Results 601-620 of 1,371 for speaker:Máire Hoctor
- Nursing Home Support Scheme. (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: I remind the Deputy that the reason for producing the fair deal is to render private long-term care anxiety and stress free for patients, the most important persons concerned, and their families. The increase in the subvention to a maximum of â¬300 is a clear recognition by the Government of the difficulties endured by families who have relatives in private nursing homes. When a member of...
- Nursing Home Support Scheme. (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: In 1997, when the Tánaiste, Deputy Brian Cowen, was appointed Minister for Health he changed the legislation and recognised that families should not be responsible for the care of patients in private nursing homes.
- Nursing Home Support Scheme. (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: I will answer the Deputy's question. I understand the Irish Pharmacy Union and other interested stakeholders are meeting today. Positive negotiations have taken place on this issue in recent days and we expect positive news to emerge in the coming days.
- Nursing Home Support Scheme. (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: The contingency plan is that the discussions will continue.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: It is Government Policy that Community and Home Based Care should be developed to maintain older people in their communities for as long as possible and to support the important role of the family and informal carer. Respite is a resource that provides a temporary break for a family or an informal carer and it is an important element in the range of community supports available to allow the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: With regard to Leopardstown Park Hospital, I understand that the HSE met with the CEO and Chairman of the Board on Friday 25th April. It was possible through this meeting to draft a mechanism that would allow the hospital to continue respite care. It was agreed that the CEO and Chairman would contact the members of the Board of the hospital with a view to having this draft mechanism...
- Written Answers — Palliative Care: Palliative Care (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: Under the Programme for Government, the Government has committed to removing regional disparities in the provision and funding of palliative care, and to ensuring that the needs of all those who require palliative care are met. Additional funding totalling â¬18 million was provided by the Government in Budgets 2006 and 2007. Budget 2008 provided a further â¬3m for enhanced service...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: The Nursing Home Subvention Scheme was introduced in 1993 to assist with the cost of private nursing home fees. A subvention may be paid where a person has been assessed as needing nursing home care by the Health Service Executive and where the person has satisfied a means test. Since the 1st January 2007 there are no longer three separate rates for subvention. Persons who apply may...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: The development of Services for Older People is a priority for the Government. This is reflected in the funding committed to services for older people in Budgets 2006, 2007 and 2008. In 2006, the Government funded a significant expansion of services for older people with a full year cost of â¬150m. In 2007 a full year package of â¬255m was allocated for services for older people. Budget...
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: The Deputy will be aware that 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. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy in respect of step-down beds in the Dublin area. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Standards: Nursing Home Standards (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: The draft standards that the Deputy is referring to were published on 11th March, 2008 by the Health Information and Quality Authority together with a guide to the draft standards themselves. Both documents are available at www.hiqa.ie. The Board of HIQA submitted the draft standards for approval by the Minister for Health and Children, as required under section 10(2) of the Health Act,...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: The development of Services for Older People is a priority for the Government. This is reflected in the funding committed to services for older people in Budgets 2006, 2007 and 2008. In 2006, the Government funded a significant expansion of services for older people with a full year cost of â¬150m. In 2007 a full year package of â¬255m was allocated for services for older people. Budget...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: The development of Services for Older People is a priority for the Government. This is reflected in the funding committed to services for older people in Budgets 2006, 2007 and 2008. In 2006, the Government funded a significant expansion of services for older people with a full year cost of â¬150m. In 2007 a full year package of â¬255m was allocated for services for older people. Budget...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: 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. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated...
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: 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. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...
- Written Answers — Health Service Prosecutions: Health Service Prosecutions (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: 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. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: 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. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: 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. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: I understand that the HSE met with the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Leopardstown Park Hospital on Friday 25th April. It was possible through this meeting to draft a mechanism that would allow the hospital to continue respite care. It was agreed that the CEO and Chairman would contact the members of the Board of the hospital with a view to having this draft mechanism endorsed. In the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Apr 2008)
Máire Hoctor: 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. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...