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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (11 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 590 to 592, inclusive, together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office who will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (11 Apr 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 Help Service (11 Apr 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 (11 Apr 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. My...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (11 Apr 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 Availability (11 Apr 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: Health Services (6 Apr 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 (6 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (6 Apr 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 (6 Apr 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 Eligibility (6 Apr 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 Review (6 Apr 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...

Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (5 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: Ireland faced many robust challenges before Brexit in the past 100 years. The fight for our independence and the subsequent Civil War was a time of huge upheaval. Many of these challenges have persisted until the present day. The State prospered and continues to prosper. We need to channel that energy and experience. We have always faced these challenges with determination and...

Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (5 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: The Government has always been clear in its view that the UK's departure from the EU would have significant repercussions for Ireland politically, economically and socially, especially for the North and the Border counties. That is why Ireland's overall priorities - protecting the Northern Ireland peace process, which has been so hard fought; minimising the impact of Brexit on trade and the...

Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (5 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: We must counter any suggestions by doctors, particularly those who have been discredited, that the MMR vaccine is harmful. Last year's outbreak, when almost 50 cases of measles were recorded in May and June, demonstrates the need to continue to send out a message on this issue and try to increase the MMR vaccination rate to 95% or higher. In that regard, the Health Service Executive...

Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (5 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank Deputy O’Connell for raising this extremely important issue and giving me the opportunity to update the House on the matter. I am taking this on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris. The announcement by the World Health Organization concerning the increase in measles outbreaks in Europe has brought this issue to the attention of the media and the wider...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (5 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank Senator Swanick for raising this issue, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris, who sends his apologies. I have been advised by the HSE that primary care services in Kinlough are currently delivered from a rented premises in the town. I understand the services delivered include GP services, public health nursing, including child development clinics, consultant...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (5 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: I will bring this information to the Minister and raise this with him.

Seanad: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (5 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: Amendments Nos. 1 to 20, inclusive, seek to insert a new Part 4 into the Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017 to support the open disclosure of patient safety incidents. Senators will recall that in the course of her Second Stage speech the Tánaiste indicated that such amendments would be brought forward. Accordingly, I am very pleased to propose the amendments for consideration by...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (5 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: This is the second group of amendments, amendments Nos. 3 and 4. This grouping is concerned with the definitions surrounding the concept and process of open disclosure in Part 4. Amendment No. 3 inserts section 7, which is the general definitions section for Part 4. Senators will notice that "health service" and "health services providers" have been defined extensively to ensure that the...