Results 11,101-11,120 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (25 Jan 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 (25 Jan 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 to 221, inclusive, together. Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 makes provision for the introduction of very specific obligations on the health services, including a statutory entitlement to: an independent assessment of health and education needs {Section 8}; a statement of services {Section 11} which it is proposed to provide; an independent...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (25 Jan 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: When the issue of the transfer of patients from Unit 3B to a low secure ward in St Brendan's Hospital, first arose back in December, I visited the hospital to satisfy myself that the temporary arrangements put in place for those 5 vulnerable patients were appropriate and would provide a good standard of care. During my visit I was satisfied that they were very well cared for and were...

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Jan 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. In her contribution she stated that the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation must not be seen as an "annoying little children's charity". Anybody who has met its staff or encountered the type of work they do would never think that. They are a highly professional specialised group of people. It gives me great pleasure to outline the position. We...

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (25 Jan 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I am anxious to listen to as many members as possible, but I am equally anxious to ensure there is a right of reply, when I sit down. There is not much difference between us; it is a matter of emphasis, as some have pointed out. I am not in the business of telling people how to vote except, of course, when I am asking them to vote for me in a general election. It is really irrelevant how...

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (25 Jan 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I hope I do not meet the same end.

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (24 Jan 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (24 Jan 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 (24 Jan 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The legislative framework for the registration and inspection of residential services for people with disabilities is provided for by the Health Act 2007, which envisages a role for the Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA, in this regard. However, as the Deputy may be aware, the Act has not yet been commenced in respect of residential services for people with disabilities....

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (24 Jan 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme is due for formal review in 2012. The scheme commenced on the 27th October, 2009 and will be 3 years in operation this year. The reason for allowing a three year period to elapse is to ensure that trends and statistics will be available to inform the work. The review will look at, amongst other issues: the ongoing sustainability of the scheme; the relative...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (24 Jan 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Jan 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Jan 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 (24 Jan 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: Government policy is to support older people to live at home and in their communities for as long as possible. This is realised through a range of community based services such as mainstream Home Help, enhanced provision via Home Care Packages, or through other service elements such as Meals-on-Wheels or Day Care. This is in addition to supporting access to other services that may be...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (24 Jan 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Jan 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Jan 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service issues, I have arranged for this question to be transferred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Jan 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 663, 670, 672, 674 and 679 together. The information sought by the Deputies is not readily available. However, I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputies as soon as it is available.

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (24 Jan 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: A special allocation of €35m for mental health was announced in Budget 2012 in line with the Programme for Government commitments. Funding from this special allocation will be used primarily to strengthen Community Mental Health Teams in both Adult and Children's mental health services. It is intended that the additional resources will be rolled out in conjunction with a scheme of...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Jan 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: The figure quoted by the Deputy of 15% of people with Parkinson's Disease never having been seen by a hospital doctor with specialist knowledge of the condition relates to a 2008 survey undertaken by the Parkinson's Disease Society in the United Kingdom. I do not have the information sought by the Deputy. However, the Department has asked the Health Service Executive to supply information...