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Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (5 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 570 and 571 together. When the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) commenced in 2009, a commitment was made that it would be reviewed after three years. The Report of the Review was published in July 2015. Arising out of the Review, a number of key issues have been identified for more detailed consideration across Departments and Agencies, including the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (5 Jul 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: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (5 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: Console is one of the charities part-funded through the HSE’s National Office for Suicide Prevention, to provide counselling, therapy and support services to people who have been bereaved by suicide. The National Office for Suicide Prevention funds over 40 individual organisations (including Console) and co-ordinates suicide prevention initiatives around the country. Funding of...

Private Members' Business - Broadband Service Provision: Motion [Private Members] (6 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: We will take two minutes each. I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak on an important and timely debate, and I thank the Rural Independent group for proposing the motion. Good quality high speed broadband is the lifeblood of modern living, whether it is business, education or leisure. Certainly, in the past five to ten years, the way in which we conduct our business,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (6 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: When the Nursing Homes Support Scheme commenced in 2009, a commitment was made that it would be reviewed after three years. The Report of the Review was published in July 2015 and included a general examination of the operation of the Scheme as well as the balance between residential care and care in the community. Arising out of the Review, a number of key issues have been identified for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (6 Jul 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: Primary Care Services Provision (6 Jul 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 Provision (7 Jul 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 Provision (7 Jul 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: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Jul 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 (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) is a system of financial support for people who require long-term nursing home care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. The NHSS covers the cost of the standard components of long-term residential care which are: - Nursing and personal care appropriate to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (7 Jul 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 Provision (7 Jul 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 (7 Jul 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: Community Care Provision (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: The HSE’s National Service Plan for 2016 provides for a target of 10.4 million Home Help Hours to support about 47,800 people. It also provides for 15,450 Home Care Packages and 130 Intensive Home Care Packages for clients with complex needs. A further 60 clients with dementia will be supported with co-funding from Atlantic Philanthropies under the Irish National Dementia Strategy. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Jul 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, he should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Funding (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: The HSE’s National Service Plan for 2016 provides for a target of 10.4 millionHome Help Hours to support about 47,800 people. It also provides for 15,450 Home Care Packagesand130 Intensive Home Care Packages for clients with complex needs.A further 60 clients with dementia will be supported with co-funding from Atlantic Philanthropies under the Irish National Dementia Strategy. Home...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Services (7 Jul 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 them.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products Availability (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, who sends his apologies for not being able to attend. I understand the type of issue the Senator is dealing with, as I have dealt with a similar one in my constituency. I know how difficult it is for the individual affected and their family. The Senator will...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products Availability (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: I take on board what the Senator said. I understand where he is coming from, as I have dealt with a similar matter. I cannot speak on behalf of the Minister, but I will bring it to his attention personally and ask him to come back to the Senator.