Results 11,201-11,220 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch
- Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (11 Jan 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The Motorised Transport Grant supports people with a severe disability to purchase/adapt a car where it is essential for him or her to retain employment. There have been no changes in the eligibility criteria outlined in the current circular issued by my Department which governs the scheme. The Motorised Transport Grant is administered by the Health Service Executive. Therefore, in...
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (11 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 Budgets: Hospital Budgets (11 Jan 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The level of funding available for particular health services this year, and the extent of savings required in the health sector, is being considered as part of finalising the HSE Service Plan 2012 which is currently underway.
- Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (11 Jan 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (11 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 Staff: Hospital Staff (11 Jan 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Mental Health Services (11 Jan 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The expenditure reductions necessary in 2012 will challenge all areas of the health system to provide continuity of services that is both appropriate and safe for patients. In common with other care areas, efficiencies and other savings will be required from the mental health service. However, I am glad it was possible to announce a special allocation of â¬35 million for mental health in...
- Mental Health Services (11 Jan 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: The units are not being closed, rather the position is under review. On what is proposed in A Vision for Change, we have not got our heads around what community care means in the context of mental health services. For instance, there is a community-based team in Cork, the members of which visit people in their homes, of which I am sure the Deputy will be well aware, not only on a regular...
- Mental Health Services (11 Jan 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: I did not say that. I said that in the previous two years there had been a lifting of the moratorium in order to allow provision to be made for an 100 additional places and that we needed to examine seriously how we could get specific posts back into the service. We still do not know how many will leave the service at the end of February. If the numbers who left in previous years are...
- Mental Health Services (11 Jan 2012)
Kathleen Lynch: Staff relations issues need to be dealt with under the mechanisms put in place. That has always been my belief and should happen. It is not the case that we are not aware of the issue, as we are very conscious of what is happening. We are keeping a close eye on the matter which I hope will be resolved, as such issues are usually resolved. On there not being a unit available for admissions...
- Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (15 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 297 and 357 together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Accommodation: Nursing Home Accommodation (15 Dec 2011)
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 (15 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy is aware it is a matter for the Health Service Executive to deliver services both nationally and locally within its budget; and overall health policy priorities in line with the overall resources available to it. The HSE is facing challenges in respect of all services in 2012, and in the case of Community Nursing Units these include challenges regarding staffing, funding and...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Dec 2011)
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 (15 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The transfer of patients referred to by the Deputy is in respect of 5 patients moving from an open unit to a low secure ward; the transfers are taking place following appropriate clinical assessment. However, it is I believe highly regrettable that it is necessary to amalgamate the two units in question over the Christmas period, and I completely understand the distress caused by the...
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (15 Dec 2011)
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 (15 Dec 2011)
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 (15 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (15 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply