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Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Provision (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: The Deputy's points are very interesting. His latter point is a kind of money follows the user approach so that the user can employ his or her home care with the same budget. I encourage the Deputy to encourage his constituents to avail of the public consultation because this is the first time the Department has assessed what is happening nationally. While the objective is to bring...

Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs Staff (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I am aware that St. Francis Special School is situated on the grounds of St. Mary of the Angels and I understand that there are 55 children enrolled in the school with needs varying from moderate to severe. A new extension, opened in September 2015, facilitated some of the then existing classrooms to be converted into specialised physiotherapy,...

Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Provision (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The overarching policy of the Government is to support older people to live in dignity and independence in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Home care is an increasingly important part of the supports for enabling older people to remain in their homes and communities for as long as possible and for facilitating their discharge...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Maternity Services (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank Senator Humphreys for raising this important issue and providing the opportunity to discuss it with the House today. Increasing the rate of breast-feeding in Ireland is an important national health policy objective and is emphasised in the Healthy Ireland framework, the national maternity strategy for the period 2016 to 2026, the national obesity policy and action plan for the period...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Maternity Services (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: The Senator has raised valid points and asked pertinent questions, and I will get answers for him. While I do not know the answer on the level of consultation the HSE had with the baby friendly health initiative, I will find that out for the Senator. I will also find out how far the Trinity study went with its consultations and how widespread they were. I appreciate that the answer I read...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Maternity Services (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: Thank you.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Procedures (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for the opportunity to update the Seanad on current initiatives ongoing to address ophthalmology waiting times and the primary eye care report. I acknowledge that ophthalmology waiting times, including those for cataract procedures, are often unacceptably long and I am conscious of the burden and quality of life issues for these patients and their families. However, work...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Procedures (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I will pass on the Senator's very passionate views on the issue. I agree with him that as public representatives it is our duty to raise these issues to keep the focus on them and to keep the pressure on the system to deliver. That is our core function as politicians. We cannot carry out the operations but we can keep the focus on this issue and hold the HSE accountable in this regard. ...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for his welcome and good wishes. They are much appreciated. I also thank him for raising this issue, which gives me the opportunity to provide an update to the House on the reform of the National Ambulance Service, NAS. The NAS has undergone a significant process of reform in recent years and a number of important developments have taken place. The National Emergency...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I concur with the Senator's sentiments. This is an essential and valuable service for everyone. It is not just about those who have had the experience of needing an ambulance but it could happen to us, or any one of our loved ones, any day. This issue affects every person in the country. It may not be someone's problem today to have to rely on an ambulance but it could be some day. We...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Affordable Child Care Scheme: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank Dr. Brooks.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 263 and 337 together. In March 2016, the HSE Mental Health Division established the National Clinical Programme for the Assessment and Management of Patients Presenting to Emergency Departments following Self-Harm. This clinical programme specifically addresses the care and treatment required by people who present to the Emergency Departments of acute...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospice Services Provision (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 267 to 269, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospice Services Provision (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 305 and 306 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Carers Strategy Implementation (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 308 and 309 together. The National Carers' Strategy was published in 2012. The key objectives are to recognise and value the important role played by carers, to promote their inclusion in care decisions. to encourage carers to look after their own health and wellbeing, and to ensure that carers have a life outside of, and after, caring. The Strategy lists...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.