Results 61-64 of 64 for "direct provision" speaker:Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Nursing Home Subventions (2 Apr 2008)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...people in nursing homes or those who expect to enter such care are being left in a state of doubt and confusion again. Instead of proceeding with this scheme the Government should move towards direct provision of care for older people in their homes, the community and, where necessary, in public nursing homes. On a related matter, I deplore the decision of the HSE to close 12 respite beds...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (19 Dec 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 140: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the arrangements his Department makes for direct provision or funding of childcare for civil servants in his Department; the average daily and weekly cost per child of such services as subsidised by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35901/07]

Commissions of Investigation: Motions (26 Apr 2007)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...using tax incentives for developers as a means of delivering an important social policy, namely, care of the elderly. The money forgone by the State in these tax incentives would be better spent in direct provision of care for the elderly in their homes, in day care centres and in residential homes established and run by the Health Service Executive and not-for-profit organisations.

Care of the Elderly: Statements. (23 Mar 2006)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...older people who can afford it can avail of the best care and accommodation while others are left behind. Instead of subsidising such a flawed approach the Government should use public money for direct provision for older people, including care and support for people in their homes and the development of local authority housing for the elderly. Our local authorities need to be funded to...