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Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (23 May 2017)

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

Topical Issue Debate: National Drugs Strategy (24 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan for raising this important issue. I agree that we need to treat the matter with absolute urgency and assure the Deputy of the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne's commitment to it. As the Deputy is aware, a steering committee chaired by John Carr, former secretary general of the Irish National Teachers Organisation, was established in December...

Topical Issue Debate: National Drugs Strategy (24 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: It is my understanding that the submissions have been taken on board. I will check why they were not acknowledged. In respect of the community groups and in particular the drug and alcohol task forces, I know myself how important they are. In Meath and Louth we have a community group that works together and a drug and alcohol task force. I know some of the members personally and am aware...

Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (24 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: Yes.

Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (24 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I wish to pass on the apologies of the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, who cannot be here. I thank Deputy Nolan for raising this matter and for giving me the opportunity to inform the House of the position relating to it. The main role of the National Ambulance Service is to respond to emergency 999 or 112 calls, as the Deputy knows. On average, the National Ambulance Service...

Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (24 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I agree. The Deputy has raised some valid points. Patient safety should be first and foremost in everything we are doing. It is important to note the fact that the HSE has commissioned a review. I am afraid I do not have the exact details of when it will begin but I can certainly get them for the Deputy. It will look at the service provision, assess the costs of the services, examine the...

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund: Motion [Private Members] (24 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to respond on behalf of the Government and in support of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Bruton, and to speak about Caranua, the services it provides and the concerns that have been raised. Many individuals suffered horrific abuse when, as children, they were placed in industrial schools and other residential settings. Successive Governments have put...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (24 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: Hospital Records (24 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 Homes Support Scheme Applications (24 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 Provision (24 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: Mental Health Services Provision (24 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: Hospital Procedures (24 May 2017)

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

Seanad: Commencement Matters: HSE Correspondence (24 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I would say at the outset, and I am sure the Senator would feel the same as a public representative, that we sometimes find it difficult to get back to people within the right timeframe. However, what the Senator has outlined and the various different events he described are not good enough. As public representatives, we do our best to get back...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: HSE Correspondence (24 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: It is my understanding that there are details available, but if they are not being followed up on then I will take those suggestions and bring them back.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (25 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 and 197 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (25 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: Mental Health Tribunals (30 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: The current full fee for legal representation of a patient at a mental health tribunal in relation to an admission order detaining a patient for care and treatment in an approved centre is €1,196. The full fee for legal representation by the same legal representative at a subsequent mental health tribunal hearing in relation to a renewal order is €335. Part fees apply in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Guidelines (30 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 409, 411 and 412 together. Section 8 of the Mental Health Act, 2001 outlines the criteria for the involuntary admission of a person into an approved hospital or other in-patient facility for the care and treatment of persons suffering from mental illness or mental disorder. It states that a person may be detained in such a centre where he or she is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (30 May 2017)

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