Results 681-700 of 1,546 for speaker:Áine Brady
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (1 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: Implementation of the recommendations of the Commission on Taxation is being considered at present by the Department of Finance. The recommendation referred to by the Deputy will be considered by that Department, in consultation as appropriate with this or other relevant Departments, in the context of the Report overall.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes: Nursing Homes (1 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department does not provide financial assistance for the development of private nursing homes. I understand the Deputy is referring to tax incentives for the development of a private nursing home. This is a matter for the Department of Finance.
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (1 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (2 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (2 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: My Department's legislative programme includes a proposal to provide for the placing of health advice/warnings about the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy, and other health messages, on all alcoholic drink containers and promotional materials. A public consultation has taken place and the submissions received are being considered. The legislation will be developed in the normal way...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: I presume that the Deputy is referring to the Report entitled 'Alcohol Related Harm in Ireland' published by the Health Service Executive in April 2008. My Department received a copy of the Report at the time of publication. The findings of the Report will help inform the deliberations of the Steering Group being established to develop the National Substance Misuse Strategy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Tobacco-Related Diseases: Tobacco-Related Diseases (2 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: The Survey of Lifestyle, Attitudes and Nutrition (SLAN 07) is the definitive study of smoking behaviour across a range of demographics. The SLAN study was last conducted in 2007 and does not cover the period in question. The Office of Tobacco Control (OTC) also monitors cigarette smoking prevalence and behaviour on a monthly basis to gain a detailed picture of smoking patterns and to identify...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (3 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: Under the legislation, any income or assets transferred within the five years prior to applying for the scheme are taken into account in the financial assessment. This is not a new concept; the same measure was in place under the subvention scheme. However, the legislation also includes a provision, which only applies to items transferred prior to the 9th October 2008 (i.e. the date of...
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (3 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: As of the 27th October 2009, new entrants to long-term nursing home care can only avail of financial support under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme. Individuals who were in long-term nursing home care prior to that date can retain their existing arrangements or they can apply for the new scheme.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (3 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (8 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: The Department is not aware of any legal issues having arisen in relation to financial assessments and the land and property elements of the scheme. The Information Booklet on the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, A Fair Deal, clearly sets out how land and property are taken into account during the course of the financial assessment. Additional information is available in the Frequently Asked...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (8 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: The Expert Advisory Group established by the Health Service Executive (HSE) on diabetes published its report in 2008. Following publication, the Group actively engaged in assisting and directing the implementation of the report's recommendations. This has focused on the establishment of an integrated model of care for diabetes patients, on retinopathy and on how podiatry service can be...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (8 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: I understand the Deputy's question relates to the fees associated with the system of registering and inspecting nursing homes which commenced on 1 July, 2009. The Health Act, 2007 Act provides for the following fees: Applications for registration or renewal of registration under Section 48. This section states that the applicant shall include with the application the prescribed application...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (8 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: The cost of long-term nursing home care in Baltinglass District Hospital is â¬1,640 per week and this, therefore, is the cap on the cost per patient under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme. Individuals who receive State support under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme will contribute up to 80% of their assessable income and 5% of the value of any assets in excess of the asset disregard per...
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (8 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: The HSE's Guidelines on the Standardised Implementation of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, which have been approved by the Minister for Health and Children, state that, subject to overall resources, new entrants to nursing homes will have their financial support paid either from the date that the application was made or from date of admission to the nursing home, whichever is the later. It...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Support Scheme: Nursing Home Support Scheme (8 Dec 2009)
Áine Brady: Under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, individuals will contribute up to 80% of their assessable income and 5% of the value of any assets in excess of the asset disregard per annum towards their long-term nursing home care costs. The asset disregard is â¬36,000 for an individual and â¬72,000 for a couple. The HSE will pay the balance of the cost of care. Where a person's assets include...