Results 301-320 of 1,546 for speaker:Áine Brady
- Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries Legislation (29 Sep 2010)
Áine Brady: I am grateful to have the opportunity to outline to Senators the position on the major review of gambling under way in the State and to speak, in so far as is possible, on the establishment of a minimum percentage payout on gaming machines. The Minister for Justice and Law Reform, Deputy Dermot Ahern, regrets that he cannot be here in person and has asked me to convey his apologies to the...
- Seanad: Carers in Ireland: Statements (13 Jul 2010)
Áine Brady: Listening to the various contributions to the debate, I was reminded once again how close to home the issue of carers is. Each individual carer mentioned represents the thousands of carers from every corner of Ireland - every parish and every family - who receive no awards, often little recognition and sometimes not even the awareness of those for whom they care. People need help and...
- Seanad: Carers in Ireland: Statements (13 Jul 2010)
Áine Brady: I also wish to be associated with the tributes paid to the late Nuala Fennell and the expressions of sympathy to her husband, Brian, and all the family. I welcome the opportunity to open the debate on behalf of the Government which has provided considerable and consistent support for carers during the past decade. Although carers may sometimes believe their work goes unnoticed by the...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Accommodation: Nursing Home Accommodation (8 Jul 2010)
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 (8 Jul 2010)
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 (8 Jul 2010)
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 (8 Jul 2010)
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 (8 Jul 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (8 Jul 2010)
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 (8 Jul 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (8 Jul 2010)
Áine Brady: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme commenced on the 27th October 2009 and replaced the scheme of Nursing Home Subvention which had been in existence since 1993. Individuals who were resident in nursing homes on the 27th October 2009, as well as individuals who enter nursing homes after that date, can apply for the scheme. Under the scheme individuals undergo a financial assessment to work out...
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (8 Jul 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (8 Jul 2010)
Áine Brady: A this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Accommodation: Nursing Home Accommodation (8 Jul 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (8 Jul 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (8 Jul 2010)
Áine Brady: I refer the Deputy to my recent reply in the Seanad in which I confirmed that in light of the current financial difficulties generally, the HSE has had to reassess the projects that can be progressed within its limited capital resources and is not in a position to bring the Ballinamore facility beyond design stage this year. The possibility for commencing construction will be revisited by the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jul 2010)
Áine Brady: I propose to take Questions Nos. 302 to 305, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter these have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jul 2010)
Áine Brady: I propose to take Questions Nos. 306 and 307 together. I have asked the Health Information and Quality Authority to confirm if and when it was advised of the issues raised by the Deputy. The Authority is checking its records and I will revert to the Deputy shortly when I have received its reply. The remaining elements of the Deputy's question are a service matter, and accordingly have been...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Jul 2010)
Áine Brady: I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 and 141 together. The Employment Control Framework for the health sector provides for a net reduction in employment of 6,000 in wholetime equivalent (WTE) terms from March 2009 to the end 2012 and consequential pay roll savings. Based on numbers reductions already achieved in 2009, the net target reduction to end 2012 is 4,560 WTE. Therefore, the net...
- Written Answers — Tobacco Control: Tobacco Control (7 Jul 2010)
Áine Brady: I have no plans to conduct a review of our tobacco control framework. I am not aware of evidence that the ban on point of sale advertising introduced in July last has had an impact on smuggling of tobacco products. This ban was one of a number of measures introduced to protect children and adults from the dangers of tobacco consumption. The Revenue Commissioners and An Garda SÃochána have...