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National Parks (19 May 2009)

Áine Brady: I thank the Deputy for the opportunity to discuss this important issue in the House. Killarney National Park is managed by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government through its National Parks and Wildlife Service, NPWS. The national park is internationally renowned for its beauty and its richness in wildlife. It is protected under European Union directives and has...

National Parks (19 May 2009)

Áine Brady: Yes.

Schools Building Projects (19 May 2009)

Áine Brady: I am replying to this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe. At the outset I thank the Deputy for raising the matter as it affords me the opportunity to outline to the Dáil the process being utilised to ensure that there will be adequate accommodation in schools at primary and post-primary level in all parts of the country....

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (19 May 2009)

Áine Brady: The independent investigation committee appointed by the Health Service Executive to investigate the circumstances of the case referred to by the Deputy has completed a draft report. In observing due process the committee is circulating extracts of the draft report to those people involved in the incident affording them an opportunity to comment. The committee will consider such comments...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (19 May 2009)

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

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (19 May 2009)

Áine Brady: My Department is currently finalising a National Nutrition Policy, which will be published later this year. The Policy will provide strategic direction on nutrition for the entire population for the next ten years. There will, however, be a particular focus on young people 0-18 years. The issue of food poverty will also be addressed.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 May 2009)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 May 2009)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 May 2009)

Áine Brady: The Home Help Service and Home Care Packages are delivered either directly by the Health Service Executive, or by agencies on behalf of the Executive. Under the circumstances, I have referred this question to the Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Pre-school Services: Pre-school Services (19 May 2009)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 May 2009)

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

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (14 May 2009)

Áine Brady: The question of funding the facilities in question is a matter for the Health Service Executive, in accordance with the overall priorities for particular services as set out in its Service Plan. The Department has therefore requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 May 2009)

Áine Brady: 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 (14 May 2009)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 May 2009)

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

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 May 2009)

Áine Brady: The Home Help Service and Home Care Packages are delivered either directly by the Health Service Executive, or by agencies on behalf of the Executive. Under the circumstances, I have referred this question to the Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 May 2009)

Áine Brady: 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 (13 May 2009)

Áine Brady: RAPID and CLÁR are joint initiatives involving the Department of Community Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (DCRAGA) and the Health Service Executive (HSE). While the relevant agencies were involved in the assessment of projects sent forward for consideration, the HSE as the lead agency is responsible for the contractual arrangements involved in each of these projects. The Government recently...

Hospitals Building Programme. (12 May 2009)

Áine Brady: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue as it provides me with an opportunity to reaffirm the Government's commitment to developing community-based services at local level. Government policy with regard to older people is to support people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Where this is not feasible, the health service supports...

Services for People with Disabilities. (12 May 2009)

Áine Brady: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, Deputy Mary Harney, the Minister for Health and Children. I am pleased to take this opportunity to address the issues raised by Deputy O'Donnell. As Deputy O'Donnell is aware, a range of training, health and personal social day services are provided by several State agencies, including the HSE, non-statutory agencies funded by...