Results 7,481-7,500 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (5 Nov 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: Mental health has again succeeded in obtaining a substantial ring-fenced allocation, within the overall budgetary context. The current economic environment presents a significant challenge for the health system generally in delivering services. However, mental health is being treated as a priority in so far as we can. The announcement in Budget 2014 of €20 million ring-fenced for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (5 Nov 2013)
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: Disabilities Services Funding (5 Nov 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: This Government currently provides funding of over €1.5 billion to the Disability Services Programme through the HSE’s National Service Plan for 2013, and is committed to protecting front-line services for people with disabilities to the greatest possible extent. In 2013 the HSE is seeking to maximise the provision of services within available resources and is committed to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (5 Nov 2013)
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: Palliative Care for Children (5 Nov 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: The issue of the provision of home care packages for children with life-limiting conditions is complex. This group includes children who may require short to medium care, children who have a disability and require long-term care and also sick children for whom there is no reasonable hope of a cure and who are expected to die. "Palliative Care for Children with Life-limiting Conditions in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (5 Nov 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this matter has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (5 Nov 2013)
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: Health Services Issues (5 Nov 2013)
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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (5 Nov 2013)
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: Health Services Issues (5 Nov 2013)
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 Homes Support Scheme Oversight (5 Nov 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: Work on the Review of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme is ongoing. It is expected that the Review will be completed in early 2014 and the report will then be made publicly available.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (5 Nov 2013)
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 (5 Nov 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: Dealing with the current high levels of suicide and deliberate self harm is a priority for this Government. Reach Out our National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention makes a number of recommendations in relation to fast track referrals to community-based mental health services, effective response to deliberate self-harm, training, reducing stigma and promoting positive mental health,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (5 Nov 2013)
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: HSE Properties (5 Nov 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care for Children (5 Nov 2013)
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 (5 Nov 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: The information requested by the Deputy is not available in my Department. However, I have asked the HSE to provide the information it has available directly to you in relation these matters.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Review (5 Nov 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: Conscious of the position of the Ombudsman that the Motorised Transport Grant Scheme was illegal in the context of the Equal Status Acts the grant was closed on the 26th February earlier this year. The scheme remains closed. An inter-departmental group, chaired by the Department of An Taoiseach has been working to develop detailed proposals for the operation of a new statutory scheme for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (5 Nov 2013)
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: Health Services Issues (5 Nov 2013)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.