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Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (24 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I wish to pass on the apologies of the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, who cannot be here. I thank Deputy Nolan for raising this matter and for giving me the opportunity to inform the House of the position relating to it. The main role of the National Ambulance Service is to respond to emergency 999 or 112 calls, as the Deputy knows. On average, the National Ambulance Service...

Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (24 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I agree. The Deputy has raised some valid points. Patient safety should be first and foremost in everything we are doing. It is important to note the fact that the HSE has commissioned a review. I am afraid I do not have the exact details of when it will begin but I can certainly get them for the Deputy. It will look at the service provision, assess the costs of the services, examine the...

Topical Issue Debate: National Drugs Strategy (24 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan for raising this important issue. I agree that we need to treat the matter with absolute urgency and assure the Deputy of the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne's commitment to it. As the Deputy is aware, a steering committee chaired by John Carr, former secretary general of the Irish National Teachers Organisation, was established in December...

Topical Issue Debate: National Drugs Strategy (24 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: It is my understanding that the submissions have been taken on board. I will check why they were not acknowledged. In respect of the community groups and in particular the drug and alcohol task forces, I know myself how important they are. In Meath and Louth we have a community group that works together and a drug and alcohol task force. I know some of the members personally and am aware...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: HSE Correspondence (24 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I would say at the outset, and I am sure the Senator would feel the same as a public representative, that we sometimes find it difficult to get back to people within the right timeframe. However, what the Senator has outlined and the various different events he described are not good enough. As public representatives, we do our best to get back...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: HSE Correspondence (24 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: It is my understanding that there are details available, but if they are not being followed up on then I will take those suggestions and bring them back.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (24 May 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Records (24 May 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (24 May 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (24 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: 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 Provision (24 May 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (24 May 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abuse in Hospitals (23 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: This issue has been previously raised in a similar PQ last year by the Deputy. The individual was advised of the response received by the HSE in relation to her specific case and was also advised that if she considered a criminal offence was committed against her while she was a patient, then it was open to her to make a complaint to An Garda Síochána for investigation. I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (23 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: Significant work has been undertaken by the HSE in determining the most appropriate scheduling of projects over the multi-annual period from 2016 to 2021, within the phased provision of funding, to achieve compliance and registration. All healthcare infrastructure developments, including this development, must comply with DPER guidelines and EU directives and will require a lead-in time to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care Provision (23 May 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Elder Abuse (23 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: The Health Service Executive published its national safeguarding policy and procedures, Safeguarding Vulnerable People at Risk of Abuse, in December 2014. This safeguarding policy was the first such HSE policy to encompass both elder abuse and concerns of abuse relating to people availing of disability services. The HSE has established a number of structures to implement its national...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (23 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: The provision of measures to improve access to private dwellings does not come within the remit of the Minister for Health or the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (23 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 482 and 485 to 487, inclusive, together. Home care services are critical to allow older people to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. They can also provide respite to carers and support them in their caring role. The HSE provides Home Care Packages which are enhanced supports, over and above existing mainstream Home Help service and can...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (23 May 2017)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Staff (23 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: The HSE acknowledges that existing difficulties in recruiting mental health professionals, including Consultant cover, can in certain circumstances impact on accessing services at local level. However, the Executive continues to focus on filling existing vacancies for this specialist care programme. It should be noted that, while difficulties in recruiting and retaining staff pertains...