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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (1 Feb 2017)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. I agree that people who are suicidal or who have mental health problems should never be turned away, whether it is morning, noon or night. Improving access to mental health services is a key priority of the Minister. In many cases, mental health issues are ongoing and may require immediate treatment at any time, day or night....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (1 Feb 2017)

Helen McEntee: I wholeheartedly agree with the Senator. Nobody should ever be turned away, day or night. Whether the person has a substance abuse problem or whatever the issue is, the person should always receive that support. This year we will spend €853 million on the mental health services. A total of €15 million was allocated in this year's budget which will develop into €35...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Helen McEntee: The HSE Mental Health Division, along with the Clinical Strategy and Programmes Division and the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, have recognised the need for a Clinical Programme for Dual Diagnosis to respond to people with substance misuse, both alcohol and/or drugs, together with mental illness. A Programme Manager has been appointed to oversee the Clinical Programme. In addition, a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (1 Feb 2017)

Helen McEntee: As you will be aware, the 2016 National Mental Health Division’s Operational Plan outlined an objective to introduce Peer Support Workers in Mental Health Services. Peer Support Workers are people who have lived experience of mental distress and recovery. The Peer Support Worker role will use expertise gained through lived experience to promote recovery, share information to promote...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (1 Feb 2017)

Helen McEntee: Cashel Health Campus, Co. Tipperary, which includes Our Lady’s Hospital, provides mainly primary care services. There is a small residential facility on the site, together with other services including day and outreach services. The residential unit, which includes elderly, mental health and intellectual disability beds, is currently fully occupied. The development of the campus...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (1 Feb 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 Awareness (1 Feb 2017)

Helen McEntee: Education is key to improving the mental health, resilience and emotional well-being of our young people. Last year saw the launch of the first Action Plan for Education by the Department of Education. This included a section on Mental Health and Wellbeing. The aims in this section were set to roll out a national programme to support the implementation of Wellbeing Guidelines to all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (1 Feb 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 (1 Feb 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 Staff (1 Feb 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 Funding (1 Feb 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 Data (1 Feb 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 (1 Feb 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 (1 Feb 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 Guidelines (1 Feb 2017)

Helen McEntee: There have been calls to involve family and carers to a greater degree in the development of care and treatment plans for those suffering with mental illness. In addition there has also been a call that family involvement in the care and treatment of such patients should be made compulsory. The Expert Group which reviewed the Mental Health Act 2001 and published its report in 2015, looked at...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (1 Feb 2017)

Helen McEntee: The HSE has recently offered the property and farmland at St. Senan's Hospital in Enniscorthy for sale in two lots. Lot 1 comprises the vacant building which is about 130,000 square feet (or 12,077 square meters) in size and circa 45 acres. Lot 1 will be sold by private treaty. Lot 2 comprises about 44 acres of land and will be auctioned unless previously sold. New replacement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Helen McEntee: It is Government policy that long-term nursing home care should be a last resort and we want to develop home care services to provide a more viable alternative to nursing home care for a greater number of people. The overall funding for Services for Older People is €765 million in 2017. This includes additional funding for home care services which is aimed at allowing people to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (1 Feb 2017)

Helen McEntee: In response to concerns about a number of deaths in Cork in 2016, a co-ordinated approach led by the Health Service Executive Head of Mental Health services for Cork and Kerry involving HSE Suicide Prevention Officers, Community Workers, and HSE Psychologists linking with voluntary partners was initiated. As of the 23rd of December there were four confirmed suicides in this region over the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (1 Feb 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 Act Review (1 Feb 2017)

Helen McEntee: The position of my Department, and the HSE, in relation to the question raised by the Deputy is broadly guided by the Mental Health Act, 2001, and also by reference to mental health as outlined in "A Vision for Change". There are many different definitions and descriptions surrounding concepts of mental health, which can reflect also different cultures or degrees of importance on different...