Results 341-360 of 1,095 for speaker:Jimmy Devins
- Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: Suicide is an issue which affects every element of our society. The impact on people bereaved by suicide and whole communities caught up in its aftermath is shattering and closure can be hard to find. International evidence shows that reducing the suicide rate requires a collective, concerted effort from all groups in society, including health services, social services, other professionals,...
- Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: Where it is launched is completely immaterial. What is important is it is launched. It is a joint initiative between the National Office for Suicide Prevention here and the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland.
- Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: The main aim of this campaign is to promote positive attitudes and a greater understanding of mental health issues. We are also working on delivering the actions outlined in an all-island action plan on suicide prevention initiatives. This plan acknowledges the benefits that can be achieved through North-South collaboration. The Government is committed to the provision of quality care in...
- Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: An estimated â¬1 billion is being spent on mental health services and services to suicidal and potentially suicidal people and their families. While clinical diagnosis of mental health problems is a matter for the appropriate health professionals, as the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, stated, schools have a vital role to play in suicide prevention. Prevention must be...
- Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: This programme is available to teachers and youth workers. A range of initiatives is in place to promote positive mental health through both the formal education system and through the youth sector. Interdepartmental co-operation between education and health has been prioritised and I intend to build on this in my role as Minister of State with responsibility in both Departments. I wish to...
- Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: A particular priority for the Department of Health and Children and the Department of Education and Science in recent years has been the expansion of the supply of therapy graduates, including speech and language therapists to deal with the problem referred to by Deputy Stanton. Additional courses in speech and language therapy were established in three universities. University College...
- Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: None of them was cancelled, they were reorganised at different locations.
- Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: It was initially perceived that way.
- Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: It is a very good programme.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Nov 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. As the Deputy may be...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: The Disability Federation of Ireland in its pre-budget submission estimated the cost of introducing a payment of â¬40 per week at â¬183 million per annum but I am not aware of the basis for this estimate. There are significant limitations on the available data to enable an estimate of the cost of introducing a payment of â¬40 per week. The annual cost would be dependent on the...
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (20 Nov 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 — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: 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 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. The Executive, therefore, is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: As the Deputy may be aware, an additional sum of â¬75m for revenue purposes was provided to the Health Service Executive for Disability Services in the 2007 Budget. This sum incorporates the 2007 element of the Government's multi-annual investment programme for the National Disability Strategy. This Strategy is committed to enhancing the level and range of multi-disciplinary support...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Nov 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 — Health Services: Health Services (20 Nov 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 — Health Services: Health Services (20 Nov 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 — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: 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 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. The Executive, therefore, is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Nov 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 — Health Services: Health Services (20 Nov 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.