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Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Payments (6 Feb 2019)

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 (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 and 129 together. As these are 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 (6 Feb 2019)

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: HSE Staff Data (6 Feb 2019)

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 (6 Feb 2019)

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: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: General Practitioner Contracts (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I assure the House that the Government is committed to engaging with GP representatives on the development of modernised GP contractual arrangements. Discussions with representatives were progressed on a wide range of items throughout 2017 without reaching a conclusion. A new phase of discussions commenced in May 2018 based on the mandate set by...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: General Practitioner Contracts (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I am not directly involved in the negotiations; the Department and the HSE are involved. However, I will ask the Minister, Deputy Harris, to address the Senator's two questions on the involvement of the NAGP in the talks and on FEMPI, which is more a matter for the Minister for Finance.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff Remuneration (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for the opportunity to address this matter. As part of the talks which took place under the Lansdowne Road agreement, a chairman’s note was agreed by all parties on the reintroduction of a job evaluation scheme in the health sector. This scheme had previously been in place but was discontinued in 2008. SIPTU sought the introduction of the job evaluation scheme...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff Remuneration (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I would like to make it clear that I fully recognise the valuable and fundamental role many of the support staff grades make to the efficient delivery of many of our healthcare services. I am aware that in December 2018 SIPTU announced that it will ballot more than 7,000 support staff members working in hospitals and for healthcare providers. In my view, this ballot is premature. SIPTU is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospitals Building Programme (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for raising this issue and giving me this opportunity to outline to the House the position regarding the proposed capital developments at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, including the provision of a 50-bed ward block to replace existing ward accommodation and other works such as fire safety upgrade works and the replacement of the existing fluoroscopy room....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospitals Building Programme (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I acknowledge the Senator's representations on the matter and her sincerity in pursuing it. A project that is advanced as this is a long way ahead of others that are awaiting planning and design. A project that is proceeding to enabling works has been significantly progressed. I note the Senator's concern and her insistence that it proceed unhindered. I will pass on her remarks in that...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Post Office Network (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I welcome the opportunity to address the issue of Government policy on the post office network on behalf of the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Bruton, who has responsibility for the postal sector, including the governance of An Post. It is important to remember that An Post is a commercial State body with its own board. Decisions relating to the post...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Post Office Network (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for raising this issue, which is important to many of us who represent rural areas, but we have to be real in our commentary. I acknowledge the Senator's desire not to be political. Some 30 post offices were closed in Donegal between 2002 and 2010 when Fianna Fáil was in office and two when Fine Gael was in office between 2011 and 2016. The politics of this do not...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: Obviously, I will not comment on an individual case on the floor of the Dáil. As the Deputies opposite will be aware, there is a compassionate access programme that is consultant-led. Provided it is prescribed by a consultant, the Minister has the authority to sign access to that. Work is ongoing, as the Deputies will be aware, within the Department. Deputies Kenny and Murphy will...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: People have a choice. People should have a choice.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: People cannot be forced. Deputy Healy-Rae knows well.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: As I stated in the House yesterday the meeting of the senior leadership team in the HSE is due to take place next Thursday when this matter will be discussed. This is not to say that it will be agreed there but the recommendation has come up to the senior leadership team. They will meet on Thursday, 14 February.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (7 Feb 2019)

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 (7 Feb 2019)

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 Data (7 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.