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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (13 Feb 2018)

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 Building Programme (13 Feb 2018)

Jim Daly: Under the Capital Investment Programme for Community Nursing Units, announced in January 2016, a decision was made to build a new 130 bed community nursing unit in Letterkenny by the end of 2021, through a Public Private Partnership or alternative funding model. This decision relates to long term residential services, and is separate to, and independent of, any consideration of the other...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services Provision (13 Feb 2018)

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: Mental Health Services Staff (13 Feb 2018)

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 Staff (13 Feb 2018)

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 Applications (13 Feb 2018)

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: Mental Health Services (14 Feb 2018)

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 Discharges (14 Feb 2018)

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 (14 Feb 2018)

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.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Infectious Disease Screening Service (14 Feb 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for raising this important matter and for the opportunity to outline the thinking of the Department and the HSE in this regard. Meningitis is defined as inflammation of the meninges, which is the lining around the brain tissue, and this can be caused by bacteria, viruses or, rarely, fungi. When testing for meningitis, a sample of cerebrospinal fluid must be taken, which...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Infectious Disease Screening Service (14 Feb 2018)

Jim Daly: I think we are okay. There is no question regarding the final point. I agree with the Senator on that.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Long Stay Residential Units (14 Feb 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for the opportunity to clarify some of the facts surrounding this story. I heard the interview to which the Senator refers on local radio, I have read lot of the commentary and I have heard the views of many of the Senator's colleagues and public representatives on this issue. The HSE has confirmed that no decision has been taken to close the Rosalie unit. The focus of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Long Stay Residential Units (14 Feb 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank the Cathaoirleach; there are no plans to close it and I do plan to visit it.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Long Stay Residential Units (14 Feb 2018)

Jim Daly: I will clarify some things for the Senator in the interest of being helpful. The decision not to admit any further patients to this unit was a clinical decision taken by those practising in the area. It was not taken by HSE management or by a politician, whether it was myself or my predecessor. The admissions stopped.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Long Stay Residential Units (14 Feb 2018)

Jim Daly: I want to clarify a point that is important for the record of the House. The admissions were stopped on the basis of clinical best practice and by practising clinicians.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Long Stay Residential Units (14 Feb 2018)

Jim Daly: I have no problem coming in here to answer questions but the Senator will have to listen to my replies.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Long Stay Residential Units (14 Feb 2018)

Jim Daly: The Senator will have to listen, this is a two-way process. The commitment I want to give to the House, to the Senator and others who are concerned about this, is that my top priority is the residents of the Rosalie unit. It will not be a politician that will dictate the future of that unit or these people, or any HSE management, it will be dictated by clinical best guidance and what is in...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mobility Allowance (14 Feb 2018)

Jim Daly: I am happy to provide an update to the House on progress on the health (transport support) Bill since the closure of the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant schemes in 2013. In February 2013 the Government decided to close both the mobility allowance and the motorised transport grant schemes following reports of the Ombudsman in 2011 and 2012 regarding their legal status in the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mobility Allowance (14 Feb 2018)

Jim Daly: I fully acknowledge there has been a protracted period since the problems with the mobility scheme were first highlighted. However, there has been an unusual degree of complexity attaching to the issues. When the draft general scheme is submitted to Government, it will be a matter for Government to determine the precise policy which should underpin the general scheme. The Members of the...

Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank Deputy James Browne for introducing the Bill, which has passed through the Dáil. As I have stated previously in the House, I recognise and value the importance he and others in both Houses attach to the need for introducing these changes to our mental health legislation. While there were no amendments before us, I would like to apprise Members about the reason for that and my...