Results 9,961-9,980 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Oct 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: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Oct 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: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Oct 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (2 Oct 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 Provision (2 Oct 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (2 Oct 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) were traditionally provided to children aged 0 - 15 years and care and treatment of 16 and 17 year olds was the responsibility of the adult service. However, A Vision for Change recommended that CAMHS should be provided for all up to the age of 18 years. The implementation of A Vision for Change is a work in progress and transitional...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (2 Oct 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Applications (2 Oct 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive (HSE) does not operate a national scheme with a fixed list of entitlements which includes footwear allowances to people who require orthopaedic footwear. Local offices may operate a discretionary budget which covers a wide range of items ranging from mobility aids to communication aids. It is possible that some individuals have received orthopaedic footwear in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (2 Oct 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 Facilities (2 Oct 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: Health Services (2 Oct 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: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I can confirm that the person mentioned by the Deputy was referred to the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) and following assessment by the hospital's liaison service, he was placed on the waiting list for admission to the NRH. The person will be admitted to the NRH with a view to ascertaining a rehabilitation programme for him, which will be tailored to meet his individual needs. He...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Bed Numbers (27 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The bed provision at the Hospital of the Assumption was reduced by 22 in September 2011, from 67 to 45 beds. This was due to budgetary pressures within the health service and the substantial over-reliance on agency staffing to maintain the facility in the context of the moratorium. Since earlier this year the HSE has been working on a new approach to introduce a management and operational...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (27 Sep 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: Mental Health Act Review (27 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Government and I attach great importance to the review of the Mental Health Act 2001 which is underlined by a 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". In June 2011, my colleague with responsibility for Mental Health Services, Minister Kathleen...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (27 Sep 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: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The driving and monitoring functions in respect of the Council of Europe Disability Action Plan 2006 - 2015, reside in the Department of Justice and Equality. The Department of Health understands that the latest progress report was compiled in 2008. The Department of Health will arrange to prepare an update for the Deputy in relation to progress on action lines 8, 9 and 10 that fall under...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (27 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Huntington's Disease (HD) is a genetic, neurological disorder and is classified as a rare disease. The supports provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to people with HD involve a multi-disciplinary team approach to the provision of health and personal supports and incorporates assisted living services, including Personal Assistant Services, Aids & Appliances and hospital, primary...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (27 Sep 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (27 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: When the Nursing Homes Support Scheme commenced in October 2009, a commitment was made that it would be reviewed after three years. The reason for allowing this period to elapse is to ensure that trends and statistics will be available in order to inform the work. A public consultation process to inform the review concluded in mid-July. The Department will be publishing a summary report of...