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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (7 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I did not interrupt the Senator so she might have the decency to allow me to continue without shouting me down. I will reiterate for the benefit of the House the matter the Senator - "The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the employment starting date of a sarcoma specialist for St. Vincent's hospital". That is what I will address, if that is okay with the House. I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (7 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: l have no further comment other than to confirm that the start date is 1 September.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (7 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (7 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (7 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (7 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (7 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (7 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Payments (7 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), commonly referred to as 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 Scheme aims to ensure that long-term nursing home care is accessible and affordable for everyone and that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (7 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I confirm again to the Deputy that, as I have outlined and as he has acknowledged, discussions are taking place in respect of the annual service level agreement. These will conclude by the end of the month. I certainly will be happy to pass on the Deputy's representations to the HSE on that front but as the Deputy will appreciate, I cannot prejudge the outcome of the discussion. I know the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank Deputy Eugene Murphy for raising this issue. Many people with dementia are able to live long, fulfilling lives after their diagnosis, and fostering compassionate and inclusive communities can greatly improve the quality of life for persons with dementia and their families. It is Government policy that people should live and receive care in their own homes and communities for as long...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I discussed the lab this morning. Developments on that are imminent and there is no cause for concern at this time.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank the Deputies for their interest in this issue and their persistence in raising it. I can confirm that the HSE leadership management team will meet on 14 February at which it is hoped it will to come to a final decision on this. That is not to say the drug will be made available after that date. It is not within my gift to make it available, but it is hoped a decision will emerge...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: General Practitioner Contracts (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I assure the House that the Government is committed to engaging with GP representatives on the development of modernised GP contractual arrangements. Discussions with representatives were progressed on a wide range of items throughout 2017 without reaching a conclusion. A new phase of discussions commenced in May 2018 based on the mandate set by...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: General Practitioner Contracts (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I am not directly involved in the negotiations; the Department and the HSE are involved. However, I will ask the Minister, Deputy Harris, to address the Senator's two questions on the involvement of the NAGP in the talks and on FEMPI, which is more a matter for the Minister for Finance.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff Remuneration (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for the opportunity to address this matter. As part of the talks which took place under the Lansdowne Road agreement, a chairman’s note was agreed by all parties on the reintroduction of a job evaluation scheme in the health sector. This scheme had previously been in place but was discontinued in 2008. SIPTU sought the introduction of the job evaluation scheme...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff Remuneration (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I would like to make it clear that I fully recognise the valuable and fundamental role many of the support staff grades make to the efficient delivery of many of our healthcare services. I am aware that in December 2018 SIPTU announced that it will ballot more than 7,000 support staff members working in hospitals and for healthcare providers. In my view, this ballot is premature. SIPTU is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospitals Building Programme (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for raising this issue and giving me this opportunity to outline to the House the position regarding the proposed capital developments at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, including the provision of a 50-bed ward block to replace existing ward accommodation and other works such as fire safety upgrade works and the replacement of the existing fluoroscopy room....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospitals Building Programme (6 Feb 2019)

Jim Daly: I acknowledge the Senator's representations on the matter and her sincerity in pursuing it. A project that is advanced as this is a long way ahead of others that are awaiting planning and design. A project that is proceeding to enabling works has been significantly progressed. I note the Senator's concern and her insistence that it proceed unhindered. I will pass on her remarks in that...