Results 681-700 of 15,389 for speaker:Helen McEntee

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (21 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy Implementation (21 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: The aim of the Irish National Dementia Strategy which was published in December 2014 is to improve dementia care so that people with dementia can live well for as long as possible and can have services and supports delivered in the best way possible. The strategy emphasises that most people with dementia live in their own communities and can continue to live well and to participate in those...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (21 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 641 to 643, inclusive and 679 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 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: Counselling Services Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: The HSE is committed to addressing the mental health needs of those under age 18 by developing services, including counselling services, as outlined in the HSE Mental Health Operational Plan 2016. The Plan provides for improved collaboration between the Mental Health and Primary Care Divisions of the Executive in the areas of Early Intervention and Counselling services aimed at young...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (21 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: The HSE is committed to addressing the mental health needs of those under age 18 by developing services, as outlined in the HSE Mental Health Operational Plan 2016. Along with the expansion of CAMHS services generally, the Plan provides for improved collaboration between the Mental Health and Primary Care Divisions of the Executive in the areas of Early Intervention and Counselling services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (21 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: As the HSE is responsible for the management of the health care estate the Executive has been requested to reply directly to you on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office who will follow up.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (21 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: A Vision For Change, the national Mental Health Policy, was introduced in 2006. Among its recommendations were that approximately 10,650 Mental Health Whole Time Equivalents were required to fully implement the policy. This figure was based on Ireland’s then population of 3.917 million, as indicated in the 2002 census. The population of Ireland today, based on the most recent...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (21 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: The reduction in the numbers of children admitted to adult psychiatric units has been a priority for the HSE Mental Health Services over recent years. This important objective is again reflected in the agreed HSE Service Plan for this year. Significant progress has been made since 2008 when there were 247 such admissions to adult units, and this subsequently declined to 89 in 2014. Last...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (21 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 (21 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 (21 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 (16 Sep 2016)

Helen McEntee: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) is a system of financial support for those in need of 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. Participants in the Scheme contribute up to 80% of their assessable income and a maximum of 7.5% per annum of the value of assets held. In the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Data (16 Sep 2016)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1003 and 1004 together. The Irish National Dementia Strategy, published in December 2014, included estimates and projections for the number of people in Ireland with dementia by age Group, as follows:- “ The prospective ageing of the Irish population will lead to an exponential increase in the number of people with dementia in the years ahead. Based on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Data Protection (16 Sep 2016)

Helen McEntee: On the 14 of July, the HSE confirmed that after discussion Pieta House had agreed to commence provision of services previously available through Console. These services comprise the 24/7 Suicide Helpline, the Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service and the Suicide Bereavement Counselling Service. Throughout this process, the importance of ensuring the protection of individual clients’...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (16 Sep 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 10 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (16 Sep 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (16 Sep 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 10 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (16 Sep 2016)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1069 to 1073, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.