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Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (10 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 (10 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: The legislation underpinning the Nursing Homes Support Scheme requires each private nursing home to negotiate and agree a price for long-term residential care services with the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) should they wish to be an approved nursing home for the purposes of the Scheme. The NTPF has statutory independence in the performance of its function, and negotiates with each...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (10 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 (10 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: The Interdepartmental/Agency Working Group which was set up to progress the recommendations contained in the Review of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme has held five meetings to date, with a sixth meeting scheduled for late November 2016. The Working Group is chaired by the Department of Health and includes representatives from the Department of the Taoiseach, the Department of Public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (10 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: 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 inspected by HIQA. The functions of the Minister for Health in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update On Health Issues: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: On perinatal mental health, the Chairman is right in stating that we do not have a developed policy. We do not really have any initiatives in the area, which is something that has been very much brought to my attention through various groups, including the National Women's Council of Ireland, and within the Department. It is also an area identified for the task force on youth mental health....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update On Health Issues: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I know it is now 12 noon, but I wish to touch on two things. In the area of home help, the objective is to keep people within their homes for as long as possible. The Minister of State, Deputy McGrath, rightly said that disability should not just be related to health. I share the view that when it comes to supporting older people within their homes, it is not just a health issue. The...

European Defence Agency: Motion (15 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves Ireland's participation in two European Defence Agency Projects - (1) MARSUR Networking - Adaptive Phase (MARSUR II) and (2) Cooperation on Cyber Ranges in the European Union pursuant to section 2 of the Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009. In commending the motion on behalf of the Minister of State with responsibility for defence, Deputy...

Mental Health Services Funding: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: Yes. I am sharing with Deputy Neville. This is the third debate we have had on mental health in recent times. I welcome the debate as an opportunity to re-state the Government's commitment to our mental health policy and to the development and improvement of our mental health services. The Government will not oppose the motion. We agree on the need to maintain the significant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (15 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: Hospice Services Provision (15 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 Help Service Data (15 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: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (15 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: Home Care Packages Provision (15 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 Eligibility (15 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 income and assets 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (15 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 484 to 486, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (15 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: Suicide Prevention (15 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 Data (15 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: Home Care Packages Provision (15 Nov 2016)

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