Results 141-160 of 896 for speaker:Máire Hoctor in 'Written Answers'
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (5 Feb 2009)
Máire Hoctor: An individual in the position outlined by the Deputy may apply to the HSE for enhanced subvention or an increased rate of enhanced subvention. There is no maximum rate of enhanced subvention stipulate in the relevant legislation. The amount paid is at the discretion of the HSE and will vary depending on the following criteria: the assessed means of the applicant; the cost of care in the...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (5 Feb 2009)
Máire Hoctor: Under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, A Fair Deal, individuals who require long-term residential care will contribute a maximum of 80% of their net assessable income whether for public or private nursing home care. In calculating an individual's net assessable income, it is proposed that account can be taken of specified items of expenditure. Depending on the amount of a person's...
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (5 Feb 2009)
Máire Hoctor: Government policy is to support older people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible and, where this is not possible, to support access to quality long-term residential care. The overall emphasis is on promoting a high quality service, delivered to those who require it, in the most appropriate setting. A critical concern is to ensure...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Feb 2009)
Máire Hoctor: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 Feb 2009)
Máire Hoctor: The Minister published the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008 on the 9th October and introduced it at Second Stage in the Dáil in November. It is her intention to bring the legislation through the Houses of the Oireachtas as soon as possible with a view to implementing the scheme in 2009. The scheme provides that a person may defer contributions based on their family home, or other...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Feb 2009)
Máire Hoctor: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (3 Feb 2009)
Máire Hoctor: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Jan 2009)
Máire Hoctor: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (29 Jan 2009)
Máire Hoctor: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Admissions: Nursing Home Admissions (28 Jan 2009)
Máire Hoctor: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (28 Jan 2009)
Máire Hoctor: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 Jan 2009)
Máire Hoctor: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Jan 2009)
Máire Hoctor: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (27 Jan 2009)
Máire Hoctor: Under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, A Fair Deal, individuals who require long-term residential care will contribute a maximum of 80% of their net assessable income whether for public or private nursing home care. In calculating an individual's net assessable income, it is proposed that account can be taken of specified items of expenditure. Depending on the amount of a person's...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Jan 2009)
Máire Hoctor: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (27 Jan 2009)
Máire Hoctor: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 2009)
Máire Hoctor: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (27 Jan 2009)
Máire Hoctor: As the Deputy is aware, the Minister published the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008 on the 9th October and introduced it at Second Stage in the Dáil in November. It is her intention to bring the legislation through the Houses of the Oireachtas as soon as possible with a view to implementing the scheme in 2009. Only after the legislation has been enacted, and the scheme commenced,...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 2009)
Máire Hoctor: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 2009)
Máire Hoctor: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.