Results 10,081-10,100 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Operations (19 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: It is not a one-way street. If the Minister sees a gap in the legislation or that additional powers are needed, he will act. As of now, he does not see any additional powers being needed, but the situation will be kept under constant review in light of recent events.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Station Closures (19 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: By the end of October each year, the Commissioner must, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, submit to the Minister a policing plan for the following year. Any proposals for the closure of Garda stations must be set out in the plan. The policing plan for 2013 has not yet been submitted to the Minister. While there is little point in engaging in speculation as to what specific...
- Order of Business (19 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Deputy Martin must have come to that conclusion lately.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (19 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 and 222 together. Of the 414 posts approved to implement the €35 million package of special measures for mental health introduced in Budget 2012, 353 are with the National Recruitment Service of the HSE at various stages in the recruitment process, 321 have been put to candidates to express an interest and others are awaiting competitions or the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Closures (19 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 Services Provision (19 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Mental Health Commission establishes a panel of independent consultant psychiatrists for the purpose of giving second opinions in relation to the detention of patients as to whether such patients are suffering from a mental disorder. Under Section 17 of the Mental Health Act 2001 the Mental Health Commission requires such consultant psychiatrists to: a) examine the patient; b) interview...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (19 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 and 222 together. Of the 414 posts approved to implement the €35 million package of special measures for mental health introduced in Budget 2012, 353 are with the National Recruitment Service of the HSE at various stages in the recruitment process, 321 have been put to candidates to express an interest and others are awaiting competitions or the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Closures (19 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 Services Provision (19 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Mental Health Commission establishes a panel of independent consultant psychiatrists for the purpose of giving second opinions in relation to the detention of patients as to whether such patients are suffering from a mental disorder. Under Section 17 of the Mental Health Act 2001 the Mental Health Commission requires such consultant psychiatrists to: a) examine the patient; b) interview...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (18 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: My World Survey, Ireland's first comprehensive national study of youth mental health which was launched on 16th May by Headstrong - The National Centre for Youth Mental Health and UCD School of Psychology tracks evidence of the damaging link between drinking behaviour and mental health in young people. Mental health is a priority for the Government including the mental health of our young...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabled Drivers Grants (18 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1493 and 1495 together. 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 Provision (18 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: A special allocation of €35 million for mental health was provided in Budget 2012 in line with commitments in the Programme for Government. Funding from this special allocation will be used primarily to strengthen Community Mental Health Teams in both Adult and Children’s mental health services by ensuring, at a minimum, that at least one of each mental health professional...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (18 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 (18 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Revenue Commissioners operate a Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Tax Concessions Scheme, whereby a family member of a disabled passenger can qualify for tax relief linked to the purchase of vehicles, provided he/she is living with and is responsible for the transport of the disabled person in question, has acquired the vehicle for that purpose and the disabled passenger is the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Carers Strategy Status (18 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The National Carers’ Strategy, which was published in July, sets the strategic direction for future policies, services and supports provided by Government Departments and agencies for carers. It sets out a Vision to work towards and an ambitious set of National Goals and Objectives to guide policy development and service delivery to ensure that carers feel valued and supported to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (18 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1529, 1591 and 1663 together. Of the 414 posts approved to implement the €35 million package of special measures for mental health introduced in Budget 2012, 353 are with the National Recruitment Service of the HSE at various stages in the recruitment process, 321 have been put to candidates to express an interest and others are awaiting competitions...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (18 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1534 and 1555 together. As this is a service matter both questions have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. However I would like to advise the Deputy that the Health Service Executive is carrying out a viability review of all its long stay nursing homes with a view to maximising the numbers to be retained within existing...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (18 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: Health Services Provision (18 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: Health Services Staff Issues (18 Sep 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.