Results 4,621-4,640 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch
- Seanad: Employment Support Services (1 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As someone who has had some dealings with the social welfare system in the past, I believe 78 days might still represent six months because weekends are not counted. It used to be 390 days, which could be split into different periods.
- Seanad: Employment Support Services (1 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Yes, but it might just be the way the Department calculates it. I will take a look at the information the Deputy provides. I would not like to mislead him about the qualification period.
- Seanad: Mental Capacity Legislation (1 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I am taking this on behalf of my colleague Deputy Alan Shatter, Minister for Justice and Equality, who is unavailable at present, as I am sure the Senator will understand. I thank Senator Daly for raising this important subject. It is particularly appropriate that he is raising it today, as earlier today the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality launched its report on the hearings...
- Crime Detection (2 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality who has had to attend the Seanad. He welcomes this opportunity to comment on recently published crime figures. The crime statistics overview published this week by the CSO relates to the period 2006 to 2010 and includes a range of additional information not included in previous releases. These figures cover the...
- Crime Detection (2 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I will be brief. The Minister for Justice and Equality is in regular contact with the Garda Commissioner and is always posing the question of what the Government can do through legislation and resources; depending on what is available, the requests will be met. It is something dear to the Minister's heart, as I am sure the Deputy already knows. There are actions which will probably have a...
- Emergency Services (2 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I am responding on behalf of the Minister for Health. I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue and for the opportunity to discuss the recent policy developments associated with it. Community response in various forms has long been an important support in the delivery of health care in Ireland and, in particular, in pre-hospital care for people who have been unfortunate enough to...
- Emergency Services (2 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: In this instance, we cannot blame the HSE. Its officials are not recommending that the procedure and the clinical standards be changed. It is important that we recognise that community first responders did significant good work in the past and, hopefully, they will continue to do so. There are times when there are unintended consequences following the introduction of particular standards...
- Social Welfare Code (2 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. He is correct that it is not just a relevant but a very pertinent issue that is being dealt with on an ongoing basis. Domiciliary care allowance is currently paid to more than 24,000 parents and guardians in respect of 26,000 children at a cost of approximately â¬100 million in 2011, with the accompanying respite care grant costing a further â¬45...
- Social Welfare Code (2 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I cannot give any commitment on behalf of the Minister, as the Deputy will understand, but I will definitely convey the request.
- Social Welfare Code (2 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy's suggestion is very helpful and I will also convey that. From my experience of children with disabilities, there are children who will not progress - we know that because it is obvious and we do not need to go into specifics. It is not even in one particular area. Children with autism can sometimes be on the very mild end of the scale and in other cases on the profound end, and...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (2 May 2012)
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 (2 May 2012)
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 (2 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Leaders' Questions (3 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: What about the working class hero?
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (3 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (3 May 2012)
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 — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (3 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 274 and 275 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (3 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: During 2011 the Health Service Executive was considering a proposal to close St. Brigid's Hospital, Crooksling. However, following court proceedings in relation to another proposed closure it became clear that it was not appropriate to make a decision to close a hospital such as St. Brigid's without a comprehensive consultation process. In this regard the public consultation process in...
- Mental Health in Prisons (8 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Department of Health and I announced the establishment of an interdepartmental group charged with examining issues relating to people with mental illness or a mental disorder interacting with the criminal justice system and its agencies. The interdepartmental group includes representatives from the Department of Justice and Equality, the Department of Health, and relevant services...
- Mental Health in Prisons (8 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I do not have that specific information but will ensure the Deputy gets it. I am aware he has a particular interest in the area. A new central mental hospital, which is being designed at present, will be of enormous benefit. As he will know, the Central Mental Hospital performs a unique service regarding the mental health of people who come before the courts. We cannot continue to have...