Results 261-280 of 1,546 for speaker:Áine Brady
- Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 May 2009)
Áine Brady: If neither is?
- Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 May 2009)
Áine Brady: Then there is nothing to take into account.
- Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 May 2009)
Áine Brady: If they do not own the house and have no asset.
- Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 May 2009)
Áine Brady: The definition of a couple is that they must live together.
- Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 May 2009)
Áine Brady: The definition of "couple" is set out in section 4. Section 4(1) states: In this Act, "couple" means- (a) two persons married to each other, (b) a man and woman who are not married to each other but are cohabiting as husband and wife, or (c) two persons of the same sex who are cohabiting in domestic circumstances comparable to that of a man and woman who are not married to each other but are...
- Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (26 May 2009)
Áine Brady: Amendment No. 38 proposes to remove the right of the Minister to specify the periodic basis on which ancillary State support will be paid. This right is necessary, however, from a practical administrative perspective. The legislation provides for the weekly means of an applicant to be assessed and a weekly contribution to be calculated. While a person will make his or her contribution on a...
- Hospital Services. (26 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 them in living with dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Where this is not feasible, the health service...
- Care of the Elderly. (26 May 2009)
Áine Brady: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue as it provides me with an opportunity to reaffirm the Government's continued commitment to services for older people generally and, in particular, to the important area of home care services. The development of these services nationally reflects the prioritisation and significant investment by the Government in recent years with, for example, just...
- Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. (26 May 2009)
Áine Brady: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter on the Adjournment which I am taking on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney. Pre-natal exposure to alcohol can produce a range of effects known as foetal alcohol spectrum disorders, FASD. Depending on factors such as the amount of alcohol consumed during pregnancy, the stage of pregnancy at exposure and...
- Special Educational Needs. (26 May 2009)
Áine Brady: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe. I am pleased have the opportunity to clarify the position in regard to the matter raised by Deputy Enright. The Deputy will be aware that allocations to schools typically increase or decrease depending on pupil enrolment. In the case of special classes for pupils...
- Written Answers — Positive Ageing Strategy: Positive Ageing Strategy (26 May 2009)
Áine Brady: The commitment to develop a National Positive Ageing Strategy is set out in the Programme for Government 2007-2012 and is a key objective of my Office. The Government Decision of 17 January 2008 establishing the Office for Older People stipulated that the Strategy would be prepared by a cross departmental group chaired by the Director of the Office. The Group has met on two occasions and...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 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 (26 May 2009)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. Question No. 189 answered with Question No. 154.
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (26 May 2009)
Áine Brady: As the Deputy is aware Government policy in relation to older people is to support them 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 access to quality long-term residential care. The current long stay residential care needs for older people in the Kerry area are met by the provision of...
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (26 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 (26 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 (28 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 (28 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 (28 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 (9 Jun 2009)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.