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Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006: Report Stage. (31 May 2006)

Seán Power: I move amendment No. 1: In page 4, between lines 39 and 40, to insert the following: ""Fund" has the meaning assigned to it by section 11(1);". This amendment will define in the legislation what constitutes the donation fund.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: In the past twelve months the Long Term Care Group, which was chaired by the Department of the Taoiseach, has met on 21 occasions. The most recent meeting took place on the 16th May 2006. The report was submitted to Government earlier this year and is currently being considered by the Cabinet.

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: Work is ongoing in relation to the National Anti-Poverty Strategy (NAPS) targets for the reduction of health inequalities. Actions are being pursued in conjunction with a range of stakeholders both within and outside the health services e.g. the HSE, the Institute of Public Health, the Office for Social Inclusion (OSI), the Combat Poverty Agency, the Equality Authority, the Social Partners...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: Article 16.1 of the Nursing Homes (Subvention) Regulations 1993 provides that individuals resident in private nursing homes who are in receipt of a subvention from the Health Service Executive may not be charged extra for any service which is considered to be essential to their maintenance in the home and common practice in most nursing homes. Such services include bed and board, nursing care...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: As the Deputy may be aware, the Health (Nursing Homes) Act 1990 and the Nursing Homes Regulations 1993 provide for the payment of subvention for private nursing home care for applicants who qualify on both medical and means grounds. General rules for the Assessment of Means in respect of an application for Nursing Home subvention are set out in the Second Schedule of the Nursing Homes...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: I have been advised that the Health Service Executive (HSE) issued a reply to the Deputy on the 15th May, 2006, in relation to Question No. 184.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: I have been advised that the Health Service Executive (HSE) issued a reply to the Deputy on the 2nd May, 2006 in relation to Question No. 109.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has again requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: I have been advised that the Health Service Executive (HSE) issued a reply to the Deputy on the 31st March, 2006 in relation to Question No. 142.

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: I have been advised that the Health Service Executive (HSE) issued a reply to the Deputy on the 5th May, 2006 in relation to Question No. 275.

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: I have been advised that the Health Service Executive (HSE) issued a reply to the Deputy on the 5th May, 2006 in relation to Question No. 212.

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: I have been advised that the Health Service Executive (HSE) issued a reply to the Deputy on the 5th May, 2006 in relation to Question No. 213.

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has again requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: I have been advised that the Health Service Executive (HSE) issued a reply to the Deputy on the 5th May, 2006 in relation to Question No. 173.

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. This includes responsibility for the provision of the Housing Aid Scheme for the Elderly, on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Accordingly, the Department has...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 May 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.