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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (23 Mar 2017)

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

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cearta Eacnamaíochta, Sóisialacha agus Cultúir), 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Mar 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank Deputy Pringle for again introducing the Bill, which seeks to incorporate in the Constitution rights enshrined in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and make them cognisable by the courts. As Members are aware, economic, social and cultural rights was one of two additional topics selected for consideration by the Constitutional Convention, and its...

Leaders' Questions (22 Mar 2017)

Helen McEntee: April.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (22 Mar 2017)

Helen McEntee: Planning permission for a new modern forensic mental health facility in Portrane, to replace the Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum together with associated new facilities, was granted in June 2015. Phase 1 of the project comprises of a new 120 bed hospital, along with a new 10 bed Child and Adolescent Mental Health unit and a new 10 bed Mental Health Intellectual Disability unit. I was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Inspections (22 Mar 2017)

Helen McEntee: The functions of the Minister for Health in relation to HIQA and the Chief Inspector of Social Services are prescribed in the Act, and in this respect the Chief Inspector is independent in the exercise of these functions. Under the Health Act 2007, HIQA is legally responsible for monitoring, inspecting and registering all nursing homes in Ireland to ensure that residents are safe and receive...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (22 Mar 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 Staff (22 Mar 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 (22 Mar 2017)

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

Topical Issue Debate: Cancer Services Provision (21 Mar 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank Deputy Jim Daly for raising this extremely important issue. I join him in acknowledging the excellent work of the staff and the care they provide. The priority is to ensure that people who are suffering do not have that suffering added to. We must provide them with as much support as possible. The Minister, Deputy Harris, sends his apologies, but I welcome the opportunity to speak...

Topical Issue Debate: Cancer Services Provision (21 Mar 2017)

Helen McEntee: I do not disagree with what the Deputy says. The HSE's national cancer control programme has set performance targets to measure timely access for patients to radiation oncology treatments. The target is that 90% of patients will undergo this therapy treatment within 15 days. According to the national figures for 2016, 83% of patients commenced radiotherapy treatment within 15 working days....

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Station Closures (21 Mar 2017)

Helen McEntee: On behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality who, unfortunately, cannot be here, I apologise and thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. I will not be able to answer all of the Deputy's questions but I have taken note of them, and those that I cannot answer, I will bring back to the Tánaiste. The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Station Closures (21 Mar 2017)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy will be aware that there are 139 stations and communities that would also like to know the criteria and would also like to be included in this pilot scheme. I suppose everybody would have some merit in being included in the scheme. I am not aware of whether or not the Tánaiste has the criteria or whether or not she is allowed to let that information out to various different...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: General Practitioner Services (21 Mar 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator and apologise on behalf of the Minister, who cannot be here. I assure the Senator that the Government is committed to enhancing primary health care services, including GP services. The development of primary care is central to the Government's objective to deliver a high-quality, integrated and cost-effective health service.The Government is committed to ensuring that...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: General Practitioner Services (21 Mar 2017)

Helen McEntee: I do acknowledge the difficulties that we are facing. There are currently 23 overall vacancies, six of which are in Cavan-Monaghan alone. Obviously, the HSE must put a lot of its effort into ensuring that those places are filled. I also recognise - and I believe the Department recognises - that the ratio of GPs to the population in the Senator's own area may be slightly lower. That is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (21 Mar 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 Provision (21 Mar 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 Policy (21 Mar 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 Funding (21 Mar 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 (21 Mar 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 (21 Mar 2017)

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