Results 12,001-12,020 of 15,268 for speaker:Kathleen Lynch
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (17 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As previously stated, the information requested by the Deputy is not available. State therapy services are provided having regard to demand, availability of resources and on a priority basis based on clinical need. Individuals in receipt of these services, who are in receipt of financial support under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, are not identified separately.
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (17 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The HSE has submitted its draft Capital Plan for the multi-annual period 2011 - 2015. This draft plan is under consideration and requires the Minister's approval with the consent of the Minister for Finance. Details of the plan will be published by the HSE following its approval. As the element of the Deputy's question relating to whether the community hospital meets the Health Information...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: There are a number of barriers and obstacles which exist in relation to the proposals in relation to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research, standards of care and the inclusion of Irish boys in international clinical trials, the most significant being the identification of a clinical lead in Ireland. My Department is awaiting a written proposal in relation to the development of a clinical...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 May 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 — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (12 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129 and 130 together. The Government has prioritised the reform of the mental health service in line with 'A Vision for Change'. It contains some 200 recommendations to be implemented over a 7 to 10 year timeframe. As implementation of the recommendations is primarily the responsibility of the Health Service Executive (HSE), the HSE appointed an Assistant...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (12 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: In 2010, almost 7% of the Health Service Executive Budget was spent on specialist mental health services. Approximately 90% of public mental health services are provided at primary care level and expenditure on these services is not captured in this percentage. The Programme for Government makes a number of commitments in relation to mental health including increasing the spend in this area...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (12 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: The Government is committed to reviewing the Mental Health Act 2001; my officials are currently scoping out the review which is expected to commence shortly. In the context of the review, the extent to which the recommendations of 'A Vision for Change' could or should be underpinned by legislation, will be considered. The review will also consider the provisions of the UN Convention on the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (12 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 and 141 together. The Nursing Homes Support Scheme provides financial support to individual's in need of long-term nursing home care. Under the scheme, individuals contribute up to 80% of their assessable income and a maximum of 5% of the value of any assets per annum towards their cost of care. The first â¬36,000 of an individual's assets, or â¬72,000...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 May 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 (12 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (12 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Child Care Services (11 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: I thank Deputy Costello for bringing this issue to our attention. I agree that one is lining oneself up for trouble where one does not consult or get the support of a community for the location of a facility like this. This should also be done through consultation with other agencies charged with keeping public order. The business of putting facilities in place without telling anyone, thus...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 May 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 (11 May 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 (11 May 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 — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 May 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 (11 May 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 — Community Development: Community Development (10 May 2011)
Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.