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- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Sep 2018)
Jim Daly: I thank Senator Boyhan for raising this issue and for giving me an opportunity to respond. The NRH in Dún Laoghaire in Dublin provides complex specialist rehabilitation services to patients who, as a result of an accident, illness or injury, have acquired a physical or cognitive disability and require specialist medical rehabilitation. The hospital has a reputation for excellence, as...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Sep 2018)
Jim Daly: I am more than happy to convey the demands made by the Senator. One of my favourite attributes in any politician is consistency. The Senator has been more than consistent on this issue on numerous occasions in the House.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Sep 2018)
Jim Daly: The Senator has been a loyal and consistent supporter of the work that takes place at National Rehabilitation Hospital. I shall support him in any way that I can to address the challenges faced by the hospital. I will convey his sentiments to the Minister for Health.
- Seanad: Mental Health (Renewal Orders) Bill 2018: Second and Subsequent Stages (19 Sep 2018)
Jim Daly: I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me an opportunity to speak on the Mental Health (Renewal Orders) Bill 2018, which is being presented to the House on foot of a finding that part of the Mental Health Act 2001 is unconstitutional. I am grateful to the House for agreeing to consider this emergency legislation, the urgent need for which arises from the Court of Appeal finding on 3 May last...
- Seanad: Mental Health (Renewal Orders) Bill 2018: Second and Subsequent Stages (19 Sep 2018)
Jim Daly: Having heard the contributions of those here today, I reiterate my thanks, especially to Deputies Buckley and Browne, my colleagues in Dáil Éireann who have worked with me on this every step of the way and who were more than generous in waiving all political interests and advantages, who were clearly very motivated to get this right and who engaged extensively with me from the...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Sep 2018)
Jim Daly: I understand that the contract was signed yesterday but I will clarify that in writing to alleviate any concerns.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Sep 2018)
Jim Daly: I thank the Deputy. I will convey the issue he raises directly to the Minister and get an update for him. I appreciate the Deputy's concern on the matter. It is a very reasonable request.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Sep 2018)
Jim Daly: I thank the Deputy for his questions. The Government is taking the report very seriously. We have a number of different initiatives, which it will take too long to deal with now. Specifically, however, the Deputy is mixing up Pathfinder and the youth mental health task force. The latter is not dependent on Pathfinder, a revolutionary project for the State aimed at breaking down the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (19 Sep 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 Review (18 Sep 2018)
Jim Daly: Under NHSS rental income is considered income for the purpose of the financial assessment, and is assessed at 80% less any allowable deductions. Allowable deductions include income tax and, therefore, any income tax arising from rental income should be deducted; other deductions include some health expenses, levies required by law to be paid, and interest on some loans in respect of a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Sep 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: Psychological Services (18 Sep 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: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Staff (18 Sep 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 Administration (18 Sep 2018)
Jim Daly: Under NHSS rental income is considered income for the purpose of the financial assessment, and is assessed at 80% less any allowable deductions. Allowable deductions include income tax and, therefore, any income tax arising from rental income should be deducted; other deductions include some health expenses, levies required by law to be paid, and interest on some loans in respect of a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (18 Sep 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 Staff (18 Sep 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 Staff (18 Sep 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: Respite Care Services Provision (18 Sep 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 Policy (18 Sep 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: National Dementia Strategy (18 Sep 2018)
Jim Daly: As a response to the increasing number of people with dementia, the Irish National Dementia Strategy was launched in December 2014. The Strategy aims to improve dementia care to allow people with dementia to live well for as long as possible and have services and supports delivered as well as possible. A review of the implementation of the National Dementia Strategy was published in May this...