Results 13,681-13,700 of 15,493 for speaker:Helen McEntee
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (23 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Appeals (23 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), commonly referred to as A 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 NHSS covers the cost of the standard components of long-term residential care which are: - Nursing...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Records (23 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is the independent authority established to promote high-quality and safe care for people using health and social care services in Ireland. Information on the quality, safety and experience of people using services is vital to HIQA’s work. The Authority receives, analyses and risk assesses information from a range of sources,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (23 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: 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: Home Care Packages 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: Psychological Services (18 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: Home Care Packages Provision (18 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: Hospitals Funding (18 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 Data (18 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: Health Services Staff Data (18 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: Home Help Service Provision (18 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 Staff Recruitment (18 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospitals Car Park Charges (17 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: The Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, apologises for his absence. I thank Senator Gallagher for raising this issue. When an individual is given a diagnosis of cancer, they, along with their family, are going through a traumatic experience. It is incumbent on us to make that treatment as easy as possible. As the Senator said, it is important to recognise some hospitals have given a...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospitals Car Park Charges (17 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: Absolutely.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (17 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: Departmental Funding (17 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. A list of the organisations including dementia specific organisations, that received National Lottery funding in each of the years from 2011 to 2016 is available on the Department of Health's website: .
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Reports (17 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: 'A Vision for Change'came to the end of its 10-year term in 2016 and preparations for a review and updating of policy have been underway since early last year. In September 2016, an external evidence and expert review was commissioned from WRC Consultants as the first step in determining the parameters of a revision of 'A Vision for Change'. This review was completed on 17 February 2017, and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Fees (17 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 219 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Beds Data (17 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: 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: Mental Health Services Provision (17 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.