Results 961-980 of 1,371 for speaker:Máire Hoctor
- Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (12 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: 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 — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (12 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: The Bill providing for the Fair Deal Scheme is at an advanced stage and being finalised by the Office of the Attorney General at present. It is intended to publish the Bill as soon as possible following Government approval. The scheme will be introduced on a national basis once the necessary legal and administrative arrangements are in place.
- Osteoporosis Services. (12 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: I am pleased to have the opportunity to discuss this matter. I reaffirm the Government's commitment to services for older people and outline the context of this matter with regard to the Irish Osteoporosis Society. Osteoporosis can affect men, women and children of all ages. Many cases of osteoporosis remain undetected until a fracture is sustained and it is difficult to give the exact...
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (7 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 80 and 93 together. The Report of the Leas Cross Nursing Home Task Force, established by the Health Service Executive (HSE) on 26 February, 2007, was received in my Department earlier this year. The Report covers a wide range of recommendations relating to the complex health and social care needs of older people in Ireland. I understand that the HSE has...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (7 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: The Bill providing for the Fair Deal scheme is at a very advanced stage and is being finalised by the Office of the Attorney General at present. It is intended to publish the Bill as soon as possible following Government approval.
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (7 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: Under the Programme for Government, the Government has committed to removing the regional disparities in the provision and funding of palliative care, and to ensuring that the needs of all those who require palliative care are met. The Department of Health and Children is committed to working with the HSE and other key stakeholders in developing palliative care services throughout Ireland....
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: 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 — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (6 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: Since the announcement of the new nursing home support scheme, A Fair Deal, the Department has met with the National Federation of Pensioners' Associations, the Irish Farmers Association, the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament and the Social Partners. The Department also attended the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament AGM at its request and participated in a workshop on the new scheme. In...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: 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 (5 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: Since the announcement of the Fair Deal in December 2006, information leaflets and frequently asked questions outlining the proposals of the scheme have been available on the Department's website. In addition, the Department has endeavoured to address all queries, concerns and representations from interest groups, public representatives and members of the public. The Bill providing for the...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Accommodation: Nursing Home Accommodation (5 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: 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 — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (5 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: Under the Fair Deal, individuals who require long-term residential care will contribute a maximum of 80% of their net assessable income whether for public or private nursing home care. In calculating an individual's net assessable income, it is proposed that account can be taken of specified items of expenditure. Depending on the amount of a person's assessable income, there may also be a...
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (5 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: 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, 2007 and 2008. In 2006, the Government a significant expansion of services for older people with a full year cost of â¬150m. In 2007 a full year package of â¬255m was allocated for services for older people. Budget 2008...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: I am happy to say that the Home Care Package programme has not been terminated and has, in fact, been expanded this year. Home Care Packages are an additional support over and above existing mainstream community services and are used to maintain an older person at home via additional supports and therapy services. They are designed to be flexible and are particularly targeted at those at risk...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: 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 — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (5 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: The Bill providing for the Fair Deal scheme is at a very advanced stage and is being finalised by the Office of the Attorney General at present. It is intended to publish the Bill as soon as possible following Government approval. Under the new nursing home support scheme, A Fair Deal, the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) will negotiate prices for long-term care with private nursing...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: 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 — Health Services: Health Services (5 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: 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 — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (5 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: 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 — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (5 Feb 2008)
Máire Hoctor: 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...