Results 8,121-8,140 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (8 Apr 2014)
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: Departmental Expenditure (8 Apr 2014)
Kathleen Lynch: Funding for suicide prevention is provided to the National Office for Suicide Prevention by the HSE from its overall budget for mental health. Funding provided in the years 2011 to 2014 is as follows: Year Funding €m 2011 4.1 2012 7.1 2013 8.1 2014 8.8
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (8 Apr 2014)
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 Appeals (8 Apr 2014)
Kathleen Lynch: The individual referred to by the Deputy has appealed the decision in relation to his application for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme to the HSE. The HSE has advised that the appeal was not allowed because the weekly contribution payable by the individual toward the cost of his nursing home care was correctly calculated by the HSE Nursing Homes Support Office in accordance with the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (8 Apr 2014)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (8 Apr 2014)
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 Apr 2014)
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 (8 Apr 2014)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Reports (8 Apr 2014)
Kathleen Lynch: The registration of St. Anne's Nursing Home, Woodford, County Galway was cancelled by the Chief Inspector of Social Services (HIQA) on Friday, 10 February 2012 under section 51 of the Health Act, 2007, as amended. The then registered provider consented to this cancellation. The Health Service Executive took charge of the centre in accordance with section 64 of the Act and made alternative...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Subventions (8 Apr 2014)
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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (8 Apr 2014)
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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Oversight (8 Apr 2014)
Kathleen Lynch: When the Nursing Homes Support Scheme was introduced, a commitment was made that it would be reviewed after three years. The Terms of Reference for the review are: Taking account of Government policy, demographic trends and the fiscal situation. 1. To examine the on-going sustainability of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme. 2. To examine the overall cost of long-term residential care in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (8 Apr 2014)
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: Hospice Services (8 Apr 2014)
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 Apr 2014)
Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy’s question refers to a private nursing home. All nursing homes are subject to the same core standards and regulations in relation to quality and safety in order to ensure the well-being of their residents. Under the Health Act 2007, statutory responsibility is given to the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), for the independent registration and inspection of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (8 Apr 2014)
Kathleen Lynch: “Locked in” syndrome is a challenging condition in which a patient generally retains cognitive function but requires constant clinical supports, such as ventilation. It must be acknowledged that the person's needs are complex and patients with such needs are generally cared for in an intensive care setting. The Department has discussed this case with the Health Service Executive...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Care Services (8 Apr 2014)
Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. While this case is quite unusual, it is not unique. As the Senator will know, there was a quite young woman in similar circumstances in Cork. We dealt with that. The individual at the centre of this case has displayed tremendous tenacity and bravery in dealing with his condition. As the Senator rightly said, I do not believe it is possible for...
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Care Services (8 Apr 2014)
Kathleen Lynch: The meeting, which will be held with Mr. Pat Healy, the new director of social care in the HSE, will take place on 15 April. He has experience in that he dealt with the woman in Cork.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Care Services (8 Apr 2014)
Kathleen Lynch: Therefore, we should be able to find a resolution. I am not certain how long that will take but at least we are moving in the right direction.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Labour Activation Measures (8 Apr 2014)
Kathleen Lynch: I hope I do not take too long to get to the point that is of interest to the Senator, but he knows what the replies are like. The Department of Social Protection provides a wide range of activation supports for jobseekers, lone parents and people with disabilities. One of the Department's key objectives is to support jobseekers to improve their education and skills levels in order to help...