Results 5,701-5,720 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (8 Nov 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (8 Nov 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (8 Nov 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Funding from the €35 million special allocation for mental health will be used primarily to further strengthen Community Mental Health Teams in both Adult and Children’s mental health services in respect of which €25 million has been estimated. Up to €3 million of the fund will be used to advance activities in the area of suicide prevention and a cost of €5...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Bullying in Schools (8 Nov 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (8 Nov 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Since the introduction of the registration and inspection regime for nursing homes in July 2009, all nursing homes are required to meet the same core standards. It has been acknowledged that there are variations in the cost of care in respect of public and private nursing homes. Historically, public nursing homes have employed a greater number of nursing staff and, therefore, had higher...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Nov 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. Pending completion of the national estimates, budgetary and service planning process for 2013 it is not possible to predict the service levels to be provided next year.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Nov 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 — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (8 Nov 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (8 Nov 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: St. Brigid’s Nursing Home, Crooksling was registered as a designated centre for older people by the Health Information and Quality Authority on 25 June 2012. Prior to registration, significant remedial works were carried out at St. Brigid’s to meet fire safety requirements. The HSE has confirmed that 66 beds will remain at present in the newly upgraded lower units and it...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (8 Nov 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 337 and 346 together. Huntington's Disease (HD) is a genetic, neurological disorder and is classified as a rare disease. The supports provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to people with HD involve a multi-disciplinary team approach to the provision of health and personal supports and incorporates assisted living services, including Personal...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Nov 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Nov 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 — Department of Health: Home Help Service (8 Nov 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Health Service Executive has 15 working days from the date a question is asked to reply to the Deputy. In relation to Parliamentary Question No 239, a reply is due by 15th November 2012.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (13 Nov 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (13 Nov 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (13 Nov 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 591 to 596, inclusive, together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (13 Nov 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (13 Nov 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Government policy is to support older people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. This objective is realised through a range of Home Care supports, or other measures such as Day or Respite Care facilities. These services are core to not only supporting the preferred wishes of many vulnerable older people , but also can alleviate...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Nov 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 — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (13 Nov 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I have no plans to set up another suicide prevention authority. This function is currently being carried out by the HSE's National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) which was established in 2005 on foot of a recommendation in Reach Out our National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention. The role of the National Office is to oversee the implementation of Reach Out and to coordinate...