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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (21 Jun 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 (21 Jun 2018)

Jim Daly: Budget 2018 made allowance for an additional €35 million for mental health services, bringing the total HSE Mental Health Budget to €910 million. This represents an increase of over €200 million since 2012. €30.7 million has been allocated to the HSE so far in 2018, with the remaining €4.3 million to be allocated in September 2018. This increase...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (21 Jun 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 Data (21 Jun 2018)

Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 191 and 192 together. As these are service matters 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 Data (21 Jun 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.

Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Initiatives (20 Jun 2018)

Jim Daly: I say to Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice that pensions are mentioned in the Topical Issue as set down, although I appreciate that neither Deputy has raised the issue. However, it was mentioned in the Topical Issue as set down in which the Deputies sought to discuss filling all available places on the rural social scheme, Tús and community employment schemes, as well as the provision of a...

Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Initiatives (20 Jun 2018)

Jim Daly: I am not taking part in a quiz show and will not make a guess.

Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Initiatives (20 Jun 2018)

Jim Daly: I do not have the figure to hand and Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív will appreciate that it is not available in my Department. I will not engage in a guessing game on an issue on which I am not sure-footed, but I take the point the Deputy is trying to make. As Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice acknowledged, I also operate in a rural constituency and I am very familiar with the frustration felt...

Topical Issue Debate: Audiology Services Provision (20 Jun 2018)

Jim Daly: I note the sincerity and passion of the Deputy, who is noted for that in any of his presentations in this Chamber and in any other fora where I have had pleasure of working with him. To put this in context, a national audiology group was established in 2011 and one of its recommendations was that a national clinical lead be appointed. Subsequent to the recommendation, a national clinical...

Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Initiatives (20 Jun 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank both Deputies for raising this issue and giving me an opportunity to address the House on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Regina Doherty. Work schemes such as Tús and community employment schemes are positive initiatives that enable the long-term unemployed to make a contribution to their communities while upskilling themselves for prospective future employment. The rural social...

Topical Issue Debate: Audiology Services Provision (20 Jun 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank the Deputy for giving me the opportunity to address the issue. This is an important forum in which to raise such issues where the Deputy has a chance to represent the views of the people he has the honour to represent to bring their fears and concerns to the fore and receive answers. On the other side, it provides an opportunity for the HSE, not to defend but to explain some of the...

Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Jun 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank the Deputy for his question. He rightly identified there is a major challenge with the retention of consultant psychiatrists and psychiatry staff. As he will be well aware, this is a major challenge not just for Ireland. There is also a chronic shortage of staff in this discipline in Europe, America and Australia. The Deputy asked a direct question, namely, what the Government...

Seanad: Mental Healthcare in South-East Region: Statements (20 Jun 2018)

Jim Daly: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach as ucht an deis labhairt ar an ábhar seo tráthnóna inniu. I welcome the opportunity to discuss mental health services for children and adolescents. The promotion of positive mental health and well-being is important to us all and each of us, politicians, administrators and clinicians, have a role to play in this...

Seanad: Mental Healthcare in South-East Region: Statements (20 Jun 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank all Senators for the time, energy and commitment they continue to give to this area and for their contributions. I will dispense with my prepared script and try to answer some of the questions they have asked as best I can and address some of the points they have raised. Senator Swanick asked a question about the CAMHS staff in Wexford and Waterford and whether they can still do...

Seanad: Mental Healthcare in South-East Region: Statements (20 Jun 2018)

Jim Daly: I did not interrupt the Senator. It is deeply irresponsible of us to do that. The challenge we all collectively face now is to recruit three consultants into the area. How can we do this? We will not do it by destroying the image of the services and tearing up the work that has been done over the years. Last year, CAMHS delivered services to 14,400 young people. It is a vital service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Reports (20 Jun 2018)

Jim Daly: On Tuesday 19 June 2018 I met with national and local HSE representatives (from Waterford and Wexford) to discuss the current situation with regards to CAMHS services in the South East region.  They have provided me with a report with regard to the issues arising in that area and the steps being taken to ensure ongoing delivery of services in the South East. I have arranged a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (20 Jun 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 Provision (20 Jun 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 Funding (20 Jun 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 Help Service Provision (20 Jun 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.