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Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (30 Mar 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (4 Apr 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Appeals (4 Apr 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: Hospital Services (4 Apr 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: Hospital Staff (4 Apr 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: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Apr 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 (4 Apr 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: Child Care Services Provision (4 Apr 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: Suicide Prevention (4 Apr 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments (4 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 522 to 526, inclusive, together. The Government is committed to dealing with the current levels of suicide and deliberate self-harm, of which an important part is provision of appropriate services within the hospital setting. With regard to people that may present to the Emergency Department with suicidal ideation or self-harm, the HSE Mental Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (4 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 527 and 528 together. As these are service issues, I am referring them to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Expenditure (4 Apr 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: Mental Health Services (4 Apr 2017)

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

Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (5 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank Deputy O’Connell for raising this extremely important issue and giving me the opportunity to update the House on the matter. I am taking this on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris. The announcement by the World Health Organization concerning the increase in measles outbreaks in Europe has brought this issue to the attention of the media and the wider...

Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (5 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: We must counter any suggestions by doctors, particularly those who have been discredited, that the MMR vaccine is harmful. Last year's outbreak, when almost 50 cases of measles were recorded in May and June, demonstrates the need to continue to send out a message on this issue and try to increase the MMR vaccination rate to 95% or higher. In that regard, the Health Service Executive...

Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (5 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: Ireland faced many robust challenges before Brexit in the past 100 years. The fight for our independence and the subsequent Civil War was a time of huge upheaval. Many of these challenges have persisted until the present day. The State prospered and continues to prosper. We need to channel that energy and experience. We have always faced these challenges with determination and...

Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (5 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: The Government has always been clear in its view that the UK's departure from the EU would have significant repercussions for Ireland politically, economically and socially, especially for the North and the Border counties. That is why Ireland's overall priorities - protecting the Northern Ireland peace process, which has been so hard fought; minimising the impact of Brexit on trade and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Inspections (5 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: The Health Information and Quality Authority is the independent authority established under the Health Act 2007 to monitor safety and quality and drive improvement in Ireland’s health and personal social care services. Since 2009 all nursing homes have been registered and inspected by HIQA. Once finalised, HIQA inspection reports are published on the Authority's website .

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Subventions (5 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 292 to 294, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (5 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank Senator Swanick for raising this issue, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris, who sends his apologies. I have been advised by the HSE that primary care services in Kinlough are currently delivered from a rented premises in the town. I understand the services delivered include GP services, public health nursing, including child development clinics, consultant...