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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (23 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: Palliative Care For Children with Life-Limiting Conditions in Ireland - A National Policy, was published by my Department in December 2009. Based on the recommendations of the 2009 policy, a programme of care for children with life-limiting conditions (the Children's Palliative Care Programme) was established including the appointment of a Paediatric Consultant with a Special Interest...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (23 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: The National Maternity Strategy recognises the prevalence of post natal depression and the impacts this can have on the mother and the wider family. The strategy recommends that access to specialist mental health services on a tertiary basis should be standardised, and as a minimum provided on a maternity network basis. The Strategy will be implemented over a ten year period and will be led...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Policy (23 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (22 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (22 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: It is proposed to build a replacement community nursing unit, that is, a long-stay residential centre for older people, in Killarney as part of a public private partnership or alternative funding mechanism by the end of 2021. No further information is available at this stage.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Beds Data (21 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Data (21 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (21 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), commonly referred to as A Fair Deal, is a system of financial support for people who require long-term residential care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. The NHSS covers the cost of the standard components of long-term residential care which are: - Nursing and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (21 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) is a system of financial support for those in need of long-term nursing home care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their income and assets while the State pays the balance of the cost. The Scheme aims to ensure that long-term nursing home care is accessible and affordable for everyone and that people are cared for in the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (21 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Meals-on-Wheels Services (21 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 446 and 447 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (21 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (21 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (21 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: Education is key to improving the mental health, resilience and emotional well-being of our young people. Last year saw the launch of the first Action Plan for Education by the Department of Education. This included a section on Mental Health and Wellbeing. The aims in this section were to roll out a national programme to support the implementation of Well-being Guidelines to all primary...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (21 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: It is Government policy that long-term nursing home care should be a last resort and we want to develop home care services to provide a more viable alternative to nursing home care for a greater number of people. It is my view, and that of the Government, that we need a stand-alone funding scheme designed for homecare that recognises its particular characteristics together with...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Child Abuse Reports (21 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (21 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (16 Feb 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.