Results 341-360 of 2,339 for speaker:Seán Power in 'Written Answers'
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (20 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: I am currently considering the scope of a possible inquiry relating to the transfer of patients from St. Ita's Portrane in the type of circumstances outlined by the Deputy and I hope to be in a position to finalise the terms of reference in the near future.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (20 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: 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 (20 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: 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 — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (20 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: As the Deputy may be aware the provision of funding to set up a business such as an internet cafe, would be a matter for the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The provision or establishment of centres for the training of people in computer science or art would initially be a matter for the Department of Education and Science. With regard to the availability of computer...
- Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (20 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive (HSE) under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. The HSE's responsibility includes the operation of the Housing Aid Scheme for the Elderly, on behalf of the Department of Environment,...
- Written Answers — Smoking Ban: Smoking Ban (20 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: I understand that the Health and Safety Authority has now responded to the Deputy on this matter to the effect that there have been no prosecutions to date in respect of smoking in company cars.
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (20 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: 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 — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (20 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: 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 (20 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: 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 — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (8 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: 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 (8 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: 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 — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (8 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: 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 — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (8 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: 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 — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (8 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: 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 — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (7 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: The Parliamentary Affairs Division of the HSE has informed me that a response was issued by the General Manager's office in Mayo on the 21st February in relation to the issue of enhanced subventions. The HSE may pay an enhanced subvention to people who cannot afford to meet the cost of care. An extra â¬30 million has been provided in 2007 for this purpose. On 29th January, 2007 the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: 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 — Sexual Assault Treatment Services: Sexual Assault Treatment Services (6 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy. The...
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (6 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: 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 and 2007. Last year, the Government funded the largest ever expansion in services for older people with a full year cost of â¬150m. This year a full year package of â¬255m has been allocated for services for older people....
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (6 Mar 2007)
Seán Power: The Government's sustained high level of investment in health care has enabled the completion and commissioning of numerous new facilities in both the acute and the non-acute sectors. This year, the sum available for expenditure in health under the Health Service Executive's capital plan is â¬559.5 million and over the period of the NDP the figure is â¬4.9 billion. The HSE has...