Results 3,541-3,560 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Jul 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for this question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (21 Jul 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: My Department has requested this information from the HSE and I will be in contact with the Deputy on its receipt.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (21 Jul 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: 1The Government is committed to a review of the Mental Health Act 2001 which will be informed by human rights standards. I have recently agreed the following Terms of Reference; In consultation with service users, carers and other stakeholders, to review the provisions of the Mental Health Act 2001 having regard to â (a) its general operation since its commencement; (b) the extent to...
- Written Answers — Clinical Trials: Clinical Trials (21 Jul 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: 1As I outlined in my previous reply to you on 17th May this year there are a number of barriers and obstacles which exist in relation to the development of a clinical trial in Ireland for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, the most significant being the identification of a clinical lead in Ireland. My Department has not received a proposal in relation to the development of a clinical trial site in...
- Seanad: Hospital Services (21 Jul 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: Before I go to my official speech, I wish to comment on the situation. It is my understanding there is no threat to the hospital. I could be wrong, as I am not the holder of all knowledge. I will inquire about the report the Senator mentioned and will contact him. I understand fully that any job is vital in an area as isolated as Valentia Island, which I know very well, but it is not as...
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (14 Sep 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 (14 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (14 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: In response the Minister asked for a full examination of the funding situation, to be conducted jointly by the Department of Health and the HSE. The examination identified a number of factors that are putting pressure on the overall budget for 2011. These included: · an unexpected increase in the average length of stay for nursing home patients, · a resultant higher net demand for nursing...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Sep 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 — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Sep 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 (14 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy is aware, the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, A Fair Deal, was introduced in October 2009 in order to address the fundamental inequity in the treatment of public and private long-term nursing home residents and to alleviate the financial hardship being experienced by long-term residents in private nursing homes. However, the new scheme supports the individuals in need of long-term...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Sep 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 — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Sep 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.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (14 Sep 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 (14 Sep 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 (14 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for this question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Sep 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 — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The Government's policy for the planning and delivery of services to people with disabilities is that they should be given the opportunity to live as full a life as possible and to live with their families, and as part of their communities, for as long as possible. The position in relation to the transfer of people with an intellectual disability currently residing in psychiatric hospitals...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Sep 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: Following the publication of A Vision for Change, a Working Group was established by the HSE to consider Mental Health Service Delivery Models and Inpatient Capacity for Persons with Intellectual Disability and Mental Health Problems. This Working Group completed its Report in September 2006. The strategy outlined in the report was developed in collaboration with specialist healthcare...