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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: I will look into the matter because it is difficult to understand how a judgment or assessment would be made based on something that might happen in the future. I would have thought applications would be assessed based on the situation here and now, rather than on something that may be granted in the future. I will look into the matter and revert to the Deputy. I thank him for highlighting it.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects Status (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: I apologise for the Minister not being present. He is in the Seanad dealing with the Brexit emergency legislation. I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it provides me with the opportunity to outline the current position on the major building project for St. Mary’s special school, Navan. This project is included in the 2016 to 2021 six-year construction programme,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects Status (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: The Deputy’s frustration with the delays to date and his passion to see this project over the line are obvious. Nobody in the Department or the Minister wants to delay this project any further. Planning permission had been granted earlier in the process but issues with traffic management arose on stage 2(a). That necessitated several meetings with Meath County Council which...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: The Government’s core stated objective is to promote care in the community so that people can continue to live with confidence, security and dignity in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. This is clearly what older people and everybody in this House wants. We also have patients who are in genuine need of residential care either on a long-stay or short-stay basis...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: It is always good to have the opportunity to clarify matters where there concerns have been raised in a community. That is one of our responsibilities as public representatives. I visited Midleton Hospital some time ago with my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton. It is a wonderful facility which is exceptionally well regarded by the local community. Its respite service is of...

Period Poverty: Motion (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as ucht an dushláin sin. I thank the women's caucus for highlighting this issue of period poverty and for the opportunity today to discuss an issue which, I am sure we all agree, deserves a higher level of focus and attention in our society. The issue of "period poverty", which is defined as the inability to afford female sanitary products, is...

Period Poverty: Motion (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank all the Deputies for their contributions on this issue and assure them that their input will be given due consideration when we look at ways to mitigate period poverty. The impact that period poverty can have on the ability and confidence of women and girls to participate to their full potential in education, employment, sport or social activities is something we need to address....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: In July 2017, the Joint Committee on the Future of Mental Health Care was established with the aim of achieving cross-party agreement on the implementation of a single, long-term vision for mental health care and the direction of mental health policy in Ireland. The main aim of the Joint Committee was to examine current delivery of mental health services with a focus on funding,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: Mental Health is, and will continue to be, a priority for the Government. This is illustrated in the recent budget, which saw the mental health allocation increase to nearly €1 billion. This is a clear indication of the importance placed on the mental health of the nation by the Government. The overall HSE Mental Health Budget has been increased by €276 million, or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: The five-year capital investment programme for community nursing units announced in 2016 provides the framework to allow for an enhanced programme to replace, upgrade and refurbish care facilities, as appropriate, at 90 locations. Significant work was undertaken to determine the optimum scheduling of projects within the phased provision of funding to achieve compliance and registration...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: Improving access to home support has been a priority for Government. The 2019 Health Service Executive National Service Plan provides for 17.9 million home support hours to be delivered to over 53,000 people. The HSE's Community Healthcare Operational Plan, which is due to be published shortly, will set out in detail the type and volume of health and personal social care services that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Services Provision (13 Mar 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: Voluntary Sector (13 Mar 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 (13 Mar 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: Mental Health Policy (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: When the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future of Mental Health Care was convened, as part of its Terms of Reference it recognised that the Department of Health was simultaneously conducting a refresh of the national mental health policy, ‘A Vision for Change’. A major review was undertaken to include recent policy recommendations and all submissions to the Joint...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: Mental Health is a complex matter requiring a broad range of treatments depending on individual patient need.  In many cases, medication plays an important part in helping the patient to deal with mental health issues.  At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that alternatives, such as talk therapies, are available where needed. The HSE provides a comprehensive range of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services Provision (13 Mar 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: Mental Health Commission Reports (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: The Mental Health Commission is an independent body that was set up in 2002. Its functions are set out in the Mental Health Act 2001. These include the promotion, encouragement and fostering of high standards and good practices in the delivery of mental health services and the protection of the interests of patients who are involuntarily admitted. On 21 December 2018,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: Mental Health is a complex matter requiring a broad range of treatments depending on individual patient need.  In many cases, medication plays an important part in helping the patient to deal with mental health issues.  At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that alternatives, such as talk therapies, are available where needed. The HSE provides a comprehensive range of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (13 Mar 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.