Results 9,061-9,080 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The HSE, through its Occupational Guidance Service, works with schools, service providers, service users and families to identify the training needs of people with disabilities. The Occupational Guidance Officer provides one to one advice, support and guidance to enable individuals with a disability aged 16 to 65 years, including those with high functioning autism, to make an informed choice...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospice Services (6 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215, 216 and 228 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Feb 2013)

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: Mental Health Services (6 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (6 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I have received a copy of the recently published Report on the All-Ireland Young Men and Suicide Project and I am currently examining the recommendations contained in the Report. Dealing with the current high levels of suicide and deliberate self harm is a priority for this Government. Reach Out our National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention recognises the youth sector as a high...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Voluntary Sector Funding (6 Feb 2013)

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.

Topical Issue Debate: Community Nursing Homes (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: No.

Topical Issue Debate: Community Nursing Homes (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I recall that the last time I answered a question on this issue - for Deputy Catherine Byrne - the issue of having St. James's Hospital take it over as a sort of step-down facility arose. While I am open to correction, my recollection is that the hospital's licence to operate does not allow it to operate a facility off-site or off-campus.

Topical Issue Debate: Community Nursing Homes (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I am fully informed but anyway-----

Topical Issue Debate: Community Nursing Homes (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: It was because we investigated that issue. This will not be a private community nursing unit. It will operate in the same manner as the unit in Ballincollig, County Cork. Deputy McLellan, who is sitting behind Deputy Ó Snodaigh, is aware that it operates very well and it is availed of by people from the public list. It is run on behalf of the State and is run highly effectively. If...

Topical Issue Debate: Community Nursing Homes (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. Apart from it being within my own remit, I know something about this particular community nursing home in Inchicore because Deputy Catherine Byrne is continually raising the matter. There is concern in the area as to how a state-of-the-art building - which cost €10 million, not €12 million, although it is a substantial figure - could...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda Stations Refurbishment (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I will make further inquiries as to the difficulties and how they can best be resolved.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Visa Applications (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank Senator Clune for the opportunity to outline, on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, the numerous positive developments that have taken place with regard to the Irish visa regime since the Government came into power, in particular the developments relating to China. The available evidence indicates that visitor numbers to here from China grew by 26% last year. Such a...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Garda Stations Refurbishment (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for tabling this issue which is of unique interest to both of us because we come from the same constituency. I beg the indulgence of Members because there is a Topical Issue in the Dáil which I must deal with. It is fourth on the list and they have already started the debate. I am desperately hoping to get there for it but obviously I will stay while I can. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I have received a copy of the recently published Report on the All-Ireland Young Men and Suicide Project and I am currently examining the recommendations contained in the Report. Dealing with the current high levels of suicide and deliberate self harm is a priority for this Government. Reach Out our National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention recognises the youth sector as a high...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: A new Director of the National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) was appointed in November 2012. The role of the Office is to oversee the implementation of Reach Out, our National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention. The key functions of NOSP include the coordination of the implementation of Reach Out, the commissioning of research into suicidal behaviour in Ireland to develop...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (5 Feb 2013)

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: Health Service Executive Funding (5 Feb 2013)

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: Post-Natal Depression Incidence (5 Feb 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 803 to 806, inclusive, together. The HSE’s General Adult Mental Health Services provides care and treatment to women who are referred to the Specialist Mental Health Services during pregnancy and post partum. These referrals are usually through a GP or Primary Care Team. There are currently 123 General Adult Community Mental Health Teams throughout...