Results 481-500 of 15,389 for speaker:Helen McEntee

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (23 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 (23 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: Under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, where an applicant’s assets include land and property in the State, the 7.5% contribution based on such assets may be deferred and collected from his or her estate after his or her death. Under Section 26(2)(b) of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 the Revenue Commissioners are the appointed agents for the State in the collection of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Provision (23 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.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Care of the Elderly (23 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising this Commencement matter. Ireland's population is ageing rapidly, with advances in health care leading to a dramatic rise in the older population.As the Senator mentioned, in the next 20 years the number of people over 65 will double and the number of people in their 80s will treble. While that is obviously very positive, it brings its challenges. These...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Care of the Elderly (23 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: The cross-sectoral steering group that has been established has been given the remit to look at this. I will certainly ensure there is something specific for elderly people and those living in rural areas. In recent years it has been a mixture of lack of funding and also not having the relevant stage. I will bring that to attention of the group.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Waiting Lists (23 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: Tá brón orm nach bhfuil mórán Gaeilge agam, so I will respond in English. I thank the Senator for giving me the opportunity to address the House on this issue. I again apologise for the mix-up yesterday. I am taking this debate on behalf of my colleague, the Minister, Deputy Harris, who sends his apologies; he is elsewhere on Government business. Tackling waiting lists...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Waiting Lists (23 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: I will do that. I will also ask the Minister if the €15 million fund can be specifically used for dealing with Galway.

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (27 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate. I did not think I would be discussing this today but we are where we are and we have to deal with it. As Minister of State in the Department of Health, one of my specific areas of responsibility is older people but today my focus will mainly be on younger people and my generation. I was 22 years of age in 2008 when the Celtic tiger economy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (28 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: Home Help Service Data (28 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: Suicide Prevention (28 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: I have no plans to set up a separate suicide prevention authority. This function is currently being carried out by the HSE’s National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) which was established in 2005 to oversee the implementation of the then national suicide prevention strategy and to coordinate suicide prevention initiatives around the country. In June last year, the Government...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Appeals (28 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 Policy (28 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: In January 2006, the Government adopted the Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy 'A Vision for Change' as the basis for the future development of mental health services in Ireland. It advocated: - A holistic view of mental illness and an integrated multidisciplinary approach to addressing the biological, psychological and social factors that contribute to mental health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (28 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is an independent statutory authority established to drive high quality and safe care for people using health and social care services in Ireland. Since 2009 all nursing homes whether public or private are registered and inspected by HIQA. This includes a number of nursing homes operated by religious organisations. However, HIQA's remit...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (28 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: Suicide Incidence (28 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: Any deaths that occur within approved centres such as Health Service Executive hospitals and private hospitals are recorded, and approved centres are required to notify the Mental Health Commission of the death of any resident. Along with the overall number of deaths reported, which are published in the Mental Health Commission annual reports, the number of sudden and unexplained deaths is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 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: Health Services Staff Recruitment (28 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 Staff (28 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 Staff (28 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.