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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (7 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (7 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: The Government is committed to enhancing the quality of life of older people, maintaining their full potential, supporting them in their homes and communities, providing access to respite care and day care and, when required, providing access to appropriate quality long-term residential care. Residential care in Ireland is provided through a mix of public, voluntary and private provision....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (7 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (7 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 to 167, inclusive, together. I would suggest that the Deputy arrange for a representative from one of the groups referred to contact my office to request a meeting and I will endeavour to facilitate the request. A meeting which had been arranged with one of the representative groups recently was cancelled. The Deputy will be aware that since the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (7 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: Enquiries have been made with the HSE who have indicated that they are in contact with this person and their family and I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Deputy may be aware that the HSE provides advice on their website for people who may have concerns regarding persons with suicidal tendencies. The HSE advises that where...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (7 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: With regard to the timeframe for the publication of the roadmap for out-of-hours access to mental health services, the HSE has provided the following information: The HSE Mental Health Division assigned a Service Improvement Lead to progress the improved out-of-hours access to mental health services initiative earlier this year. The HSE initially mapped the entire 114 Adult Mental Teams...
- Home Care Packages: Motion [Private Members] (12 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: I welcome the opportunity to address the House this evening and I am happy to say that the Government is not opposing the motion. Recent research undertaken in Ireland has shown that it is the preference of most older people to continue to live independently in their own homes and communities. That is confirmed by my experience of speaking to older people around the country and meeting...
- Home Care Packages: Motion [Private Members] (12 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: That newspaper might have an ambition for it to be considered but I can assure the Deputy that I do not.
- Home Care Packages: Motion [Private Members] (12 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: There is no proposal by the Department or the HSE to means-test care. Significant resources are currently being invested in home care services. In 2017, the HSE will spend approximately €370 million on home care, with targets for the delivery of just over 10.5 million home help hours, almost 17,000 home care packages and 190 intensive home care packages co-funded by Atlantic...
- Home Care Packages: Motion [Private Members] (12 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: That measure will ensure that all carers in receipt of carer’s allowance who up to now have not qualified on means or age grounds will now be able to attend a GP free of charge. The measure will be implemented in 2018 subject to the drafting and enactment of the necessary legislation by the House.
- Home Care Packages: Motion [Private Members] (12 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: As I have said before in the House, we need a bespoke, stand-alone scheme specifically designed for home care. A Programme for a Partnership Government signalled the Government's intention to introduce a uniform home care service and we are fully committed to the development of a statutory home care scheme and system of regulation. This is a priority for me and the Department of Health, and...
- Home Care Packages: Motion [Private Members] (12 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: -----and regulation of home care services which we will introduce will improve access to home care in an affordable and sustainable way. It will provide transparency about individuals' eligibility for services and about service allocation and ensure that the system operates consistently and fairly across the country. A system of regulation will be designed to ensure public confidence in the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (12 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Beds Data (12 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (12 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data (12 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists Data (12 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (12 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (12 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (12 Dec 2017)
Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.