Results 4,721-4,740 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: In its Annual Report for 2010, the Independent Monitoring Group acknowledged that progress had been made in the implementation of A Vision for Change in 2010 particularly in relation to the development of new adult and child and adolescent mental health care in Dublin, Cork and Galway and the closure of outdated services. However, the Monitoring Group was disappointed that there had been...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: My colleague Minister Reilly intends to bring legislative proposals to Government to abolish the HSE Board structure under the Health Act 2004 and to provide for replacement governance structures and enhanced accountability arrangements. In tandem with the proposed new legal structures, new administrative structures will be put in place within the HSE which will reflect the need for a...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Services: Nursing Home Services (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Seanad: Symphysiotomy: Statements (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I thank those Senators who called for this debate which deals with a subject that is not only emotive but very pertinent and which needs to be dealt with. I will start by explaining precisely what symphysiotomy is, to give some context about its use as a medical procedure and specifically its use in Ireland. Symphysiotomy is a medical procedure that was primarily used before the advent of...
- Seanad: Symphysiotomy: Statements (16 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I thank everyone who has contributed to this debate. I welcome the people in the Gallery. I recognise some of them from previous debates on this issue. More than anything else, the contributions we have heard show that we are all of one voice on this issue. We want to ensure that the women who had this horrendous procedure imposed on them get justice. The procedure was not requested....
- Pension Provisions (17 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: If we could only meet everyone's expectations. I am taking this Topical Issue matter on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, and I thank Deputy Penrose for raising it. The so-called pensions grace period was introduced with effect from 1 January 2010. It provided that the reduction in public service pay, which had effect from the same date, would be disregarded for the purpose...
- Pension Provisions (17 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Like Deputy Penrose, I would hope we never again find ourselves in a position where we must introduce a scheme such as this, even though, under the agreement with those who are paying for the ongoing funding of the country, we have agreed we must reduce further. The manner in which this scheme was introduced did no one any favours. There are approximately 370 remaining grace period...
- Ambulance Service (17 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Deputy for raising this topical issue, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly. When an emergency ambulance is requested, the nearest available ambulance crewed by paramedic or advanced paramedic staff is dispatched by the control and command centre. On arrival at the incident, the ambulance crew assesses and stabilises the patient and provides...
- Ambulance Service (17 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: In all situations, local knowledge is clearly invaluable. In this instance there was a GP present and this individual was in constant contact with the ambulance service. We must, therefore, assume that the decisions made were in the best interests of the person who required treatment. I have taken on board what the Deputy has said and I will ensure the Minister for Health is made aware of...
- Written Answers — Home Help Service: Home Help Service (17 May 2012)
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 (17 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 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 — Medical Aids and Applicances: Medical Aids and Applicances (17 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 — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (17 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 — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (22 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: There are no plans agreed by Government for the introduction of further legislation in this area. As outlined in the Programme for Government, it is the Government's intention to promote the recognition of Irish Sign Language (ISL). In line with the policy of mainstreaming, sign language is reflected in the responsibilities of several Ministers under the Education Act 1998, Education for...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (22 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: My World Survey, Ireland's first comprehensive national study of youth mental health was launched on 16th May by Headstrong - The National Centre for Youth Mental Health and UCD School of Psychology. It tracks evidence of the damaging link between drinking behaviour and mental health in young people. Mental Health is a priority for the Government including the mental health of our young...
- Written Answers — Service for People with Disabilities: Service for People with Disabilities (22 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: In 2011, â¬10 Million was allocated to address the demography pressures. The funding addressed service provision under the following headings- day places, residential, respite, and personal assistance hours. The funding was allocated across the 4 HSE Regions based on the percentage of population as outlined in the table. Region Funding⬠Day Places ResidentialPlaces Residential...
- Written Answers — Service for People with Disabilities: Service for People with Disabilities (22 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 (22 May 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.