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- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospitals Car Park Charges (17 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: Absolutely.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (18 May 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 (18 May 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 Funding (18 May 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 Data (18 May 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: Health Services Staff Data (18 May 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 Help Service Provision (18 May 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 Staff Recruitment (18 May 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: Abuse in Hospitals (23 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: This issue has been previously raised in a similar PQ last year by the Deputy. The individual was advised of the response received by the HSE in relation to her specific case and was also advised that if she considered a criminal offence was committed against her while she was a patient, then it was open to her to make a complaint to An Garda Síochána for investigation. I...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (23 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: Significant work has been undertaken by the HSE in determining the most appropriate scheduling of projects over the multi-annual period from 2016 to 2021, within the phased provision of funding, to achieve compliance and registration. All healthcare infrastructure developments, including this development, must comply with DPER guidelines and EU directives and will require a lead-in time to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care Provision (23 May 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: Elder Abuse (23 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: The Health Service Executive published its national safeguarding policy and procedures, Safeguarding Vulnerable People at Risk of Abuse, in December 2014. This safeguarding policy was the first such HSE policy to encompass both elder abuse and concerns of abuse relating to people availing of disability services. The HSE has established a number of structures to implement its national...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (23 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: The provision of measures to improve access to private dwellings does not come within the remit of the Minister for Health or the HSE.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (23 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 482 and 485 to 487, inclusive, together. Home care services are critical to allow older people to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. They can also provide respite to carers and support them in their caring role. The HSE provides Home Care Packages which are enhanced supports, over and above existing mainstream Home Help service and can...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (23 May 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 Staff (23 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: The HSE acknowledges that existing difficulties in recruiting mental health professionals, including Consultant cover, can in certain circumstances impact on accessing services at local level. However, the Executive continues to focus on filling existing vacancies for this specialist care programme. It should be noted that, while difficulties in recruiting and retaining staff pertains...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (23 May 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 Appeals (23 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), commonly referred to as A Fair Deal, is a system of financial support for people who require long-term residential care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. The NHSS covers the cost of the standard components of long-term residential care which are: - Nursing...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Records (23 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is the independent authority established to promote high-quality and safe care for people using health and social care services in Ireland. Information on the quality, safety and experience of people using services is vital to HIQA’s work. The Authority receives, analyses and risk assesses information from a range of sources,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (23 May 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...