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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (21 Jun 2017)

Helen McEntee: The Department of Health, and myself, have maintained close contact with the HSE in a attempt to maxamise CAMHS service provision in the Linn Dara unit. Minister McEntee has met the HSE specifically about this, and visited Linn Dara . The HSE has confirmed that no young person will be discharged from Linn Dara, unless this is deemed clinically appropriate by their mental health team. It...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (21 Jun 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 (21 Jun 2017)

Helen McEntee: In March 2016, the HSE Mental Health Division established the National Clinical Programme for the Assessment and Management of Patients Presenting to Emergency Departments following Self-Harm. This clinical programme specifically addresses the care and treatment required by people who present to the Emergency Departments of acute hospitals following an episode of self-harm or with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (21 Jun 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 Provision (21 Jun 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 (21 Jun 2017)

Helen McEntee: The Programme for a Partnership Government sets out the Government’s commitment to “encourage the development of a hospice in the Midlands”.This proposed and long overdue development is in line with national policy which states that each HSE region should have its own hospice as the hub of specialist palliative care service provision. I am aware that there have been many...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (21 Jun 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: HSE Staff Recruitment (21 Jun 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 (22 Jun 2017)

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

European Council: Statements (28 Jun 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputy for his question. It is absolutely the case that our neutrality will not come into question in this context. I think our long-standing policy of military neutrality is sufficiently safeguarded, particularly through the existing constitutional provisions, including the protocol to the Lisbon treaty. Our commitment to this policy was reconfirmed in the Global Island...

European Council: Statements (28 Jun 2017)

Helen McEntee: I might run in Cavan-Monaghan.

European Council: Statements (28 Jun 2017)

Helen McEntee: Obviously, there was a discussion on the Paris Agreement. I think everyone agreed that we do not want to see the US pulling out of the agreement. Ireland is being particularly ambitious with its targets. I understand that the energy Ministers met this week. Ireland has set very ambitious targets for 2030. One of the biggest challenges we face as we try to reach those targets and to...

European Council: Statements (28 Jun 2017)

Helen McEntee: There is no question of Irish money going into something we do not support, and Ireland will continue to watch this very carefully. The meeting dealt with whether the EIB should examine ways to support investment in defence research and development activities, but there has been no definitive agreement on this as of yet.

European Council: Statements (28 Jun 2017)

Helen McEntee: Ireland's neutrality will not be conflicted but we need to invest more in conflict resolution with other member states. The EU global strategy sets out a vision for the EU foreign and security policy and commits the European Union to promoting peace, prosperity, democracy and the rule of law. We need to play our part in that. The Deputy referred to statements regarding Turkey, but this is...

European Council: Statements (28 Jun 2017)

Helen McEntee: The Taoiseach confirmed earlier today that this is a priority for us, as it needs to be for many of the companies involved, which I will not name but are based in Ireland. There was a lot of discussion on jobs, growth and competitiveness, and the development of the digital Single Market strategy is a key priority, not least for Estonia which is taking over the Presidency. There is talk of...

European Council: Statements (28 Jun 2017)

Helen McEntee: I will continue with questions.

European Council: Statements (28 Jun 2017)

Helen McEntee: In regard to the earlier questions on jobs, enterprise and trade, the first phase of the negotiations are particularly focusing on EU citizens' rights and the UK's bill for leaving the European Union. Many of these discussions will take place at the next phase. Up to 40% of businesses in Ireland have started to make plans regarding the possible threats or advantages from Brexit. However,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Agenda Developments: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Jul 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Chairman and members for their well wishes. I agree it is important we have a strong relationship and that there is strong engagement between us. I am at the disposal of the Chairman and members should they need me at the committee. I am delighted to be here today, the first time I have had the pleasure of being before this committee since I was appointed Minister of State with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Agenda Developments: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Jul 2017)

Helen McEntee: I try.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Agenda Developments: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Jul 2017)

Helen McEntee: I will try to condense my response and I can return to issues if necessary. We will have other opportunities for engagement. I thank all members for their good wishes. I also thank Deputy Dara Murphy for the work he has done in the role previously. I pay tribute to Malta on the role it has played in the previous Presidency and wish Estonia well in its Presidency. I am certain that...