Results 441-460 of 15,389 for speaker:Helen McEntee

Estimates for Public Services 2016 (Resumed) (16 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank my colleague, the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, for his commitment to the health budget, as is clear from this discussion. In particular, I welcome the additional funding provided for home care services. In recent weeks I have engaged with numerous advocacy groups, officials from the Department of Health and the Health Service Executive and, most importantly, individuals...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (16 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and it will follow up the matter with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund Payments (16 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: The legislation underpinning the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) requires each private nursing home to negotiate and agree a price for long-term residential care services with the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) should they wish to be an approved nursing home for the purposes of the Scheme. In negotiating with nursing homes the NTPF has regard to: - costs reasonably and prudently...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (16 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) is a system of financial support for those assessed as needing long-term nursing home care. Participants contribute according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. In order to be eligible to apply for the Scheme, an applicant must be ordinarily resident in the State. This means that they are living in the State for at least a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (16 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his new role and wish every Senator well in this term. I hope, like my colleague the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, to be here for the next five years to engage and debate with Members of Seanad Éireann. I thank the Senator for raising this issue, which I know is very important to him. The Minister for Health, Deputy Harris,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (21 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (21 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: The legislation underpinning the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) requires each private nursing home to negotiate and agree a price for long-term residential care services with the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) should they wish to be an approved nursing home for the purposes of the Scheme. In negotiating with nursing homes the NTPF has regard to: - costs reasonably and prudently...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (21 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: 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: Mental Health Services (21 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (21 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (21 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Air Pollution (21 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: My Department is aware of the report referred to by the Deputy, which will be taken into account by the HSE and other relevant statutory agencies, in the context of developing mental health policies and services for those under age 18, in the future.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (21 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (21 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (21 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a reply within 15 working days, she should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Conditions (21 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days she should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (21 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days he should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with the HSE.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services Provision (21 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: The officials will be with me tomorrow for the debate on mental health. I hope the Cathaoirleach will not take time from me now. I apologise to Senator Freeman; I was not aware that I was to take the first matter. Hopefully we will be able to resolve that. I thank the Senator for her contribution. She has represented the people of Ireland regarding mental health for some time and I know...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Staff (21 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for her question and contribution and wish her the best in her role. I will touch specifically on the planned industrial action this week. It is timely, therefore, that the Senator has asked the question. While it was directed to my colleague, the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, it falls within our collective remit. The Minister sends his apologies for being...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Staff (21 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: I apologise and ask the Senator to resubmit the matter he wishes to raise.