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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Oct 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: Hospitals Capital Programme (25 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: The beds provided by public nursing homes are an essential part of our healthcare infrastructure, and without them many older people would not have access to the care that they need. These beds will continue to be very much needed over the coming years as the number of older people increases in line with demographic trends. It is therefore essential that they are put on a sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (25 Oct 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: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Oct 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 Expenditure (25 Oct 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 Expenditure (25 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to say that overall funding for services for older people has increased to €765 million in 2017 - an increase of €82 million since the HSE's 2016 Service Plan. This has focused on additional funding for homecare in particular and is aimed at allowing people to continue to live in their own homes and at facilitating discharge of older people from acute hospitals. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (25 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: The last Government provided additional ring-fenced mental health funding of €160 million over 2012 - 16 inclusive. On a year-by-year basis, however, the HSE mental health budget has also been subject to restrictions which have applied to health expenditure generally, including downward adjustments for public service pay reductions and procurement savings similar to other HSE service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (25 Oct 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 Services (25 Oct 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 Provision (25 Oct 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 Provision (25 Oct 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: Rare Diseases (25 Oct 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 Funding (25 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: The current HSE mental health budget is €826.6 million. The last Government provided additional ring-fenced mental health funding of €160 million over 2012 - 16 inclusive. On a year-by-year basis, however, the HSE mental health budget has also been subject to restrictions which have applied to health expenditure generally, including downward adjustments for public service pay...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care Services Provision (20 Oct 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 (20 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: The Capital Programme announced earlier this year provides for the replacement and refurbishment of 90 public nursing homes across the country over the next five years. Significant work was undertaken by the HSE in determining the most appropriate scheduling of projects over the 5 year period from 2016 to 2021, within the phased provision of funding, to achieve compliance and registration...

Services and Supports for People with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: Motion [Private Members] (19 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputy for introducing the Fianna Fáil motion, which I accept. I believe it reflects much of Government policy and it effectively describes many of the issues and challenges that will arise in terms of supporting those with dementia. We in this Chamber know the figures but many people are not aware that 4,000 people in Ireland are diagnosed with dementia every year, which...

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputy for raising this extremely important issue. The Minister of State with responsibility for this area, Deputy Finian McGrath, sends his apologies. I am pleased to take this opportunity to update Deputy Kenny and the House on the progress that is being made in developing services for children with disabilities and on the current position regarding waiting times for...

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: I agree with the Deputy that we need to focus on the requirements and needs of the child. There has been no clear pathway up until now. We have had a disjointed pathway. I hope we will start to see a new process as part of the reconfiguration of services. These issues will not be resolved without co-operation between the Departments of Health, Education and Skills and Children and Youth...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Charges (19 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank Senator Leyden for the opportunity to address the House on this matter. First, it is important to point out that it is not appropriate for me to comment on any individual or specific case. However, I have been advised that this issue has been resolved favourably for the people involved. I cannot go into any more detail in that regard. Regarding charges for attendance at emergency...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Charges (19 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: I was informed that information was forwarded to the Senator.