and a maximum of 5% of the value of any assets per annum towards their cost of care. The first â¬36,000 of an individual's assets, or â¬72,000 in the case of a couple, is not counted at all in the financial assessment. The scheme includes a safeguard that nobody will pay more than the actual...
- Child Care Services (11 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I thank Deputy Costello for bringing this issue to our attention. I agree that one is lining oneself up for trouble where one does not consult or get the support of a community for the location of a facility like this. This should also be done through consultation with other agencies charged with keeping public order. The business of putting facilities in place without telling anyone, thus...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 May 2011)
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 for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for this question to be transferred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have referred this question to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 May 2011)
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 for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (12 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129 and 130 together. The Government has prioritised the reform of the mental health service in line with 'A Vision for Change'. It contains some 200 recommendations to be implemented over a 7 to 10 year timeframe. As implementation of the recommendations is primarily the responsibility of the Health Service Executive (HSE), the HSE appointed an Assistant...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (12 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: In 2010, almost 7% of the Health Service Executive Budget was spent on specialist mental health services. Approximately 90% of public mental health services are provided at primary care level and expenditure on these services is not captured in this percentage. The Programme for Government makes a number of commitments in relation to mental health including increasing the spend in this area...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (12 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The Government is committed to reviewing the Mental Health Act 2001; my officials are currently scoping out the review which is expected to commence shortly. In the context of the review, the extent to which the recommendations of 'A Vision for Change' could or should be underpinned by legislation, will be considered. The review will also consider the provisions of the UN Convention on the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (12 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 and 141 together. The Nursing Homes Support Scheme provides financial support to individual's in need of long-term nursing home care. Under the scheme, individuals contribute up to 80% of their assessable income and a maximum of 5% of the value of any assets per annum towards their cost of care. The first â¬36,000 of an individual's assets, or â¬72,000...