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Seanad: Mental Health Services Funding: Statements (24 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I have to go now. I would like to address the issues.

Seanad: Mental Health Services Funding: Statements (24 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I will have to be really quick as I have to go. We have been accused of allocating money but not spending it, or allocating it for a year ahead but not planning for the following years. There is a very firm commitment from this Government, however, that we will implement A Vision for Change. The figure of €35 million, or €37.5 million each year, has been put out there and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Nov 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data (24 Nov 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: Home Help Service Data (24 Nov 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 Data (23 Nov 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: HSE Expenditure (23 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this matter falls within the remit of the Health Service Executive, it has been referred to the Executive for consideration and direct reply.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Human Rights Investigations (22 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I am sure both Senators would prefer if the Minister was here, but I am addressing this matter on his behalf. I will try to do it justice. As we all know, the decade following the Iranian revolution in 1979 was a turbulent and violent period, characterised by both external threats and the severe and intolerant stance of the new Iranian leadership. Throughout this period, many members of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Human Rights Investigations (22 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I will finish where I started. The execution of a large number of prisoners in Iran in 1988 was a shocking event, including the number of people killed, the apparent deliberate nature and planning of the action and a process which was a front for the unchecked abuse of state power over individuals already in custody. Notwithstanding the atmosphere of domestic terrorism and external...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services Provision (22 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising the issue again. She is very passionate about it and she is working on it. I will read the response and we can discuss it afterwards. Holy Angels Day Care Centre is a disability agency providing services, including a preschool service for children with disabilities, in Carlow. The facility is funded on an annual basis by the HSE under section 39 of the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services Provision (22 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: Unfortunately, the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, cannot be here today and I have not received the answers and I will not say otherwise. I apologise on his behalf.What I will do is bring the Senator's comments to the Minister's attention. A venue has been agreed. The question is whether that information is in the public domain. I will bring the where, when and how to the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Staff Recruitment (22 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising this issue and I welcome members of the organisation in question to the Gallery. I respond on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris. The Senator has raised a number of questions which I will not be able to answer, but I have taken note of them. I will bring them directly to the Minister's attention and ask him to respond to her. I thank Senator Devine for...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Staff Recruitment (22 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I again stress that I will bring this to the Minister's attention. People were previously looked after by somebody with expertise and that is the least that anybody should or will expect in future. I will bring the issues to the Minister and ask for a direct response.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (22 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I am replying on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris, who cannot be here today. I agree with the Senator's concern that the figures have dropped, with an uptake of 87% decreasing to below 50% this year. I thank her for the opportunity to update the House on this important matter. First, I note the concerns of families who believe their daughters have experienced adverse reactions and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (22 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. As public representatives, we have a duty to encourage young women to take up this vaccine. As Senator Bacik said, it is possible that 40 women will die in years to come as a result of not taking the vaccine. There is an onus on those of us whose friends and family members who have been affected by cervical cancer to stress the importance of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mortality Data (22 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 387 and 388 together. The Central Statistics Office has provided the following information on deaths attributable to dementia: Year Male Female Total 2007 266 547 813 2008 257 482 739 2009 304 637 941 2010 369 682 1051 2011 276 515 791 2012 535 978 1513 2013 573 1212 1785 2014 662 1282 1944 2015* 734 1425 2159*Note 2015 is provisional data only and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments Waiting Times (22 Nov 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: Psychological Assessments Waiting Times (22 Nov 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 Services Data (22 Nov 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 (22 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: Homecare services provided either directly by the HSE or through service agreements with private and voluntary sector providers are intended to assist older people to live independently in their own homes. In addition to the mainstream Home Help Service which offers up to 5 hours per week of personal care and help with domestic chores, enhanced home care is provided through the Home Care...