Results 11,261-11,280 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch
- Mental Health Services (13 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I appreciate the Chair's patience. I can inform Deputy Costello that I have already made a request to be allowed to visit the unit. I have been told it is not a difficulty. I did not make a similar request on behalf of other Deputies. I will make such a request and revert to all the Deputies in question. I assure Deputies O'Sullivan and Keating that people on overtime and agency staff...
- Written Answers — Rights of People with Disabilities: Rights of People with Disabilities (8 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: It has been decided that funding to People with Disabilities in Ireland (PwDI) must cease at the end of 2011. On the basis of a value for money review, it has been clearly established that the vast majority of the money allocated to PwDI is being spent disproportionately. The largest proportion of PwDI's annual budget has been spent over the last number of years on the operation of its office...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 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 (8 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 103 and 116 together. I have made enquires of the HSE and have been informed that a response issued to the Deputy on 7th December 2011.
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (8 Dec 2011)
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 (8 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: A fundamental principle enshrined in the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 is that of patient choice. Once a person receives approval for financial support, they can choose to enter any nursing home that is participating in the scheme in any part of the country, subject to the nursing home having an available bed and being able to cater for the person's particular needs. This applies to...
- Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (7 Dec 2011)
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 (7 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 (7 Dec 2011)
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 Staff: Hospital Staff (7 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 (7 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 (7 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The Mental Health Commission is an independent statutory body established under the Mental Health Act 2001 to promote high standards in the delivery of mental health services and ensure that the interests of those involuntarily admitted to Approved Centres are protected. In accordance with the Act, the Inspector of Mental Health Services is required to visit and inspect every approved centre...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 364 and 379 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 365 and 368 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 366, 367 and 397 to 407, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (6 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 375 and 376 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Dec 2011)
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 (6 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The HSE received 7,704 applications for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme between January and end-October 2011. In the same period, 9,153 applications (some of which would have been received in 2010) were processed to conclusion. There were just over 3,000 applications in progress at end-October. However, it should be noted that a significant volume of applications are submitted without the...
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (6 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has advised me that expenditure on health services for people with a disability in 2011 will be approximately â¬1.5 billion. Special consideration was given to disability and mental health in Budget 2011 through a maximum reduction of just 1.8% in the allocation for the two sectors. The relatively lower reduction of 1.8%, compared to other areas of the health...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 Dec 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 392 and 393 together. The cost of care in both public and private nursing homes is published on the HSE's website at: http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Find_a_Service/Older_People_S ervices/nhss/costs.html. The cost of care in public nursing homes is currently being reviewed. The cost to the State of care in each public and private nursing home is a service...