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Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (7 Dec 2017)

Jim Daly: The Government is committed to enhancing the quality of life of older people, maintaining their full potential, supporting them in their homes and communities, providing access to respite care and day care and, when required, providing access to appropriate quality long-term residential care. Residential care in Ireland is provided through a mix of public, voluntary and private provision....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (7 Dec 2017)

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 Services (7 Dec 2017)

Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 to 167, inclusive, together. I would suggest that the Deputy arrange for a representative from one of the groups referred to contact my office to request a meeting and I will endeavour to facilitate the request. A meeting which had been arranged with one of the representative groups recently was cancelled. The Deputy will be aware that since the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (7 Dec 2017)

Jim Daly: Enquiries have been made with the HSE who have indicated that they are in contact with this person and their family and I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Deputy may be aware that the HSE provides advice on their website for people who may have concerns regarding persons with suicidal tendencies. The HSE advises that where...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (7 Dec 2017)

Jim Daly: With regard to the timeframe for the publication of the roadmap for out-of-hours access to mental health services, the HSE has provided the following information: The HSE Mental Health Division assigned a Service Improvement Lead to progress the improved out-of-hours access to mental health services initiative earlier this year. The HSE initially mapped the entire 114 Adult Mental Teams...

Neurological Services: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank Deputies for their contributions to the debate on the very important matter of neurorehabilitation services which has been raised in the Private Members' motion today. It is clear from the contributions in the House that we are agreed that the work of progressing the implementation plan for neurorehabilitation services is critical if we are to achieve the best possible outcomes for...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospitals Building Programme (6 Dec 2017)

Jim Daly: A Programme for a Partnership Government places a particular focus on a number of key programmes and strategies, including publishing a plan for advancing neurorehabilitation services in the community. The national policy and strategy for the provision of neurorehabilitation services in Ireland for 2011 to 2015 made a number of recommendations for services for people with rehabilitation...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Minor Works Scheme Applications (6 Dec 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for raising what is a very real issue for many schools and one that I understand very well. In a former life, I was a principal of a small school. I understand first-hand the difficulties in trying to manage the finances, keep a school afloat, the vagaries of the various funding models and the reliance on them. I heard a good line once when I heard somebody - I think...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Minor Works Scheme Applications (6 Dec 2017)

Jim Daly: I take on board the Senator's point. It probably will be late next year and there is no point in pretending otherwise. It will be November or December before the minor works grants are paid next year. However, €77 million in capitation funding will be made available to all primary schools in January of next year. That should help considerably toward alleviating funding pressures on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reports (6 Dec 2017)

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 (6 Dec 2017)

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 (6 Dec 2017)

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 Help Service Eligibility (6 Dec 2017)

Jim Daly: Home care services are critical to allow older people to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. These services also provide consequent support to carers in their caring role. The HSE provides Home Care Packages (HCPs) which are enhanced supports, over and above existing mainstream Home Help service and these can include additional home help hours, nursing care and therapy services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (6 Dec 2017)

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: Hospice Services Provision (6 Dec 2017)

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 (5 Dec 2017)

Jim Daly: The HSE Mental Health Division is seeking to expand upon the services available in the community to ensure a 7-day-a-week service. Based on an extensive data collection process, areas have been identified that would require additional resources to achieve 7/7 cover. The HSE has indicated that it expects the additional staff needed to progress this expanded service to be in place by the end...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Expenditure (5 Dec 2017)

Jim Daly: The legislation underpinning the Nursing Homes Support Scheme requires each private nursing home to negotiate and agree a price for long-term residential care services with the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) should they wish to be an approved nursing home for the purposes of the Scheme. The NTPF has statutory independence in the performance of its function, and negotiates with each...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (5 Dec 2017)

Jim Daly: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) is a system of financial support for those in need of long-term nursing home care. In order for an applicant to be eligible for the NHSS they must be deemed to be in need of long term nursing home care during the Care Needs Assessment stage of the application process. As the scheme was particularly designed, including in law, for residential care...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (5 Dec 2017)

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 (5 Dec 2017)

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.