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Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (27 Mar 2018)

Jim Daly: My Department has been advancing work on this matter and having regard for this complex issue and for the sensitivities of the Scheme I requested legal advice from the office of the Attorney General regarding potential changes to the legislation that will address this matter. The Department has received this advice and is exploring the legislative changes necessary and any potential...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (27 Mar 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 (27 Mar 2018)

Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 451 and 452 together. The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), commonly referred to as Fair Deal, is a system of financial support for people who require long-term residential care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. The Scheme aims to ensure that long-term nursing home...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Administration (27 Mar 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 (22 Mar 2018)

Jim Daly: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), commonly referred to as Fair Deal, is a system of financial support for people who require long-term residential care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their means 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (22 Mar 2018)

Jim Daly: The Government recognises the importance of supporting the mental health of carers. Any person who has questions or concerns about their mental health should contact their local GP, who will be able to provide support, information about available resources and onward referral if needed. Supports that can be accessed through a GP include behavioural family therapy, home care and day centres,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (22 Mar 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 Appointments Status (22 Mar 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: Health Services Provision (22 Mar 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 Appointments Status (22 Mar 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 (22 Mar 2018)

Jim Daly: The National Youth Mental Health Task Force was established in response to an undertaking in the Programme for Partnership Government. It was asked to produce a series of action-focused recommendations. The Taskforce report was published in December. The report made a number of recommendations in different themed areas. It also identified lead agencies associated with each recommendation...

Business Insurance: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2018)

Jim Daly: I welcome the opportunity to address Dáil Éireann on the motion moved by Fianna Fáil on business insurance. The motion sets out many of the issues that have been raised and recognised by the cost of insurance working group, including the lack of availability of affordable business insurance. The Minister for Finance therefore does not disagree with much of what is contained...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospice Services Provision (21 Mar 2018)

Jim Daly: I wish to clarify that I certainly did not blame patients, staff, the system or the weather but the facts are there. I know Opposition Deputies are not always interested in engaging with the facts. Soundbites and headlines make up easier discourse in which to engage but the facts are there. There are underlying challenges and I was merely outlining those challenges and the steps that are...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospice Services Provision (21 Mar 2018)

Jim Daly: I thank the Deputies for raising this important matter. Emergency department, ED, overcrowding has been linked to many adverse outcomes, such as longer wait times, worse patient outcomes, treatment delays and growing staff and patient dissatisfaction. That is why this Government is committed to breaking the cycle of overcrowding in our health service and has again provided significant...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Care of the Elderly (21 Mar 2018)

Jim Daly: In common with other developed counties, Ireland is experiencing the ageing of its population. As the Senator rightly pointed out, this is giving rise to some significant challenges for us. The proportion of the population aged 85 and over increased by more than 20,000 between 2006 and 2016 and is projected to increase by a further 36,000 by 2026. This effectively means that this age group...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Care of the Elderly (21 Mar 2018)

Jim Daly: I can appreciate the Senator's concerns because the demographic trends are frightening to say the least. It is staggering to think we will have 1.2 million people over the age of 65 years living in this country in the next 20 years or so. There is a huge challenge and that is why, early in my tenure in this role, the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, and I launched a consultation on a new...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (21 Mar 2018)

Jim Daly: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on these matters on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris. The leaks in the roof of the building that houses Merlin Park University Hospital’s orthopaedic theatres occurred in September 2017, necessitating the closure of both theatres in the interest of patient safety. A full repair to the membrane of the roof was required to secure the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (21 Mar 2018)

Jim Daly: On the Senator's second question, as negotiations are continuing with the contractors, I do not have a date for when the work will begin but I will seek an update on the matter for him. I will also ask the HSE to respond directly to the Senator on the timeline for the opening of the second theatre.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Family Resource Centres (21 Mar 2018)

Jim Daly: I welcome the opportunity to respond to the issue raised by Senator Conway-Walsh. The family resource centre programme was established in 1998 and was overseen by the former Family Support Agency until the transfer of responsibility to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, on its establishment in 2014. Until 2018, there were 109 family resource centres in the programme, seven of which are...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Family Resource Centres (21 Mar 2018)

Jim Daly: I will just reiterate the point that the Minister, Deputy Zappone, is very committed to supporting Tusla in its work, which we all acknowledge. Tusla is doing a very good job in the area of children, an area in which I have a particular interest having chaired the relevant committee previous to my current appointment. There was an additional €3 million allocated for family resource...