Results 741-760 of 1,095 for speaker:Jimmy Devins
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: The Disability Federation of Ireland in its pre-budget submission estimated the cost of introducing a payment of â¬40 per week at â¬183 million per annum but I am not aware of the basis for this estimate. There are significant limitations on the available data to enable an estimate of the cost of introducing a payment of â¬40 per week. The annual cost would be dependent on the...
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal 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 — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (20 Nov 2007)
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 — Health Services: Health Services (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: As the Deputy may be aware, an additional sum of â¬75m for revenue purposes was provided to the Health Service Executive for Disability Services in the 2007 Budget. This sum incorporates the 2007 element of the Government's multi-annual investment programme for the National Disability Strategy. This Strategy is committed to enhancing the level and range of multi-disciplinary support...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal 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 (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal 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 (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal 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 — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Nov 2007)
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 case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal 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 (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal 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 (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal 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. As the Deputy may be...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal 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 (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: I propose to take Questions Nos. 256 to 258, inclusive, together. The Deputy's question relates to the 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...
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: The development of the new Central Mental Hospital (CMH) at Thornton Hall, Co Dublin is the responsibility of the HSE. I am advised that preliminary discussions have taken place with Fingal County Council and that the CMH project will require planning permission. The HSE will seek planning permission at the appropriate time and will engage in the normal process of public consultation in...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (20 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: The content matter of all educational courses, including the special educational schemes to train health professionals, is a matter for the Department of Education and Science in consultation with the relevant Academic Providers and Professional Associations.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal 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 — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 provides people with disabilities with an entitlement to: An independent assessment of health and education needs A statement of the services (Service Statement) which it is proposed to provide, which will be prepared by a Liaison Officer Pursue a complaint through the HSE complaints process if necessary Make an appeal to the independent Disability Appeals...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (15 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the 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.
- Health Services. (14 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children. I share the Deputy's concerns about MRSA and health care infections generally. I reiterate my commitment to ensuring that high-quality care is made available to all patients and to the further development of our health services, in particular the issue of patient safety. Tackling health care...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Nov 2007)
Jimmy Devins: I propose to take Questions Nos. 113 and 115 together. 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 case...