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Seanad: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (21 Nov 2019)

Jim Daly: I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the House on the Bill, which was initiated in the Dáil last February and passed on 6 November. The principal aim of the Bill is to improve registration and fitness to practise processes in the health professional regulatory bodies and to amend their Acts in accordance with the modernised professional qualifications directive. While the...

Seanad: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (21 Nov 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank Senators for their contributions. I have noted the points made by them. It is difficult to address them satisfactorily on Second Stage. As they will appreciate, they are more for consideration on Committee Stage. We have had these debates on Committee Stage in the Lower House. Senator Gallagher spoke about the appeals process. My concern is that it would introduce another layer...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (21 Nov 2019)

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: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

Jim Daly: There is. I have not given it to the ushers. I apologise.

Mental Health: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank the Dáil for giving me the time to speak on the issue of mental health. As Members will know, mental health continues to be a priority area for the Government. We recognise that mental health service users are often among the most vulnerable in society and for this reason €39 million has been added to the mental health budget for 2020, increasing the annual allocation to...

Hospital Overcrowding: Motion [Private Members] (20 Nov 2019)

Jim Daly: This has been an important debate this afternoon and the contributions demonstrate the importance Deputies attach to the health services. It must be acknowledged that attendances at our emergency departments are growing year on year. As the health service capacity review indicates, Ireland has among the highest acute bed occupancy rates in the developed world. It must also be acknowledged...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service Provision (20 Nov 2019)

Jim Daly: I welcome the opportunity to address the House, on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris, regarding the ambulance service in north County Louth. The National Ambulance Service has three bases in Louth, namely Dundalk, Drogheda and Ardee, from which emergency ambulances and intermediate care services are provided. The National Ambulance Service has been moving to a policy of dynamic...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service Provision (20 Nov 2019)

Jim Daly: I again thank the Senator and take his comments on board. As I pointed out, two memoranda of understanding were signed in September 2019. The benefits are only starting to emerge and that is ongoing. Having been a Minister of State in the Department for a number of years, I have had occasion to visit many health service facilities and see the progress and in some instances the lack...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospice Services Provision (20 Nov 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. Since opening in 1998, the North West Hospice has provided a valuable palliative care inpatient service to the people of counties Sligo and Leitrim, south Donegal and west Cavan, as the Senator outlined. While the quality of care provided continues to be excellent, the specialist inpatient unit no longer meets best practice in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospice Services Provision (20 Nov 2019)

Jim Daly: The purpose of the redevelopment is to provide single rooms that maintain and enhance the dignity and privacy of patients. Ireland has a well-earned reputation for providing high-quality, specialist palliative care thanks to a long-standing positive working relationship between the voluntary and statutory sectors. Collaboration between organisations such as the North West Hospice and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (20 Nov 2019)

Jim Daly: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme, 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 people are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (20 Nov 2019)

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 Administration (20 Nov 2019)

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 (20 Nov 2019)

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 Admissions (20 Nov 2019)

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 (20 Nov 2019)

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 Data (20 Nov 2019)

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: Hospitals Funding (19 Nov 2019)

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 (19 Nov 2019)

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: Medical Conditions (19 Nov 2019)

Jim Daly: In May this year, the World Health Organisation adopted the eleventh revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11), which is to come into effect on 1 January 2022. Parental alienation has been included as a new classification in ICD-11. However, it is not currently recognised by the American Academy of Psychiatry, which is a leader...