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- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Statements (3 Oct 2017)
Jim Daly: Fáiltím roimh an deis labhairt leis an Seanad ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the nursing homes support scheme, more commonly known as the fair deal scheme. The Government's priority is ensuring that our older population is looked after, supported and protected. We are living longer lives than at any other...
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Statements (3 Oct 2017)
Jim Daly: I thank all the Senators for their contributions, their thoughtfulness, the amount of time they have put into considering these issues and their assistance in formulating my thoughts on a new home care scheme, which seemed to be the focus of most contributions. That is, of course, linked to the fair deal scheme. I will answer a few questions, if I may. Much was made of farm assets and...
- Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Statements (3 Oct 2017)
Jim Daly: I am very happy to do that because part of the Department's ambition is to have the widest consultation possible. While the formal consultation period has closed, I will continue to consult informally as widely as I can, and we would be more than welcoming of the views of any particular group.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (3 Oct 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: Hospital Services (3 Oct 2017)
Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 301 and 302 together. As these are 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 (3 Oct 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 Funding (3 Oct 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 (3 Oct 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 Funding (3 Oct 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 (3 Oct 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 Home Accommodation Provision (3 Oct 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: Counselling Services Provision (3 Oct 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: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Oct 2017)
Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 387 to 390, inclusive, together. As these are 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 Funding (3 Oct 2017)
Jim Daly: The level of funding available for the HSE is being considered as part of the national Estimates and budgetary process for 2018 which is currently underway. Pending completion of this process it is not appropriate for me to comment further at this stage.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Data (3 Oct 2017)
Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 404 and 405 together. As these are 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 (3 Oct 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 (3 Oct 2017)
Jim Daly: Around late May/early June last, due to staffing difficulties, some beds in Linn Dara could not take new admissions. This, unfortunately, left Linn Dara with just half of its 22 bed complement operational. For those discharged for clinical reasons, the HSE provided dedicated follow-on supports from the community-based CAMHS service, where deemed necessary. The Executive has also made...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (3 Oct 2017)
Jim Daly: Around late May/early June last, due to staffing difficulties, some beds in Linn Dara could not take new admissions. This, unfortunately, left Linn Dara with just half of its 22 bed complement operational. For those discharged for clinical reasons, the HSE provided where deemed necessary dedicated follow-on supports from the community-based CAMHS service. The Executive also made available...
- Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (28 Sep 2017)
Jim Daly: As Deputy Connolly said, this is a matter for the HSE. As she will appreciate, I will not get involved in site-specific negotiations and issues such as that because it is not my role or function as a Minister of State. That is the role of the executive. I will travel to Galway on Monday and I will visit a number of sites. It is something I can raise with the HSE. From the reply, it seems...
- Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (28 Sep 2017)
Jim Daly: I cannot comment on the specifics of Galway but, as I said, I will visit the county on Monday. I will visit some of the facilities there and I will have a chance to get a first-hand view of what happening. I cannot comment on the availability of a community mental health team or otherwise because I do not have that information available to me. However, I am quite happy to discuss the...