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Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services Provision (19 Jan 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputy for raising the issue of dental services in Drogheda and south Louth, which I am taking on behalf of my colleague who sends his apologies. Dental services for children up to 16 years of age and persons of all ages with special needs are provided by the public dental service of the HSE through its dental clinics. HSE dental clinics provide a screening and fissure...

Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services Provision (19 Jan 2017)

Helen McEntee: We are particularly unfortunate that all four clinics were closed due to flood damage or fire. It is an unprecedented situation. The HSE is doing its best to cater for and deal with the more critical incidents and those who need services immediately. While the Deputy is correct in saying that the service that is currently being provided is not at the same level that was previously...

Topical Issue Debate: Cancer Screening Programmes (19 Jan 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank both Deputies for raising the issue and, again, pass on the apologies of the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, for not being here. First, I acknowledge the anxiety and distress for the patients concerned in this programme and extend my sincere sympathy to the family of the patient who, unfortunately, died before the HSE review commenced. I welcome today's publication...

Topical Issue Debate: Cancer Screening Programmes (19 Jan 2017)

Helen McEntee: With regard to clinician Y, as far back as February 2015, the clinician agreed to stand down from all colonoscopy work and voluntarily undertook not to perform colonoscopies outside Wexford General Hospital. He has remained on leave during the investigation process and has undergone retraining in colonoscopy. The Medical Council was advised of the incidents in April 2015. I agree with...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (19 Jan 2017)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will appreciate that I am not able to give the answer she seeks. I apologise again on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, for his absence. I welcome the opportunity to address the House on this issue. As Deputy Jan O'Sullivan stated, the emergency department in University Hospital Limerick is one of the busiest in the country, with more than 60,000 attendances...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (19 Jan 2017)

Helen McEntee: Again, I apologise but I am unable to answer the Deputy's question directly. As I understand it, the unit will not open in May but is to be handed over to the hospital group at the end of March, with the timeline in terms of deep cleaning, commissioning and training of the staff yet to be identified. I will make the Deputy's views known to the Minister, Deputy Harris. A huge amount of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (19 Jan 2017)

Helen McEntee: Government policy is to promote care in the community for older people so that they can continue to live in their own homes for as long as possible and long-term nursing care should be a last resort after home support and other community based supports have been exhausted. However, the main statutory scheme of care for older people is the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sale of State Assets (19 Jan 2017)

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 (24 Jan 2017)

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 (24 Jan 2017)

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 Provision (24 Jan 2017)

Helen McEntee: Significant funding of €1.15 million was allocated by Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Helen McEntee to the HSE Community Healthcare Organisation Kerry/Cork to allow for the opening of Deer Lodge Mental Health Unit. This funding announcement was made in December. Work is now underway on the recruitment of staff and on commissioning the building to allow for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (24 Jan 2017)

Helen McEntee: Government policy is to promote care in the community for older people so that they can continue to live in their own homes for as long as possible and long-term nursing care should be a last resort after home support and other community based supports have been exhausted. However, the main statutory scheme for older people is the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, which provides for a system of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (24 Jan 2017)

Helen McEntee: I am aware of the documentary referred to and the issues raised, and would like to assure the Deputy that help is available to anyone who may need additional assistance in applying for support under the Fair Deal Scheme, and work on implementing improvements is well underway. The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) is a system of financial support for those in need of long-term nursing home...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (24 Jan 2017)

Helen McEntee: Government policy is to promote care in the community for older people so that they can continue to live in their own homes for as long as possible and long-term nursing care should be a last resort after home support and other community based supports have been exhausted. However, the main statutory scheme for older people is the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), which provides for a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Jan 2017)

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 (24 Jan 2017)

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 Data (24 Jan 2017)

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 (24 Jan 2017)

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 Administration (24 Jan 2017)

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: National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (24 Jan 2017)

Helen McEntee: The National Positive Ageing Strategy (NPAS), published on 24 April 2013, provides a framework for cooperation to address age-related policy and service delivery across Government and society in the years ahead. The Strategy is intended to promote older people’s health and well being so that older people can continue to contribute to social, economic, cultural and family life in their...