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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (28 Nov 2018)

Jim Daly: On behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy McHugh, I thank the Senator for raising this matter as it provides the Minister with an opportunity to outline to the Seanad the current position in regard to the major building project for the new amalgamated post-primary school in Ennistymon in County Clare. The project will deliver a new post-primary school to cater for 650...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (28 Nov 2018)

Jim Daly: The information I have been given by the Minister indicates it takes up to 12 weeks for the pre-qualification stage and seven to eight months for tender. I cannot give a definitive timeframe because one must always consider events, dear boy, events. I am very familiar with such projects. Clonakilty Community College is on my doorstep and is slightly ahead of the project in Ennistymon as...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Social Media Regulation (28 Nov 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for submitting this Commencement matter. We are all aware of the benefits that the online world can bring for communication, education, reducing the cost of services and of doing business. Today it is hard to imagine a world without the Internet or smartphones. With all of the benefits that the online world brings, we are all becoming increasingly conscious of the risks...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Social Media Regulation (28 Nov 2018)

Jim Daly: As the Senator will appreciate, I am not familiar with the case. As such, I will not comment on it. All of us, as politicians, both personally and professionally, are aware of the issue. Most of us have experienced it on a personal level.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Social Media Regulation (28 Nov 2018)

Jim Daly: There is no doubt that some have suffered because of it. Some politicians are known more widely than others, but I understand many have endured it. Exactly as the Senator said, we have encountered victims of online bullying. People can hide behind their anonymity, parade behind various guises and engage in a free-for-all. I have spoken previously about this matter and believe strongly...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Nov 2018)

Jim Daly: The Deputy will be aware that a €30 million package was announced last week and that there are 550 additional home care packages. On foot of the debate last week, we are aware of the many initiatives that are in place. We are trying to have a long-term plan for a fair deal-type scheme for 2021. I have spoken about this matter on numerous occasions in the House. We hope to publish...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy (29 Nov 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 Administration (29 Nov 2018)

Jim Daly: The proposed policy change to the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), to cap contributions from farm assets at 3 years where a family successor commits to working the productive asset, has been approved by Government. My Department is working on the development of draft Heads of Bill while considering a number of complex ancillary policy and operational matters which may need to be addressed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (29 Nov 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: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Staff (29 Nov 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 Provision (29 Nov 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: Health Services Funding (4 Dec 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 Payments (4 Dec 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: Home Care Packages Data (4 Dec 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: Health Services Access (4 Dec 2018)

Jim Daly: As the question relates to services issues I have forwarded the question to the Health Service Executive (HSE). The role of the HSE is to provide multi-disciplinary team approach, which includes the provision of health and personal supports required by people with Huntington's disease and incorporates hospital and primary care and community services. The HSE funds a range of community...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (4 Dec 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: Home Care Packages Data (4 Dec 2018)

Jim Daly: Following the recent Budget announcement, the HSE and officials from the Department of Health are in the process of developing and agreeing the HSE National Service Plan 2019, which will set out, in detail, the type and quantum of services to be delivered in 2019 including in relation to services for older people. Regarding Home Support Services delivered in 2018, as this is a service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (4 Dec 2018)

Jim Daly: The proposed policy change to the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), to cap contributions from farm assets at 3 years where a family successor commits to working the productive asset, has been approved by Government. My Department is working on the development of draft Heads of Bill while considering a number of complex ancillary policy and operational matters which may need to be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (4 Dec 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: Home Care Packages Provision (4 Dec 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.