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Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (18 Jun 2019)

Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 326 and 327 together. Home supports enable older people to remain in their own homes and communities, as well as facilitating timely discharge from hospital. The Government has made improved access to home support services a priority. This is reflected in the ongoing additional investment made in these services in recent years with the budget growing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Support Service (18 Jun 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (18 Jun 2019)

Jim Daly: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), commonly referred to as Fair Deal, is a system of financial support for people who require long-term residential care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. The Scheme aims to ensure that long-term residential care is accessible and affordable for everyone and that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (18 Jun 2019)

Jim Daly: It is not correct to say that no new clients will be allocated home supports for the next five months. The allocation of new hours will be based on clients’ needs and the resources available. Recycling of hours will continue, in line with budgetary management. Home supports enable older people to remain in their own homes and communities, as well as facilitating timely discharge...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (18 Jun 2019)

Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 377 to 382, inclusive, together. As these are service matters 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 (18 Jun 2019)

Jim Daly: Home supports enable older people to remain in their own homes and communities, as well as facilitating timely discharge from hospital. The Government has made improved access to home support services a priority. This is reflected in the ongoing additional investment made in these services in recent years with the budget growing from €306 million in 2015 to almost €446 million...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Elder Abuse (18 Jun 2019)

Jim Daly: The Deputy's question is well timed as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day took place last Saturday 15 June. The day serves as a call to action for individuals, organisations and communities to raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. The safety and protection of adults (including older people) who may be at risk of harm or abuse is a key objective of Government and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (18 Jun 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (18 Jun 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: Bed Availability (18 Jun 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: Respite Care Services Provision (18 Jun 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 Services Funding (18 Jun 2019)

Jim Daly: The HSE is responsible for deciding on the allocation of funding to suitable organisations and projects, based on locally identified needs and priorities, with the HSE's Mental Health Services being responsible for allocating funding related to mental health. Applications for funding should be made directly by interested organisations to the appropriate area of the HSE, which in this case is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (18 Jun 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 Services Provision (18 Jun 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: Care of the Elderly (18 Jun 2019)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Data (18 Jun 2019)

Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 422, 423, 429, 431, 432, 435, 446 and 455 together. Home supports enable older people to remain in their own homes and communities, as well as facilitating timely discharge from hospital. The Government has made improved access to home support services a priority. This is reflected in the ongoing additional investment made in these services in recent...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (18 Jun 2019)

Jim Daly: The development of a new, standalone statutory scheme and system of regulation for home-support services is a long-standing objective of the Government, which the Department of Health is currently progressing. Work is ongoing to determine the optimal model for, and approach to the development of, the statutory scheme within the broader context of the Sláintecarereforms. The HSE is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (18 Jun 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 Help Service (18 Jun 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 Help Service (18 Jun 2019)

Jim Daly: The development of a new, standalone statutory scheme and system of regulation for home-support services is a key objective of the Government, which the Department of Health is currently progressing. This includes work to determine the optimal model for, and approach to the development of, the statutory scheme within the broader context of the Sláintecarereforms. In preparation for the...