Results 11,921-11,940 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (8 Jun 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The Health Service Executive has reported that there is a valid signed Service Level Arrangement (Part 1 General Terms and Conditions and Part 2 Schedules) in place in all HSE areas for RehabCare for 2010. In relation to 2011, work is currently in progress to complete the 2011 Part 2 schedules. The situation regarding National Learning Network (NLN), another company in the Rehab Group, is not...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jun 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The Motorised Transport Grant supports people with a severe disability to purchase/adapt a car for travel to and from work. The eligibility criteria is governed by a circular issued by the Department. It is not proposed to change the current circular. I have asked the Health Service Executive to provide the Deputy with the details requested in relation to the number of unsuccessful...
- Spent Convictions Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The attitude to this Bill of the Government, particularly the Minister, Deputy Alan Shatter, is a demonstration of the fresh approach the new Administration is bringing to the business of the Dáil. As the Minister said last night, we will not adopt a knee-jerk reaction to sensible proposals from the Opposition benches. Indeed, we welcome such initiatives and will consider them on their...
- Seanad: Health Services (8 Jun 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I am taking this on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, and I thank the Senator for bringing it to our attention. I welcome this opportunity to address the House on the issue of cancer services at Sligo and across the system. The burden of cancer continues to increase. This year, approximately 24,000 people will be diagnosed with invasive cancer and over the coming...
- Seanad: Third Level Fees (8 Jun 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairà Quinn. I thank the Senator for raising the matter and will begin by outlining the background to the reform programme that is being undertaken in the higher education sector. The national strategy for higher education to 2030, which was published earlier in the year, provides a working...
- Seanad: Third Level Fees (8 Jun 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I will convey the Senator's request to the Minister. The proposal that the HEA takes a second look at this issue is about consultation but I will convey her concerns to the Minister.
- Seanad: Health Services (8 Jun 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I congratulate the re-elected and newly-elected Senators. I also congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his election to his new position. I thank Senator Terry Leyden for raising this matter on the Adjournment. In 2006 the then Department of Health and Children published a policy report on diabetes, Diabetes: Prevention and a Model for Patient Care. It set out a model of care based on shared...
- Written Answers — Departmental Strategies: Departmental Strategies (7 Jun 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The Working Group established by the Department of Health and the Health Service Executive (HSE) to develop a national policy and strategy for the provision of neuro-rehabilitation services has completed its work and formally signed of on key recommendations on 20th May last. The report recognises that given the current economic climate, the focus in the short to medium term has to be on...
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (7 Jun 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: Home Care Packages (HCPs) are enhanced supports over and above existing mainstream community services, with the objective of maintaining older people at home and in their communities for as long as possible. They are targeted at those at risk of inappropriate admission to long-term care, or acute hospitals, or those who require discharge home from an acute hospital. The HSE indicate that the...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (7 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 (7 Jun 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have referred this question to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (7 Jun 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputies are aware my colleague, the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, sought further information about the level of funding provided for, and the costs drivers impacting on the Fair Deal budget. The main priority was to establish what steps might be taken to allow more people to benefit from the scheme. A full examination of the funding situation concerning the Scheme, conducted...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Jun 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.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Jun 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for this question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Jun 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 — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (7 Jun 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The Parkinson's Association of Ireland is a charity with branches throughout the country, which offers support and information to people living with Parkinson's disease, their carers and families. The Parkinson's Association is a member of the Neurological Alliance of Ireland and the Disability Federation of Ireland. Both umbrella organisations provide support to the Parkinson's Association...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Jun 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: Transport services for people with a disability are generally provided by voluntary service providers that are funded by the HSE under Sections 38 and 39 of the Health Act. However, as a result of the limited public transport service in Co. Donegal, the HSE/North Western Health Board has for many years provided free transport services to day centres, day hospitals and other services. In the...
- Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (2 Jun 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As outlined in the programme for Government, it is the Government's intention to promote the recognition of Irish Sign Language (ISL). I would like to advise the Deputy that ISL already has formal recognition in the Education Act 1998. Under the Act it is a function of the Minister for Education and Skills to ensure, subject to the provisions of the Act, that there is made available to each...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Jun 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I have made inquiries with the Health Service Executive with regard to this individual. The HSE are investigating the matter and will respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Services: Nursing Home Services (1 Jun 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.