Results 10,721-10,740 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1330, 1334 and 1335 together. Regulation 15 of the Mental Health Act 2001 (Approved Centres) Regulations 2006 requires that the registered proprietor in each approved centre must ensure that each resident, whether voluntary or involuntary, has an individual care plan. In addition, the Mental Health Commission, which has a statutory role to promote, encourage...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. Question No. 1332 answered with Question No. 1327.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: A special allocation of â¬35 million for mental health was provided in Budget 2012 in line with the Programme for Government commitments. Some of this funding will be used to initiate the provision of psychological and counselling services in primary care specifically for people with mental health problems.
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Inspections: Nursing Home Inspections (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Health Information and Quality Authority completed an inspection of the designated centre, referred to by the Deputy, on 17 January 2012. The report of this inspection was published by the Authority earlier this month and is available at www.hiqa.ie. There is no further report pending at this time.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Apr 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 — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 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 Services: Health Services (18 Apr 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 — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The NHSS will be three years in operation in October 2012 and the review will commence shortly. The reason for allowing this period to elapse is to ensure that trends and statistics will be available in order to inform the work. The review will look at, amongst other issues: o the ongoing sustainability of the scheme, o the relative cost of public versus private provision, o the...
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1367 to 1369, inclusive, together. There were 2,800 applications for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme in progress at end-March. Applications continue to be processed on a daily basis. Since the start of 2012, an average of 900 applications per month have been received by the HSE. On average, applications take between 4 to 6 weeks to process, from receipt of...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive published a 'National Review of Autism Services' in February this year. The National Review of Autism Services outlines the historical background, the current models that exist, the gaps in service provision and the need for a consistent clear pathway for individuals to access services in the least restrictive way. The report highlights the imperative for a...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 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 Services: Health Services (18 Apr 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 Services: Health Services (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Apr 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.
- Private Members' Business: Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 Apr 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I wish to add my voice to that of my colleague, the Minister for Health, in stating the Government wishes to ensure that pregnant women whose lives are at risk can access appropriate medical treatment in Ireland, including lawful termination of pregnancy. As Members are aware, termination of pregnancy already is lawful in Ireland when it meets the criteria laid out in the X case ruling, that...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Mar 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 — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (29 Mar 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy is aware the disability budget nationally was cut by 3.7% in 2012. The Health Service Executive (HSE) National Service Plan states that at least 2% of this should not impact on services and needs to be generated from other savings and increased efficiencies. The HSE is in discussions with the National Consultative Forum on Disability, which includes representative organisations...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (29 Mar 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (29 Mar 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Value for Money and Policy Review (VFM&PR) of the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Disability Services in Ireland is being undertaken in the context of the Government's Value for Money & Policy Review Initiative 2009-2011. The Review is well advanced and it is anticipated that it will be published in the first half of 2012 if accepted by Government. The review is made up of two...