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Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (1 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.

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Apr 2018)

Jim Daly: As the Deputy is aware, medication is a clinical issue. The Minister does not have any say whatsoever in the medicating of patients who have mental illness. This is an issue on which I cannot comment.

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Apr 2018)

Jim Daly: It is a decision taken by clinicians, such as consultant psychiatrists, as to what medication is necessary for patients. With regard to spending in the area of mental health, as the Tánaiste pointed out earlier in his contribution, the budget is €910 million. It has increased by €200 million since 2012. It is not the need for resources or for financial support from the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Data (26 Apr 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 Assessments Waiting Times (26 Apr 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 (26 Apr 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: Mental Health Commission Reports (25 Apr 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which has come under the spotlight again recently. I appreciate the opportunity to address some of the concerns that were raised as a result of this issue being highlighted recently. Under the Mental Health Act 2001, the Mental Health Commission has the power to inspect, regulate and enforce standards in all approved centres. Approved centres...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Commission Reports (25 Apr 2018)

Jim Daly: I share the Deputy's concerns. Politicians on all sides of the House are anxious to try and bring about a situation where the Mental Health Commission will have its powers enhanced. It is free to make inspections and we expect that recommendations made by the Mental Health Commission on foot of any visit to any facility with 24-hour care of some of our most vulnerable patients would be...

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Apr 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank the Deputy. I agree with him, as do we all, that building a system which is fit for purpose and which supports people to live longer and better lives in their own homes will save a lot of money in comparison with a system in which they have to be cared for in residential settings. The difficulty at the moment, which I have mentioned on the floor here before, is twofold. It is not a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Supported Residential Accommodation Provision (25 Apr 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank Senator Mulherin for raising this important issue. I begin by emphasising the Government’s strong commitment to the provision of appropriate residential care to people with disabilities. Congregated settings are those defined as a residential setting where people live with ten or more people. Áras Attracta is an old style congregated setting and this Government is...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Supported Residential Accommodation Provision (25 Apr 2018)

Jim Daly: None of us has a monopoly on wisdom or always knows the right things to do in these cases, as they are difficult and change is always difficult. However, we have to be guided by best practice internationally and research shows that people thrive outside congregated settings in communities, where they will still be supported, assisted and helped in communal living accommodation at which they...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (25 Apr 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 (25 Apr 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 Data (25 Apr 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 Data (25 Apr 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 Data (25 Apr 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.

Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 Regulations: Referral to Joint Committee (24 Apr 2018)

Jim Daly: I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:(i) Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Dietician) Regulations 2018, and (ii) Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Speech Therapist) Regulations 2018,copies of which have been laid in draft form before...

Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Apr 2018)

Jim Daly: I spoke with the Deputy in respect of one of those cases last week. As he is aware, I also spoke with one of the parents involved. The HSE and I are aware of the issue and are working to resolve it.

Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Apr 2018)

Jim Daly: That said, there is also the bigger issue of bed capacity. The latter is, I accept, a particular issue in the Deputy's area, which I have visited with the Deputy to view, at first hand, the challenges there-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Apr 2018)

Jim Daly: -----particularly when it comes to acute beds for teenagers, not to mention the access issues at Éist Linn in my county, Cork. We have plans to develop more acute beds for child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, patients with the opening of the new hospital in Portrane, Dublin, which will provide an additional ten beds. There are a number of other projects we are trying to...