Results 981-1,000 of 1,371 for speaker:Máire Hoctor
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (11 Nov 2008)
Máire Hoctor: According to the HSE's annual report for 2007, there were 8,467 people in receipt of basic subvention at 31 December 2007. Of these, 4,982 were also in receipt of enhanced subvention.
- Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2008)
Máire Hoctor: The Deputy need not worry about that.
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)
Máire Hoctor: We are not blaming anybody.
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)
Máire Hoctor: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate.
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)
Máire Hoctor: I believe so.
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)
Máire Hoctor: I believe so but I am not certain. We can check that.
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)
Máire Hoctor: The immediate issue is the question of introducing a HPV vaccine, but it is important to set the matter in a wider context. In September 2007, the Government endorsed the establishment by the HSE of a National Cancer Control Programme, NCCP, to manage, organise and deliver a national programme for the entire population, in line with the National Cancer Control Strategy approved by Government...
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)
Máire Hoctor: That is a disgraceful comment.
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2008)
Máire Hoctor: What about Sweden?
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (18 Nov 2008)
Máire Hoctor: Under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, A Fair Deal, a person will pay a contribution towards their care costs of up to 80% of assessable income and up to 5% of the value of any assets in excess of the asset disregard per annum. In the case of the principal private residence, the contributions payable will be capped at 15%, i.e. after three years of care a person will not be liable for any...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Nov 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. The Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Nov 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. The Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Nov 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. The Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...
- Written Answers — Hospice Care: Hospice Care (18 Nov 2008)
Máire Hoctor: This issue was addressed by my colleague Deputy Wallace in an adjournment debate on the 5th November when it was indicated that the HSE were working closely with the Hospice to ensure that, not withstanding existing budgetary pressures overall at the Hospice, the infusion treatment currently being provided for rheumatology patients at Harold's Cross will continue to be provided. As the Deputy...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (18 Nov 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. The 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 (18 Nov 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. The Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Nov 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. The Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (20 Nov 2008)
Máire Hoctor: As the Deputy is aware the new Office for Older People was established on 30 January 2008. In line with recommendations of Prospectus Report 2003 the National Council on Ageing and Older People will be absorbed into the Department of Health and Children. Legislation will be required and my Department is working on the legislation at present. The National Council on Ageing and Older People...
- Nursing Home Standards. (25 Nov 2008)
Máire Hoctor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 72 and 138 together. The Health Information and Quality Authority submitted its draft national quality standards for residential care settings for older people to the Minister for Health and Children on 29 February 2008. The draft standards have been published and copies are available on the authority's website. In line with best practice, the draft...
- Nursing Home Standards. (25 Nov 2008)
Máire Hoctor: Some staff have been transferred over, and more staff will follow. There is ongoing negotiation between the HSE and HIQA to finalise the arrangement to sign over the standards and put them in place.