Results 1-18 of 18 for lottery speaker:Kathleen Lynch

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly Provision (15 Dec 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: My Department administers a National Lottery Discretionary Fund from which once-off grants are paid to community and voluntary organisations providing a range of health related services. If an organisation wishes to make an application for National Lottery Funding they should send in a formal application. Detailed procedures along with the application form for 2016 will soon be available on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (22 Sep 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: Funding for suicide prevention is primarily provided by the HSE’s National Office of Suicide Prevention. In addition, my Department has, in the past, provided relevant organisations with National Lottery funding for the years in question. Details of this are as follows: Year Organisation Purpose Grant Paid Waterford & South East Branch of Samaritans Renovating Premises...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (1 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: ...and Mr. Joe Browne for raising €2.3 million for the project. It is a tremendous achievement and I am pleased that the Department of Health was able to support it through the provision of national lottery funding of €300,000. I also welcome the start of construction of new paediatric cystic fibrosis facilities at Cork University Hospital. I understand the current unit moved...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (25 Jun 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: ...for suicide prevention is primarily provided by the National Office of Suicide Prevention, under the HSE. In addition, my Department has, in the past, provided relevant organisations with National Lottery funding for the years in question. Details of this are as follows: Year Organisation Purpose Grant Paid 2012 Waterford & South East Branch of Samaritans Renovating Premises...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (3 Mar 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: ...does not operate a specific fund for organisations that work to combat social isolation in elderly residents. However, such organisations may apply to be considered for the discretionary National Lottery funding administered by my Department. The 2015 application form is now available on the Department of Health website (www.health.gov.ie). The Health Service Executive was established...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Disbursement (13 Feb 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: The Department of Health provided Lottery funding of €6,000 to the Galway branch of this organisation in 2010, and Lottery funding of €34,000 to the organisation in Waterford in 2012. Having regard to any payments issued by the HSE the Deputy's question has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (28 Jan 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: ...x20ac;2.3 million to fund the development of a CF unit in Cork University Hospital. It is a tremendous achievement and I am pleased we were in a position to support it though the provision of national lottery funding of €300,000. Cork University Hospital has an adult and a paediatric centre for patients with CF and caters for the clinical needs of almost 25% of the CF population...

Seanad: Special Olympics Ireland: Motion (17 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: ...to assist Special Olympics Ireland in meeting the costs associated with the programmes it provides. This funding was provided through grant aid agreements under section 39 of the Health Act 2004 and through national lottery grants. Irish teams have performed very successfully at both the summer and winter Special Olympics World Games. This success is a testament to the excellent work...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (28 Mar 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand the Deputy is referring to respite services for children with life-limiting conditions. My Department administers a National Lottery Discretionary Fund from which small once-off grants are paid to community and voluntary organisations, providing a range of health related services. If an organisation wishes to make an application for National Lottery Funding they should send in a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (12 Mar 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I understand the Deputy is referring to respite services for children with life-limiting conditions. My Department administers a National Lottery Discretionary Fund from which small once-off grants are paid to community and voluntary organisations, providing a range of health related services. If an organisation wishes to make an application for National Lottery Funding they should send in...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (17 Jul 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: ...of the old psychiatric hospitals and the provision of a wide range of community based mental health services. Funding for complementary services is, if deemed appropriate, provided through lottery grants and private fund raising as well as through Section 39 grants for registered charities. The Waterford/Wexford Mental Health Service is not currently in a position to fund this initiative.

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (22 Mar 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: My Department has received an application for funding from the 2012 National Lottery allocation from the organisation in question. This is one of a large number currently being assessed by my Department, and the Deputy will be informed of the outcome of the application as soon as a decision has been made.

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (6 Mar 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: ...through local broadcasts, local print media and a range of other activities. Details of State funding provided to date are set out: Year Organisation € 2009 Department of HealthNational Lottery Funding 75,000 2010 Department of HealthNational Lottery Funding 85,000 2010 National Office for Suicide Prevention 22,750 2011 Department of HealthNational Lottery Funding 145,000 The See...

Departmental Agencies (1 Dec 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: There are always areas open to such groups either through lottery funding or through the HSE. I know exactly the groups to which Deputy O'Brien is referring. We intend to consider some suitable form or structure either through partnership, Leader programmes, local authorities or the health forums. Avenues of funding are always available. The difficulty was that although the challenge was...

Health Services (18 Oct 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: ...Hospital and the HSE, both of which will continue to work with Build4Life to complete the project. The Build4Life group has submitted a grant application to the Department of Health for national lottery funding of €300,000 to help to build the inpatient cystic fibrosis unit. This is one of a large number of applications being assessed by the Department. It would not be correct to say...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (7 Jun 2011)

Kathleen Lynch: ...Health Service Executive. In the current economic climate it is not possible to provide additional funding to charities. The Parkinson's Association has applied to my Department under the National Lottery Grant Scheme. Their application is currently under consideration.

Written Answers — Gaming Regulation: Gaming Regulation (7 Oct 2010)

Kathleen Lynch: ...and Law Reform the action the Garda intends to take regarding the continued operation, especially in the Dublin area, of gaming arcades and other premises operating in breach of the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956, particularly in regard to the maximum permitted stake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35367/10]

Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Feb 2005)

Kathleen Lynch: ...ongoing National Roads Authority projects. The RAPID programme was designed to be additional funding and not a replacement of local authority funding. When one sees what has happened to national lottery and RAPID funding, the Bill's intentions are clear. The original Bill's intention was far-seeing, particularly considering the current crises in health care, child care and services for...