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Seanad: Commencement Matters: National Maternity Hospital (28 Sep 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I agree it is me who is here, unfortunately, but my colleague sends his apologies. My sentiments are the same as those of the Minister and I speak on his behalf. The year 2016 is a landmark year for maternity services. Ireland's first national maternity strategy was published in January and HIQA is currently finalising national standards for...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: National Maternity Hospital (28 Sep 2016)

Helen McEntee: I reiterate that I hear and see the Senator's frustration. I have faith in Kieran Mulvey as I have seen him work with previous projects that had been stuck and he has managed to move them on. I do not believe an indefinite time has been given and I certainly would not like to see another three years in mediation. It needs to happen now and if possible, I will revert to the Senator with a...

Report of the Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Motion (29 Sep 2016)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the interim report of the Committee on the Future of Healthcare. The work of the committee, with cross-party agreement, has the ability to make a lasting impact on the future health care needs of citizens. There is little doubt that Ireland needs a concrete long-term plan for the delivery of health services....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (29 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: HSE Funding (29 Sep 2016)

Helen McEntee: My Department earlier this year received an application from the organisation in question for Lottery funding. All Lottery applications are currently being processed. Each organisation will be notified once a decision has been made. With regard to any HSE funding, I am referring your question to the HSE for direct reply as this is a service issue.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (29 Sep 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, I am referring your question to the HSE for direct reply.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (4 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: I am also delighted to have the opportunity to address the House on Second Stage of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, which was published in January. As Minister of State for mental health and older people, I am particularly pleased about the provisions in sections 6 to 8, inclusive, in Part 3 of the Bill to amend the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009. As the Minister, Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Youth Services Provision (4 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Remit (4 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: At present HIQA's remit does not extend to the regulation of residential centres catering for elderly members of religious orders. Under Section 2 of the Health (Nursing Homes) Act 1990, premises in which the majority of the persons being maintained are members of a religious order or priests of any religion are offered an exemption to registration. This is a matter that I will keep under...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (4 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (4 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: The Irish National Dementia Strategy was launched in December 2014, with the objective of increasing awareness, ensuring early diagnosis and intervention and developing enhanced community based services. In parallel with the Strategy the Department of Health and the HSE have agreed a joint initiative with the Atlantic Philanthropies to implement significant elements of the Strategy over the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (4 Oct 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. The Scheme aims to ensure that long-term nursing home care is accessible and affordable for everyone and that people are cared for in the most...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (4 Oct 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: Care of the Elderly (4 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: Under the Health Act 2007 statutory responsibility is given to the Chief Inspector of Social Services, part of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), for the independent inspection and registration of certain categories of designated centres. This includes residential care settings for older people. The definition of a designated centre is set out in Section 2 of the Act....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (4 Oct 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: Home Care Packages Expenditure (4 Oct 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: Home Care Packages Provision (4 Oct 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: Home Help Service (4 Oct 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: Care of the Elderly Provision (4 Oct 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Data (4 Oct 2016)

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