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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (11 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: Respite Care Services Availability (11 Apr 2017)

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

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (12 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputies for raising this issue. I share their concerns, as do the people who are providing the service. They understand the difficulty they are facing and the impact it is having on the young people in the area. It is the policy of the HSE, under its annual service plan, to provide an age-appropriate mental health service for those under the age of 18. Mental health...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (12 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: It is absolutely unacceptable that a young person would not be able to receive the level of support needed. Again, we are doing everything we can and not only through the recruitment process. We are trying to improve the environment, facilities and technology to make our mental health services facilities places in which people want to come and work. The fact of the matter is that within...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (12 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: Psychological Services (12 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 Services (12 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 (12 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: Section 51 of The Mental Health Act 2001 provides that the Inspector of Mental Health Services shall visit and inspect every approved centre at least once in each year and she may also inspect any other premises where mental health services are being provided as she considers appropriate. Annual inspections of all approved centres have been conducted since the establishment of the Mental...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (12 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 Data (12 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: Home Help Service Data (12 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: Home Care Packages Data (12 Apr 2017)

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

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Human Rights (12 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising the issue and apologise that the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, is not able to attend. In our international relations, Ireland supports the promotion and protection of the human rights of all persons, irrespective of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Ireland believes that consensual same-sex relationships between adults should not be criminalised and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Human Rights (12 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: The Government shares the Senator’s grave concerns on this issue. The Minister will continue to monitor the situation through the Irish embassy in Moscow and join with international partners to ensure a full and thorough investigation takes place into these actions.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (12 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senators for raising this issue and the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government sends his apologies for not being able to attend the Chamber. Effective local government structures are an essential part of our democracy. In turn, effective local government cannot be achieved without the hard work and commitment of elected members in service of their...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (12 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: It is my understanding that will happen in July, but I will bring the Senators' queries to the attention of the Minister and ask him to revert to them directly.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (12 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank both Senators for raising this issue as it provides me with an opportunity to outline to the Seanad the current position on the major building project for the Holy Family school in Cootehill. I understand the urgency attached to the project, given that it involves a multidenominational and co-educational special needs school which caters for pupils aged between four and 18 years with...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (12 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: I, too, welcome the people in the Visitors Gallery. I acknowledge that this is an extremely urgent case and that it is important the next stage of the process commences by the end of this month. I will bring the Senators' concerns to the attention of the Minister.

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: The Department has been engaging with the IFA and small businesses over recent months. We would expect to have a conclusion to this in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Expenditure (13 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 226 to 229, inclusive, together. The provision of new facilities, or other non-capital initiatives, to enhance forensic mental health provision nationally is central to modernising mental health services in line with the strategy document A Vision for Change. The delivery of the replacement facility for Central Mental Hospital at Portrane and the ICRUs is...