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- Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (8 Dec 2016)
Helen McEntee: I think Members thought the discussion on climate change would last longer.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data (8 Dec 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 Provision (8 Dec 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 (8 Dec 2016)
Helen McEntee: The level of health services to be provided next year, including homecare targets, will be set out in the Health Service Executive 2017 National Service Plan, which is expected to be finalised shortly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (8 Dec 2016)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Helen McEntee: I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the House regarding the Bill, which concluded its passage through the Dáil last week. More than 2 million people in Ireland have private health insurance, which is community rated. This means that when someone purchases health insurance, their age, gender and health status does not affect the price they pay. Older and sicker people pay...
- Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (8 Dec 2016)
Helen McEntee: I thank the Senators for their support, for the most part, for the Bill and for their contributions to the debate. To recap, the main purpose of this Bill is to specify the risk equalisation credits and corresponding stamp duty levies from 1 April 2017. The Bill also makes a number of changes to the operation of the scheme, providing for a new benchmark of reasonable profit for the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (13 Dec 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 Facilities (13 Dec 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: Elder Abuse (13 Dec 2016)
Helen McEntee: There is currently no specific legislation on elder abuse . In December 2014, the Health Service Executive (HSE) launched Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse – National Policy and Procedures. This new national policy applies to all HSE and HSE-funded services for older people and people with disabilities. It incorporates the previously existing HSE elder abuse service...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (13 Dec 2016)
Helen McEntee: The Government’s “Building on Recovery: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021” which was published on 30 September 2015 included an investment programme in health infrastructure. Based on this, the HSE prepared its Capital Plan and on 26 January 2016 details of the programme of investment in public nursing home facilities were announced. The...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (13 Dec 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: Nursing Home Services (13 Dec 2016)
Helen McEntee: The lead Department in relation to incentivising investment is the Department of Finance. In 2015 the Minister for Finance announced changes to the Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS) to allow for investment in the extension, management and operation of nursing homes. The Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, in conjunction with the Department of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly Provision (13 Dec 2016)
Helen McEntee: Homecare is an increasingly important part of the supports that we offer to older people, and will continue to increase in importance into the future. In this context it is essential that we consider how homecare services should be provided and regulated. The Programme for Partnership Government includes commitments to increase funding for home support services, to improve these...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Data (13 Dec 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 (13 Dec 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 (13 Dec 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 Help Service Provision (13 Dec 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: Hospitals Building Programme (13 Dec 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 Staff (13 Dec 2016)
Helen McEntee: Detailed information in respect of HSE mental health services is published on a regular basis by the Executive. The most relevant Report in this regard would be "Delivering Specialist Mental Health Services 2014-15", which was produced by the HSE Mental Health Division, and is available on the HSE website at www.hse.ie/eng/services/publications/. While this report indicates data such as...