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Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (3 May 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.

Mental Health Parity Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 May 2018)

Jim Daly: I fully support the contention that as a Government and as an Oireachtas, we must continue to do everything we can to address the mental health issues faced by many of our citizens. I am sure all Members of the House agree that we must prioritise our work on enhancing mental health and well-being. I acknowledge Deputy Browne’s commitment to maintaining a focus on mental health. I...

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Medical Card Eligibility (2 May 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank the Deputies for raising this issue. The HSE has a system in place for the provision of medical cards in response to an emergency situation for persons with a serious medical condition in need of urgent or ongoing medical care that they cannot afford and for persons in palliative care who are terminally ill. These cards are issued within 24 hours of receipt of the required patient...

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Medical Card Eligibility (2 May 2018)

Jim Daly: I accept what Deputy Scanlon says about greater awareness. The burden of illness questionnaire is very new and many people do not know about it. I had occasion to write to the Secretary General of my own Department recently about my concerns with the application of a constituent. We, as politicians, will always come across the bad cases and the cases that were not dealt with properly,...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff Recruitment (2 May 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank the Deputy for his contribution. We are working against a backdrop of an increasing prevalence of diabetes in the community. The diabetes programme established the national diabetes working group with the joint involvement of health care providers in primary, secondary and tertiary care sectors to devise methodologies for caring for these patients. The HSE national clinical...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff Recruitment (2 May 2018)

Jim Daly: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on this issue on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris. I am aware that Deputy Pearse Doherty has some concerns about the resourcing of diabetes care services in the north west. However, he can be assured that this is a matter the Department, the HSE and the Saolta University Health Care Group are addressing through recruitment...

Questions on Promised Legislation (2 May 2018)

Jim Daly: I do not know if the Leas-Cheann Comhairle knows what I am going to say but I will do the best I can. As Deputy McGrath is aware, I have offered to meet him at 2.30 p.m. this afternoon.

Questions on Promised Legislation (2 May 2018)

Jim Daly: In the area of mental health, if he is looking for a scalp he will have to add my name to that list.

Questions on Promised Legislation (2 May 2018)

Jim Daly: On the seven day service side, we are making significant progress on delivering that, and it is very important. One of the most crucial services we will deliver this year is a seven day service for mental health. It is long overdue but I am confident that by the end of June, we will have made substantial progress on rolling out a seven day service for people of all ages with mental health...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres Provision (2 May 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for raising this issue, and I am happy to advise him that the new primary care centre in Gurranabraher, which is located on the grounds of St. Mary's health campus, was handed over to the HSE during Easter weekend this year. The HSE is currently preparing the facility to receive patients and is overseeing the fit-out of the equipment and systems such as information and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres Provision (2 May 2018)

Jim Daly: As I advised, it is hoped to have the fit-out completed towards the end of the summer and that the centre will be occupied on a phased basis. I do not have the detail of who will come first, be it the GPs or the therapists, but I can ask the HSE to come back to the Senator with further detail if it has any regarding what is due to happen. Occupation will commence towards the end of summer.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (2 May 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for raising the issue of transport for people with disabilities attending HSE-funded day services, particularly St. Michael’s House. I welcome the opportunity to outline the current position in this regard. The HSE funds St. Michael's House to provide healthcare services on its behalf to those with intellectual disabilities. St. Michael's House provides a range...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (2 May 2018)

Jim Daly: I accept the Senator's frustration and the fact that there is nothing concrete in my reply to give him or the people in St. Michael's House any solace. With regard to the specific request made by the Senator, which was for funding for transport for people availing of day services, this is an issue not just for St. Michael's House but for a number of different centres where transport is an...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Psychological Services (2 May 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for raising the issue of counselling for children in primary care. Psychology services in primary care settings can play a key role in promoting good mental health. There are high rates of mental health problems among young people, and the research shows adolescence and early adulthood is the peak time for the onset of such issues. One in five young people have been...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Psychological Services (2 May 2018)

Jim Daly: We can talk all day about figures and statistics, but much of that can hide the realities of real people who are struggling, looking for these services. The mental health budget has increased by €200 million up to €930 million in the past five years. I do not know of any other country that has increased its mental health budget by such a percentage over that time. That is not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (2 May 2018)

Jim Daly: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) is a system of financial support for those in need of long-term nursing home care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their income and assets 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 people are cared for in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (2 May 2018)

Jim Daly: Since being appointed as Minister with responsibility for Older People, I have made improved access to home support services a key priority. Progress in this area is reflected in the additional funding made available for winter 2017/2018, the increased funding and level of activity in 2018 and in the work being progressed on the development of a statutory home support scheme. An additional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (2 May 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 (2 May 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 (2 May 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.

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