Results 10,181-10,200 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Jul 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 — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Jul 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Expenditure on Mental Health Tribunals since 2007 is as follows: Year Expenditure 2007 9,840,944 2008 9,755,372 2009 9,802,618 2010 7,887,565 Breakdown on expenditure in 2010: Fees 6,365,516 Travel and Subsistence 500,405 Salaried Consultant psychiatrists 859,625 Other costs 162,019 The Financial Statements for the Mental Health Commission, which includes expenditure on Mental...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Jul 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Jul 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As service referrals are made within each catchment area by the treating Mental Health Clinician and not at a national level the HSE does not routinely gather the information requested by the Deputy. However, following a recent Freedom of Information request the following information was collected by the HSE which provides details on the total numbers of service users being cared for abroad...
- Written Answers — Home Help Service: Home Help Service (18 Jul 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 — Hospital Facilities: Hospital Facilities (17 Jul 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Deputy will be aware that my colleague the Minister for Health asked the HSE to carry out a viability review of all public long-term residential facilities for older people, focusing on a number of areas including the unit's ability to meet HIQA Standards in terms of environmental structures, staffing availability, location, stock etc. This review will then form the basis for discussions...
- Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (17 Jul 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The provision of a stair lift is a matter for the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government under the Housing Adaptation Grant Scheme. In relation to the provision of other support services, this matter has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Palliative Care Facility: Palliative Care Facility (17 Jul 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Jul 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 749, 762, 800 and 863 together. Day services for adults with disabilities provide a network of support for over 25,000 people who have a wide spectrum of need, ranging from those with severe and profound disabilities who are likely to need long-term specialist service provision to people with lower support needs and greater potential for community...
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (17 Jul 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 — Health Service Executive Funding: Health Service Executive Funding (17 Jul 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The original question was sent to the Parliamentary Affairs Division in the HSE for follow up with the appropriate area. The HSE timeframe for answering PQ's is 15 working days.
- Written Answers — Health Service Expenditure: Health Service Expenditure (17 Jul 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Home Help Service: Home Help Service (17 Jul 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 759 and 761 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (17 Jul 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 Jul 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter, the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Service Executive Funding: Health Service Executive Funding (17 Jul 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (17 Jul 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 Jul 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: he Mental Health Commission has made Rules Governing the use of Electroconvulsive Therapy in accordance with Section 59 of the Mental Health Act 2001. he Rules govern the administration of ECT to involuntary patients. he Commission has also prepared a Code of Practice on the Use of Electro-Convulsive Therapy for Voluntary Patients pursuant to Section 33(3)(e) of the 2001 Act. These Rules and...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 Jul 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I have recently been made aware of the proposal referred to by the Deputy and I understand it has been examined by HSE South in the context of the overall reconfiguration of mental health services generally in the Waterford/Wexford area. The main focus of Waterford/Wexford Mental Health Services is to provide community based services which are appropriate and accessible in line with A...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Inspections: Nursing Home Inspections (17 Jul 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: In relation to the inspection of nursing homes by the Health Information and Quality Authority, inspection frequency, in terms of an actual site inspection, varies on a centre by centre basis. All centres receive a registration inspection and the frequency of further site inspections is determined on a risk based approach and take into account a range of factors to determine whether a site...