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- 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.
- 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (16 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 (16 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 (16 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 (16 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: The Mental Health Act 2001 and regulations made thereunder contain the legislative provisions governing admission to and treatment for mental illness in approved centres. Nothing in this Act prevents a person from being admitted voluntarily to an approved centre for treatment. For a person to be admitted as an involuntary patient, there is a three stage process involving an initial...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (16 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: Departmental Correspondence (16 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: My office has no record of having received a recent request for a meeting from this particular group. If the group submits a meeting request to my Private Office, it will be considered in line with normal procedures.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (16 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: In line with the commitment to develop early intervention mental health services for those under 18, €5 million has been allocated to primary care, of which €3.4 million will fund the recruitment of 114 Assistant Psychologists in primary care. This will enhance the primary care response and help to reduce waiting lists for child and adolescent mental health services. This...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (16 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 Provision (16 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 Help Service Data (16 May 2017)
Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 413, 414, 417 and 418 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.