Results 161-180 of 1,546 for speaker:Áine Brady
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (6 May 2009)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- 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...
- Reserve Defence Force. (12 May 2009)
Áine Brady: I thank Deputy Rabbitte for his kind good wishes. The Minister for Defence has asked me to convey his regrets to the Deputy for not being available to respond to this matter on the Adjournment in person tonight but he is grateful to the Deputy for giving him this opportunity to clarify the position regarding recruitment to the reserve. The Reserve Defence Force has undergone significant...
- Reserve Defence Force. (12 May 2009)
Áine Brady: No. Persons applying for membership of the Defence Forces Reserve are required to undergo security clearance and medical screening in advance of being accepted and attested as members. The military authorities conduct a familiarisation course for applicants pending their successfully satisfying medical requirements and while they are awaiting security clearance. The suspension of...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 May 2009)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (12 May 2009)
Áine Brady: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill has completed Committee Stage in the Dáil. It is the Minister's intention to progress the legislation through the Houses of the Oireachtas with a view to implementing the scheme in the second half of 2009. Unfortunately it is not possible to give a more specific timeframe at present.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 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 CLÃR 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...
- 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.
- Hospital Services. (19 May 2009)
Áine Brady: I am replying on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney. Hospital care for children is provided in Dublin at three hospitals: Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin; Temple Street Children's University Hospital and the National Children's Hospital, Tallaght. Between the three, funding of over â¬250 million is provided for a national service...
- Sports Capital Programme. (19 May 2009)
Áine Brady: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which I am taking on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy Cullen. Given the benefits associated with sporting activities, the Government regards expenditure on sport as important for the social and economic development of the State. These benefits arise in a broad range of areas, including health and well-being,...
- 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....