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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 Oct 2018)

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 (23 Oct 2018)

Jim Daly: The proposed policy change to the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), to cap contributions from farm assets at 3 years where a family successor commits to working the productive asset, has been approved by Government. I hope to progress the legislation in the Oireachtas in the autumn session. My Department is working on the development of draft Heads of Bill while considering a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (23 Oct 2018)

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: Hospital Services (23 Oct 2018)

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 (23 Oct 2018)

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 Expenditure (23 Oct 2018)

Jim Daly: The amount of funding allocated to mental health services for the last five years was: 2018 €910.6m, 2017 €852.1m, 2016 €826.6m, 2015 €791.8m, 2014 €766m. HSE Mental Health Division spent the following amounts over this period: 2018 €910.6m (projected), 2017 €860.2m, 2016 €825m, 2015 €785.4m, 2014 €735.8m. These...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (23 Oct 2018)

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: Tax Reliefs Eligibility (23 Oct 2018)

Jim Daly: The Minister for Health has not held any discussions with the Minister for Finance concerning the issue raised by the Deputy. The criteria in relation to tax relief for medical expenses is primarily a matter for decision by the Minister for Finance, and the Revenue Commissioners. It is open to any individual who experiences financial hardship in respect of certain health or personal...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services Provision (23 Oct 2018)

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 (23 Oct 2018)

Jim Daly: The Home Support Service is a core service for older people and is highly valued by service users, their families and by the HSE. It provides supports which assist older people to live independently in their own homes for longer and enables large numbers of people to return home following acute hospital admission who otherwise would remain in hospital or would be admitted to long stay...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (18 Oct 2018)

Jim Daly: Ireland has the world’s highest incidence of cystic fibrosis. There are over 1,100 people registered as having cystic fibrosis in Ireland. Life expectancy for people with the disease and the complexity of cystic fibrosis care have both increased progressively in recent years. This has resulted in an increase in the number of adults with cystic fibrosis being treated in adult...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (18 Oct 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank the Cathaoirleach for flagging it. As the Cathaoirleach said, it is a six marker. There is difficulty with the capital side of the budget, as the Senator will appreciate at this moment in time. It is one of the challenges. I am in a struggle in my area trying to secure funding for something that is very close to the Cathaoirleach's heart, which is Bantry General Hospital. I do...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (18 Oct 2018)

Jim Daly: I will be brief.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (18 Oct 2018)

Jim Daly: I will be really brief.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (18 Oct 2018)

Jim Daly: Every politician in the House appreciates what the Senator has just said. When we talk about a 2040 plan, it suggests to people it will not happen until 2040. The 2040 plan, as the Senator said, is the way forward because it gives a long-term view and approach rather than doing it on a year-to-year basis. The 2040 plan starts today and that is an absolute fact. There are developments...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Assisted Human Reproduction (18 Oct 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator. I am taking this issue on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris. The Government approved the drafting of a Bill on assisted human reproduction and associated areas of research in October last year. The introduction of legislation on assisted human reproduction and associated research is a priority for the Minister for Health and the process of drafting this Bill will...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Assisted Human Reproduction (18 Oct 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank Senator Murnane O'Connor for raising the issue and thereby providing the opportunity to discuss the matter in the House today. The Minister and the officials are acutely aware of how necessary the AHR Bill is and how eagerly some form of additional support for accessing AHR treatments is anticipated. Officials in the Department of Health will continue to work with the Office of the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Blood Donations (18 Oct 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for his continued interest in this and his concise and direct approach to it. I am happy to have the opportunity to advise the Seanad further on this matter. The remit of the IBTS, is to provide a safe, reliable and robust blood service to the Irish health system. The IBTS constantly keeps all deferral polices under review. The IBTS currently has a permanent deferral...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Blood Donations (18 Oct 2018)

Jim Daly: I again thank the Senator for his consistent and continued interest in this issue and for continuing to keep it to the fore. He has been very responsible in his approach and response to it. His focus is to be welcomed because while it is important to get the balance right it is also important to get a timely balance right. That is where his contribution is most helpful.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Oct 2018)

Jim Daly: Government policy as set out in ‘A Vision for Change’ is that proceeds from the sale of older mental health assets, such as St. Senan's, will be reinvested in new developments within mental health. I understand new replacement accommodation has already been delivered for all the mental health care services provided from St Senan's and the delivery of health services has been...