Results 9,261-9,280 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Applications (18 Dec 2012)
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: Care of the Elderly (18 Dec 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Policy in relation to elder abuse is derived from Protecting our Future, the Working Group on Elder Abuse Report 2002 and the 2009 Review of that Report. The Health Service Executive's (HSE) Elder Abuse Service is comprised of a dedicated staffing structure throughout the country, unified data collection, national and regional oversight mechanisms, a research facility based in UCD and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Motorised Transport Grant (18 Dec 2012)
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: Mobility Allowance Rates (18 Dec 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: There is no change to the monthly rate for mobility allowance for 2013. The monthly rate in 2013 will remain at the current rate of €208.50.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (18 Dec 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Protecting the vulnerable, including supporting older people to remain at home and in their communities for as long as possible, is a priority for this Government. The details raised by the Deputy in relation to home care provision for 2013 are being considered at present in the context of finalising the HSE Service plan for next year, which is due be published in the near future. However,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (18 Dec 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: HSE services for people with eating disorders are embedded in the Community Mental Health Service and in Primary Care. Individuals with eating disorders frequently present to the primary care practitioner with complications of their condition and early intervention at this level greatly improves outcomes. Community based Adult Mental Health Services receive referrals from Primary Care and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Dec 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Expenditure (18 Dec 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive is currently collecting data in relation to the number of recipients and the total cost of the mobility allowance in 2010, 2011 and up to the end of September 2012. When the data is available the Department will forward it on to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Motorised Transport Grant (18 Dec 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive is currently collecting data in relation to the number of recipients and the total cost of the motorised transport grant in 2010, 2011 and up to the end of September 2012. When the data is available the Department will forward it on to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Expenditure (18 Dec 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Department accepts that significant issues have been raised by the Ombudsman in relation to the Mobility Allowance, the Motorised Transport Grant and the Equal Status Acts in relation to age limits and the definition of disability. The Department’s policy objective remains to ensure that all schemes meet the requirements of the Equal Status Acts while endeavouring to make sure that...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Expenditure (18 Dec 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Department has sought the information requested by the Deputy from the Health Service Executive. The Department will forward the information when it is received.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance (18 Dec 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Department accepts that significant issues have been raised by the Ombudsman in relation to the Motorised Transport Grant, the Mobility Allowance and the Equal Status Acts in relation to age limits and the definition of disability. The Department’s policy objective remains to ensure that all schemes meet the requirements of the Equal Status Acts while endeavouring to make sure...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Commission Reports (18 Dec 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Under Section 51 of the Mental Health Act 2001, the Inspector of Mental Health Services must visit and inspect every approved centre at least once in each year and may visit and inspect any other premises where mental health services are provided. In some cases the Inspector may decide to re-visit an approved centre where issues of non-compliance are identified. All inspection reports are...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (18 Dec 2012)
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: Home Help Service (18 Dec 2012)
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: Proposed Legislation (18 Dec 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The legislation which governs the involuntary admission of patients to approved centres is the Mental Health Act 2001. This Act is being reviewed at present in line with the commitment contained in the Programme for Government to review the Act "informed by human rights standards and in consultation with service users, carers and other stakeholders". The Government and I attach great...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (18 Dec 2012)
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: Hospital Services (18 Dec 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (18 Dec 2012)
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: Home Help Service (18 Dec 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.