Results 61-80 of 662 for in 'Written Answers' speaker:Jimmy Devins
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (24 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's specific question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) was established on 15 May 2007 as provided for in the Health Act 2007. HIQA is the statutory agency with responsibility for developing standards for health and social care services and then ensuring that the standards are being met. A Standards Advisory Group has been established comprising key stakeholders and service users to develop...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: As part of the Multi-Annual Investment Programme 2006-2009 under the Disability Strategy, the Government provided the Health Service Executive with an additional â¬75m in both 2006 and 2007. This funding included monies to provide new and enhanced services for people with disabilities, to implement Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005, which came into effect on June 1st 2007 for the under 5's...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: As part of the Multi-Annual Investment Programme 2006-2009 under the Disability Strategy, the Government provided the Health Service Executive with an additional â¬75m in both 2006 and 2007. This funding included monies to provide new and enhanced services for people with disabilities, to implement Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005, which came into effect on June 1st 2007 for the under 5's...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: On June 1 2007, Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 was commenced for children under 5 years of age. Under Part 2 of this Act, children with disabilities have a right to: an independent assessment of their health and educational needs arising from their disability an assessment report a statement of the services they will receive make a complaint if they are not happy with any part of the...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (22 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this case investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: As part of the Multi-Annual Investment Programme 2006-2009 under the Disability Strategy, the Government provided the Health Service Executive with an additional â¬75m in both 2006 and 2007. This funding included monies to provide new and enhanced services for people with disabilities, to implement Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005, which came into effect on June 1st 2007 for the under 5's...
- Written Answers — Clinical Trials: Clinical Trials (22 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: I understand that my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, has received correspondence from and on behalf of the person concerned, seeking funding for clinical trials for children with duchenne muscular dystrophy. I wish to assure the Deputy that I am very aware of the situation for the families with children suffering from this condition. I am also aware of their hopes regarding...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (22 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. The Executive, therefore, is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (22 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. The Executive, therefore, is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (22 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: I have appointed Mr John Hynes, former Secretary General, Department of Social and Family Affairs, to carry out the review requested by Government arising from the preparation of the McCoy report into services at the Brothers of Charity, Galway Services. I have asked Mr Hynes to review the circumstances surrounding the elapse of time in bringing to completion the Western Health Board Inquiry...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) was established on 15 May 2007 as provided for in the Health Act 2007. HIQA is the statutory agency with responsibility for developing standards for health and social care services and then ensuring that the standards are being met. A Standards Advisory Group has been established comprising key stakeholders and service users to develop...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2008)
Jimmy Devins: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.