Results 641-660 of 15,389 for speaker:Helen McEntee
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (19 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 (19 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: Suicide Bereavement Support (19 Jul 2016)
Helen McEntee: On 14 July 2016, the HSE confirmed that, as part of a contingency plan drawn up by the Department of Health, the HSE, Pieta House and David Hall, who had been acting as interim CEO of Console, Pieta House will commence providing the services previously provided by Console with immediate effect. These services comprise the 24/7 Suicide Helpline, the Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service and the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Awareness (19 Jul 2016)
Helen McEntee: Positive metal health continues to be a priority for this Government, as evidenced by the fostering of mental health promotion through campaigns like the 'Let's Talk' and 'The Little Things' campaigns. These campaigns are directed at a whole-of-society level, including third-level students. Additionally, any persons, including third level students, can access specialist mental health...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (19 Jul 2016)
Helen McEntee: Since 2012, additional ring-fenced mental health funding of €160 million has been provided to the Mental Health Services. This includes €35 million for 2016. The €35 million allocation will fund new service developments. The HSE National Service Plan 2016 identifies priorities for allocation of the €35 million, including the continued development of early...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (19 Jul 2016)
Helen McEntee: On the 14 of July, the HSE confirmed that Pieta House will commence providing the services previously provided by Console with immediate effect. These services comprise the 24/7 Suicide Helpline, the Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service and the Suicide Bereavement Counselling Service. While the main priority is to ensure the seamless continuation of services provided by Console, it is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (19 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: Hospital Accommodation Provision (19 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (19 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 Expenditure (19 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Subventions (19 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Expenditure (19 Jul 2016)
Helen McEntee: Funding for such groups is by and large provided by the Health Service Executive under Section 39 of the Health Act 2004. 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Inspections (19 Jul 2016)
Helen McEntee: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is an independent statutory authority established to drive high quality and safe care for people using health and social care services. HIQA's role is to develop standards and inspect and review health and social care services. This responsibility is underpinned by a comprehensive framework, including the National Quality Standards for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (19 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, she should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (19 Jul 2016)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (19 Jul 2016)
Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. The legislation underpinning the nursing home support scheme requires each private nursing home to negotiate and agree a price for long-term residential care services with the NTPF should it wish to be an approved nursing home for the proposed scheme. The NTPF has statutory independence in the performance of its functions and negotiates with each...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (19 Jul 2016)
Helen McEntee: The NTPF has stated its hope to have this finished by the end of the year. I will ask it to do so.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (20 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: Home Care Packages Data (20 Jul 2016)
Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 303 and 304 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.