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Written Answers — Department of Health: Self-Harm Prevention (14 Dec 2016)

Helen McEntee: The 2015 annual report of the National Suicide Research Foundation collected self-harm data from all 36 acute hospitals which that operated in Ireland during that year. This report found the rate of self-harm amongst 10-14 year-olds in 2015 to be 178 per 100,000 for females in this age range and 45 per 100,000 for males in this age range. The Registry does record information on self-harm...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (14 Dec 2016)

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 Policy (14 Dec 2016)

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 Accommodation Provision (14 Dec 2016)

Helen McEntee: The overarching policy of the Government is to support older people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Where this is not possible, the Health Service Executive supports access to quality long-term residential care where this is appropriate. It is my objective to ensure that available resources are deployed to achieve the best...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (13 Dec 2016)

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: Hospital Facilities (13 Dec 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Elder Abuse (13 Dec 2016)

Helen McEntee: There is currently no specific legislation on elder abuse . In December 2014, the Health Service Executive (HSE) launched Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse – National Policy and Procedures. This new national policy applies to all HSE and HSE-funded services for older people and people with disabilities. It incorporates the previously existing HSE elder abuse service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (13 Dec 2016)

Helen McEntee: The Government’s “Building on Recovery: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021” which was published on 30 September 2015 included an investment programme in health infrastructure. Based on this, the HSE prepared its Capital Plan and on 26 January 2016 details of the programme of investment in public nursing home facilities were announced. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (13 Dec 2016)

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: Nursing Home Services (13 Dec 2016)

Helen McEntee: The lead Department in relation to incentivising investment is the Department of Finance. In 2015 the Minister for Finance announced changes to the Employment and Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS) to allow for investment in the extension, management and operation of nursing homes. The Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, in conjunction with the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly Provision (13 Dec 2016)

Helen McEntee: Homecare is an increasingly important part of the supports that we offer to older people, and will continue to increase in importance into the future. In this context it is essential that we consider how homecare services should be provided and regulated. The Programme for Partnership Government includes commitments to increase funding for home support services, to improve these...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Data (13 Dec 2016)

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: Care of the Elderly Provision (13 Dec 2016)

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 (13 Dec 2016)

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 Provision (13 Dec 2016)

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: Hospitals Building Programme (13 Dec 2016)

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 (13 Dec 2016)

Helen McEntee: Detailed information in respect of HSE mental health services is published on a regular basis by the Executive. The most relevant Report in this regard would be "Delivering Specialist Mental Health Services 2014-15", which was produced by the HSE Mental Health Division, and is available on the HSE website at www.hse.ie/eng/services/publications/. While this report indicates data such as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (13 Dec 2016)

Helen McEntee: Budget 2017 provided significant additional funding for mental health, which means that the HSE funding for this key care programme will increase from around €826 million in 2016 to €851 million next year. New service initiatives on Child and Adolescent Mental Health services are being progressed in the context of finalising both the overall HSE Service Plan 2017 and the more...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (13 Dec 2016)

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 Accommodation Provision (13 Dec 2016)

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