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Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (5 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank Deputy Heydon. I assure him of the Government's commitment to the future of this hospital and to seeing it progress, and not just as a stand alone project. This year, €58 million has been committed to Naas General Hospital, which is a very significant part of the health budget and is well deserved. I pay tribute to and acknowledge the commitment and dedication of the staff...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Funding (5 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank the Members for their contributions and for bringing this vital piece of infrastructure in Galway, and the challenges facing it, to my attention. Mental health is a key care programme for this Government. Reflecting the priority we attach to this, HSE mental health funding increased from €826 million in 2016 to over €850 million this year. That will enable the...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (5 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. It is timely as the Departments of Health and Public Expenditure and Reform are facing into the mid-term review of the capital spend. I appreciate it and it is helpful for the officials in my Department in trying to secure necessary funding for very important projects. The Deputy made the point very well about the importance not just of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank Senator Swanick for raising this issue and giving me the opportunity to provide an update to the House on the matter. I will address some of the Senator's specific queries with him directly. Improving access to scoliosis services for patients is a priority for the Minister for Health, the Government and the HSE this year. The Senator will be aware that the HSE, working with the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator again for raising this issue. It is an issue I had occasion to raise in the other House numerous times myself, particularly in respect of waiting lists for children. Thankfully significant progress seems to have been made on that front but I would be concerned to see any knock-on effect on the adult patient. I am not sure of the answer to the Senator's question. I will...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Unemployment Data (5 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank the Cathaoirleach and I thank the Senator for her attention and care on behalf of the people she represents to ensure that they get their fair share. I commend her on that and thank her for her efforts on their behalf. The Government is conscious of the particular problems facing Carlow and the south-east region more widely. The most recent official figures from the CSO, for the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Unemployment Data (5 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I will give some examples of activities supported by Enterprise Ireland in the recent past in the south east. Enterprise Ireland's competitive regional enterprise development €60 million fund was launched to support all eight regional action plans and provide investment of up to €60 million over the period to 2020 to support collaborative approaches. In 2017, Enterprise...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Criminal Legal Aid (5 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I acknowledge at the outset he is doing his job as a public representative who is raising the air of disquiet that surrounds the issue.I regret that the Minister for Justice and Equality cannot be present. As the Senator will appreciate, the Cabinet is sitting this morning. It was supposed to sit yesterday but was unable to do so. The Minister...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Criminal Legal Aid (5 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I thank the Senator. I have listened carefully to what he has said. The criminal legal aid scheme has been in operation for just over 50 years and is instrumental in enabling the State to meet its legal obligations including rights-based requirements under the European Convention on Human Rights, ECHR, to ensure access to justice and fair hearings and trials. The State dedicates...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Early Childhood Care and Education Staff (5 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Zappone, I thank Senator Gavan for raising this important issue today, as it touches on a key area of consideration for the early years sector. Practitioners in the early years care and education sector play a critical role in delivering high-quality services for children and families and they deserve to be recognised, valued and respected for this. It is...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Early Childhood Care and Education Staff (5 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I cannot speak for the Minister but I will pass the Senator's questions to her and ask her to reply directly to him. The Department is not the employer in this case but I accept that it has a policy role to play to ensure there is sustainability in the sector into the future. I will convey the Senator's concerns and comments to the Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Dementia Strategy Implementation (5 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 157 and 211 together. The Irish National Dementia Strategy was launched in December 2014, with the objective of increasing awareness, ensuring early diagnosis and intervention and developing enhanced community based services. In parallel with the Strategy the Department of Health and the HSE have agreed a joint initiative with the Atlantic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (5 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (5 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (5 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 170 to 172, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (5 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: Home Care Packages Provision (5 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: HSE Data (5 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 Funding (5 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 Dementia Strategy Implementation (5 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: The National Dementia Strategy was published in December 2014. It is estimated that there are currently 55,000 people with dementia in Ireland today. Furthermore, these numbers are expected to increase significantly in the years ahead. The aim of the Strategy is to improve dementia care so that people with dementia can live well for as long as possible, can have services and supports...