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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (30 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I, and officials of the Department of Health, have maintained close contact with the HSE over recent times on maximising CAMHS service provision in the Linn Dara unit. I have met the HSE specifically about this, and visited Linn Dara last week. The HSE has confirmed that no young person is discharged from Linn Dara, unless this is deemed clinically appropriate by their mental health team....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (30 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: The Government is committed to promoting care in the community for older people so that they can continue to live in their own homes for as long as possible. In this regard, the Department of Health is currently engaged in a detailed process to determine what type of home care scheme is best for Ireland. This process will consider the future design of both the funding and regulation systems...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (30 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: As the management of the healthcare property estate is a service matter, your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (30 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: Home Care Packages (30 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 Home Services (25 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 and 197 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 Provision (25 May 2017)

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

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund: Motion [Private Members] (24 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to respond on behalf of the Government and in support of my colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Bruton, and to speak about Caranua, the services it provides and the concerns that have been raised. Many individuals suffered horrific abuse when, as children, they were placed in industrial schools and other residential settings. Successive Governments have put...

Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (24 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: Yes.

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.