Results 401-420 of 1,095 for speaker:Jimmy Devins
- Health Services. (5 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: Under the one year review of the sectoral plan, which was set down in the Disability Act 2005, the HSE has committed to put in place access officers who will develop and deliver an appropriate training programme. This will ensure consistency across the health system in 2008. The key actions and timeframes relating to these access officers are the appointment of a national specialist in...
- Health Services. (5 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: The remit of access officers is clearly set out in Part 3 of the Disability Act 2005. I am sure the Deputy can, like any other Members, seek out that information.
- Mental Health Services. (5 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 87 and 145 together. The development of an acute psychiatric unit at Beaumont Hospital to replace the facility at St. Ita's, Portrane, is included in the HSE's national capital plan for the period 2006 to 2010. A project team has agreed the staffing and operational aspects of the unit. During 2007, with a view to optimising the location of the range of...
- Mental Health Services. (5 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: To reply to Deputy Jan O'Sullivan's question, a site has been identified.
- Mental Health Services. (5 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: On the Beaumont campus. A review of the location of capital projects on the Beaumont campus was commenced in 2007ââ
- Mental Health Services. (5 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: The site has been identified, the design has been approved and the staffing and operational aspects have been agreed, but in light of the development control plan, the campus had to be considered in its entirety.
- Mental Health Services. (5 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: It was a matter for the board to examine the overall development of the campus.
- Mental Health Services. (5 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: This was done in the development control plan of 2007.
- Written Answers — Health Research Funding: Health Research Funding (4 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 285 together. I met with Muscular Dystrophy Ireland in October last year. I wish to assure you that I am very aware of the situation for the families with children suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. I am aware also of their hopes regarding a proposed clinical trial led by the MDEX consortium in the UK. The funding of health research being...
- Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (4 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: The Minister met with the Irish Thalidomide Association on 17th January 2008 and she decided to refer the five individuals claiming exposure to thalidomide in Ireland for clinical assessment using the services of an independent international medical examiner. Officials of the Department have been in touch with Dr Peter Kohler, Stockholm, Sweden and I understand that he is willing to undertake...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: As part of the Multi-Annual Investment Programme 2006-2009 under the Disability Strategy, the Government provided the Health Service Executive with an additional â¬75m in both 2006 and 2007. This funding included monies to provide new and enhanced services for people with disabilities, to implement Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005, which came into effect on June 1st 2007 for the under 5s...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (4 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: As part of the Multi-Annual Investment Programme 2006-2009 under the Disability Strategy, the Government provided the Health Service Executive with an additional â¬75m in both 2006 and 2007. This funding included monies to provide new and enhanced services for people with disabilities, to implement Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005, which came into effect on June 1st 2007 for the under 5s...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: Throughout the country different approaches have emerged in relation to service delivery for individuals with autism. Early Intervention Services exist in many parts of the country. Some are run by the Health Service Executive and others are run by the non-statutory agencies. At present there are inconsistencies in approach and delivery of early services. The Health Service Executive is...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: I am informed by the Health Service Executive that a reply will issue to the Deputy this week.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: I understand from the Health Service Executive that a reply on this matter issued to the Deputy last Friday 29th February 2008.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: 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 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. The Executive, therefore, is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: 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 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. The Executive, therefore, is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: 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 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. The Executive, therefore, is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (4 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: St Vincent's Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin provides a referral service for public patients with eating disorders and has three dedicated national public beds for the assessment of such patients. Patients with eating disorders are also placed in St Patrick's Hospital and St John of God's when required. In a limited number of cases, consultants make referrals to other specialised eating disorder...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Mar 2008)
Jimmy Devins: As part of the Multi-Annual Investment Programme 2006-2009 under the Disability Strategy, the Government provided the Health Service Executive with an additional â¬75m in both 2006 and 2007. This funding included monies to provide new and enhanced services for people with disabilities, to implement Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005, which came into effect on June 1st 2007 for the under 5's...