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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (3 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 Accommodation Provision (3 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: The Capital Programme announced in January 2016 provides for the replacement and refurbishment of 90 public nursing homes across the country over the next five years including the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon. Under this Programme it is proposed to deliver a new build 100 bed community nursing home by 2021. This will replace existing beds where the physical environment requires...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (3 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I understand the the Health Service Executive responded to the Deputy on the 18 April in relation to PQ 18029/17.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Beds Data (3 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: Residential care in Ireland is provided through a mix of public, voluntary and private provision. It is worth highlighting that the net budget for long-term residential care in 2017 is €940m and the Nursing Homes Support Scheme will support 23,603 clients by the end of the year. The Health Information and Quality Authority is the independent authority established under the Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (3 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: This Government is focused on the continual improvement of our mental health services. It is important that any such improvements are evidence-based and informed by national and international research. This can be seen in our national strategy to reduce suicide, Connecting for Life, which builds on previous work and contributes key elements to moving forward. It is based on extensive...

Mental Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I welcome those listening to the debate in the Gallery tonight. I thank Deputy Browne for introducing this Bill and I recognise the importance he and other Members attach to the need for introducing these changes to our mental health legislation. I agree with them that we need to change our mental health legislation and to do this as soon as possible. We also need to ensure that when the...

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (2 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I agree that the situation is far from ideal for the families involved. It is now important to put in place a plan and to stick to it. Obviously, as the Deputy has outlined, that has not happened in previous years. It is important that Enable Ireland has been appointed. The priority is to identify a suitable residence where it can provide this service. While I do not want to say "think...

Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Beds Data (2 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: The needs of patients in Galway will continue to be catered for. At the time there was a gap and local services figured out a way to fill it, whether it was the right way or not. In the current system, one can apply and, if it is approved, funding will be received from a national pot. The problem with the previous tendering process was that there were two nursing homes and other homes were...

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (2 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank Deputy Pat Deering for raising this matter. My colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Finian McGrath, is very much aware of the importance of respite service provision for the families of children with disabilities, as I am. I also acknowledge the impact that the absence of respite service provision can have on families. Respite services for the...

Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Beds Data (2 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank both Deputies for raising this issue. It is important to say at the outset that the overarching policy of the Government is to support older people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes, and most importantly within their own communities, for as long as possible. This is clearly what older people want and only those in genuine need of residential care should go down...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Beds Data (2 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: Between 1997 and 2013 the Department of Health carried out a survey of long-stay units each year. Each long-stay unit (public, private and voluntary) is sent a questionnaire and the responses are collated by the Department. The aim of the survey is to provide statistics on the number of beds available for long-term care, how these beds are used and the types of residents who occupy these...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (2 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 Staff (2 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 Expenditure (2 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 (2 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 Review (2 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 821 and 874 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Policy (2 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: Respite Care Services Provision (2 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: HIQA Investigations (2 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is the statutory independent regulator for the nursing home sector and this responsibility is underpinned by a comprehensive quality framework comprising of Registration Regulations, Care and Welfare Regulations and National Quality Standards. Nursing homes are monitored and inspected to ensure that they meet the requirements set out by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 May 2017)

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