Results 921-940 of 15,389 for speaker:Helen McEntee
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (27 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: Health Services Provision (27 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (27 Oct 2016)
Helen McEntee: While it is the preferred option to support older people in their own homes for as long as possible, there will always be a cohort of people who require quality long term residential care. The aim of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme 'A Fair Deal' is to enure that long term nursing home care is accessible and affordable for everyone assessed as needing it, and that people are cared for in the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (2 Nov 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 (2 Nov 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 (2 Nov 2016)
Helen McEntee: The allocation for Mental Health in 2017 will be €851.3 million, an increase of €24.7 million, or approximately 3%, over 2016. In addition, a further €50 million will be provided for the construction of the new national forensic mental health service in Portrane. I am initiating €35 million in new services in 2017. Key priorities to be addressed in the HSE's...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (2 Nov 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (2 Nov 2016)
Helen McEntee: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) is a system of financial support for people who require 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 legislation underpinning the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) requires each private nursing home to negotiate and agree a price for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Inspections (2 Nov 2016)
Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 301, 303 and 304 together. The Health Information and Quality Authority is the independent authority established under the Health Act 2007 to drive continuous improvement and to monitor safety and quality in Ireland’s health and personal social care services. Since 2009 all nursing homes - public, voluntary and private have been registered and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Oversight (2 Nov 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: Nursing Home Services (2 Nov 2016)
Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 309 and 310 together. I understand a reply issued from the Health Service Executive to the Deputy on 30 September 2016.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (2 Nov 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: Hospitals Building Programme (2 Nov 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: Nursing Home Services (2 Nov 2016)
Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 319 and 320 together. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (2 Nov 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (2 Nov 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: Home Help Service Provision (2 Nov 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 Funding (2 Nov 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 Data (2 Nov 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: Hospital Appointments Delays (2 Nov 2016)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.