Results 11,881-11,900 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch

Enterprise and Investment Visa (21 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I very much appreciate Deputy Eoghan Murphy's input. I note he has already had several conversations with the Minister in this respect. I thank the Deputy for raising the matter and for inviting me to outline to the House the future direction of the Government's policy in this area. As indicated previously to the House, there is scope for the Department to play a more proactive role in the...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (16 Jun 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 (16 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (16 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: Symptoms such as paranoia, hallucinations and suicidal ideations are common to a variety of psychiatric conditions for example schizophrenia or depressive disorders. When a patient presents with an illness there is often a number of possible causes. During the course of illness, the patient's symptoms evolve and consequently it may take some time to establish a final diagnosis. Any patient...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive (HSE) is working with the Jack and Jill Foundation to identify and prioritise the needs of each child on a case-by-case basis. The HSE will work closely with Jack and Jill to ensure that no child is hospitalised for want of adequate home support, provided by either Jack and Jill or the HSE. However, if a child needs hospital care, the HSE will provide this. I am...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (16 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: My Department does not directly fund agencies or organisations such as the one referred to by the Deputy. The Health Service Executive does provide funding to this organisation, accordingly as this is a service matter it has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.

Seanad: Fair Deal Nursing Home Scheme: Statements (16 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank the Cathaoirleach and Senators for giving me the opportunity to make a statement on the fair deal nursing home support scheme. I acknowledge that the events of the past few weeks have been very worrying for older people and their families owing to the uncertainty surrounding the funding of the scheme. As I am sure Senators are aware, the HSE recommenced issuing approvals last Monday...

Seanad: Fair Deal Nursing Home Scheme: Statements (Resumed) (16 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank everybody who spoke. Every contribution was extremely worthwhile, far-ranging and positive. There is one point I hear, not only in this Chamber but at any debate concerning the population of Ireland who happen to be over a certain age. People speak about these people as if they were an elusive group which is ring-fenced and protected. We have devised a positive aging strategy...

Written Answers — EU Strategies: EU Strategies (15 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The matter of an EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies has been a priority of the Hungarian Presidency of the EU. A decision has been taken that all Member States are to produce a National Roma Integration Strategy by the end of 2011. The Communication from the Commission includes a definition of the term 'Roma', similar to other political documents of the EU Parliament and...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (15 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand that the Health Service Executive replied to the Deputy's previous question on the matter on 16th February last. However, I have arranged for the Deputy's question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for an update and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: To ensure that resources available for specialist disability services are used in the most effective manner possible, service level agreements between organisations and the Health Service Executive (HSE) contain detailed information on the quantum and nature of the services provided by the organisation and the level of funding provided by the HSE. They do not, as a general rule, include or...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (15 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 559 and 560 together. I would like to reassure the Deputy that the welfare of residents is our primary concern. This Government places great importance on the policies and practical reforms we are implementing to ensure patient safety and quality-assured health services. Quality care and patient safety comes first for all residents of nursing homes, no...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Jun 2011)

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 (15 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: My Department is currently engaged in a Value for Money and Policy Review of Disability Services as part of the Government's Value for Money Reviews for 2009-2011. The Steering Group is chaired by an independent chairperson, Mr. Laurence Crowley, and has two other independent members, as well as members drawn from the Disability Sector, Department of Health and Children, the Department of...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Jun 2011)

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

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (15 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 571 and 640 together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have referred these questions to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Jun 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 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: The Minister for Health directed that the Nursing Homes Support Scheme be re-commenced from Monday, 13 June 2011. If the application is in order and complete, approval will issue in the near future. As this query relates to an individual case, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.