Results 11,321-11,340 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 544, 545 and 546 together. The Department does not have a policy in relation to embalming. The remainder of the questions relate to service matters and as such have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (29 Nov 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 — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (29 Nov 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 (29 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The Department is currently reviewing the provision of public residential care in the light of the need to meet national standards and regulations, local demographic pressures and public and private provision. The review will serve as a platform for discussion and will inform the development of an overall strategy on how the HSE should continue to provide this service in future in view of...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Nov 2011)
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 (29 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I have asked the Health Service Executive to investigate this matter and to respond to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Anti-Racism Measures (29 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I compliment the Deputy on his ongoing commitment to this issue and he has spoken out against racism over a long period. Recent attacks on foreign national members of the community are the subject of ongoing Garda investigations and therefore I cannot comment on these cases nor on whether any racist motivation was involved. Any such attack must be strongly condemned and I urge anyone with...
- Anti-Racism Measures (29 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I again thank the Deputy. It is particularly important that elected representatives are careful in the language they use, not only on race but across a range of issues. Local authorities must drive policy on these issues and ensure that people with a disability or mental health issue and those from different cultures, races and nationalities live in comfort and security in our communities....
- Suicide Prevention (29 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I thank Deputy Lawlor for raising this issue which, as he will be aware, is close to my heart. The Deputy has also done considerable work on suicide in his locality. I recognise the importance of the safeTALK suicide prevention course which is one of a number of suicide prevention training programmes available through the Health Service Executive suicide prevention resource officers and...
- Suicide Prevention (29 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Deputy. I agree with him that we need to talk about this matter every time we get an opportunity to do so. It is no longer a hidden subject. We have to get rid of the taboo that surrounds it. We need to start breaking the silence that is causing the stigma, which in turn is preventing people from reaching out for help. When people decide to reach out, we need to be able to...
- Seanad: Health Services (29 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, and thank the Senator for raising it. I am pleased to take the opportunity to outline the current position on the staffing of occupational therapy posts in County Clare. Under the Health Act 2004, responsibility for the management and delivery of health related services to...
- Seanad: Health Services (29 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I will endeavour to find that information for the Senator. I take it from his contribution that the boy is only starting to display this behaviour. The important point is that it be dealt with as urgently as possible because allowing such behaviour to become embedded causes difficulty. I am sure his parents are very distressed at this turn of events and I hope intervention by me and the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (24 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) has statutory responsibility for the negotiation of prices with private and voluntary nursing homes. The NTPF is independent in the performance of this function and, in carrying it out, it must ensure value for money for both the individual and the State. The NTPF negotiates with each nursing home individually and may examine the records and...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Nov 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 (24 Nov 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 Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (24 Nov 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 (24 Nov 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 — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Nov 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I understand from the Health Service Executive that they are compiling the data that the Deputy requested previously. I have asked the HSE to attend to this matter, and respond to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.