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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (27 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: 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 (27 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: 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 Funding (28 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: A Vision For Change requires that mental health services are accessible to all who require them. The HSE Mental Health Division has prioritised the provision of seven-day services as a key priority for 2017. The HSE Mental Health Division’s first priority is to ensure that all areas provide access to a weekend service for people currently attending the service. In recognition...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (28 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: The Health Information and Quality Authority is the independent authority established under the Health Act 2007 to drive continuous improvement and to monitor safety and quality in Ireland’s health and personal social care services. Since 2009 all nursing homes - public, voluntary and private have been registered and inspected by HIQA. The functions of the Minister for Health in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (28 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (28 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (28 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for his continued interest, assistance and guidance. I look forward to working closely with him on the matter, one of many in the health area in which he has a particular expertise and interest. As I come to terms with getting on top of my brief, I look forward to working with the Senator more closely. The nursing homes support scheme, NHSS, provides financial support...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (28 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank Senator Colm Burke. The Senator clearly has a commanding grasp of this issue and I look forward to further engagement with him on it. I share the Senator's fundamental concern. There is an issue. It has been well flagged but it has not been well addressed. That is how I would sum it up. Farming families - I come from a rural constituency and am familiar with that particular...

Seanad: Home Care Services: Motion (28 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank the proposer and seconder of this motion for bringing it to the House, as well all the contributors who have taken the time to partake in the debate this evening. I thank the Senators for the opportunity to speak about home care provision and our work in supporting those who live with dementia and their families. I agree with many of the sentiments expressed in the motion and it...

Seanad: Home Care Services: Motion (28 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: Sorry, and regulation and oversight, of course, which are very important part of it. I thank the Senators for the opportunity to share with them some of the actions that are ongoing and to take on board the points here as I find my feet and try to grapple with moving this which will be my top priority as Minister of State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: To respond to Deputy Kelleher, I do not have specifics about Cork but I will get them. Obviously, I am also interested in them and in getting a handle on the situation in Cork. I will share that information with the Deputy when it is to hand. The issue is reflected across the country in various forms, but typically the same problems are arising. Despite expenditure of €850 million...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: I will ask Mr. O'Brien.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: The Deputy will appreciate that this only happened in the last few days, but I will ask the director general to address the specific point. I was just offering a general comment on the matter. Deputy Murphy O'Mahony raised the home help hours. Again, we all have an issue with that. It has taken a great deal of my time in the last week trying to get my head around it. We hope to start...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: I appreciate that. We hope to replicate that style of success by getting a statutory scheme of home care in place. Our priority is to get help into the communities and to let people live longer in the community and support them there. However, it must be put under statute. It is grossly unfair at present given how people can get access to hours in some parts of the country and cannot in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: I appreciate that. Deputy Kelly's point about home helps is very valid and we have to take a wider look at that issue because it is going to be a greater challenge. Something that we are all pricking up on the doorsteps as practicing politicians is that people cannot be found to do the hours, even if the hours are available. We have to look at incentivising it in some way across...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: I agree. It is a very creative suggestion and one we have to take on board coming up to budget time. I acknowledge that very constructive contribution.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (29 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: 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 Expenditure (29 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: 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 (29 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: 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 (29 Jun 2017)

Jim Daly: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.