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Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Bed Capacity (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I apologise to Deputy Hildegarde Naughten on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, who is unable to take this matter and thank her for raising the issue and for giving me an opportunity to address the House. The Department of Health has been overseeing a range of measures to reduce the pressure of overcrowding in our hospitals, including University Hospital Galway. A...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: Of course.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank Senator Burke for highlighting this important issue. Nobody would question the work the Senator has done to date in this area. He has been working on the Bill for some time. Home care 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 that context, it behoves us to consider how home care...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I have to leave, so I thought perhaps I could respond-----

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I am not sure if I am allowed to respond.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I can come back to the Deputy, though, on the final question.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (9 Nov 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: HSE Staff (9 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: Mental Health Services Expenditure (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: The following table shows the projected current and capital expenditure for 2016 and 2017. Mental Health Year Current €m Capital €m Expenditure – projected 2017 2017 €851.3m €54.6m Expenditure estimated to end year 2016 2016 €826.6m* €15.3m Increase €24.7m €32.3m Percentage Increase 3% 215% * it should be noted that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: The allocation for Mental Health in 2017 will be €851.3 million, an increase of €24.7 million, or approximately 3%, over 2016. In addition, a further €50 million will be provided for the construction of the new national forensic mental health service in Portrane. I am initiating €35 million in new services in 2017 to further implement "A Vision For Change"....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (9 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: The allocation for Mental Health in 2017 will be €851.3 million, an increase of €24.7 million, or approximately 3%, over 2016. In addition, a further €50 million will be provided for the construction of the new national forensic mental health service in Portrane. I am initiating €35 million in new services in 2017. Key priorities to be addressed in the HSE's...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (9 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 Provision (9 Nov 2016)

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

Topical Issue Debate: Counselling Services Provision (8 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. We all agree that there has been a change in the mental health services and that change needs to continue towards a more preventive and community-based model. It should not commence when a mental illness becomes too difficult; we need to protect people's mental health in the very early stages. A commitment was given to improve access to...

Topical Issue Debate: Counselling Services Provision (8 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: We need to look at the funding increase in the mental health section within the Department of Health. Between 2011 and 2016 an additional €115 million was allocated at a time when the budget of every other section within the Department of Health was cut. There has been a focus on mental health and increasing the funding available for mental health services. In previous years we...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (8 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: Additional funding provided for mental health services in Budget 2017 accords with Programme for Governmentcommitments to improve all aspects of mental health services, including Child and Adolescent Mental Health services. The allocation for mental health in 2017 will total around €851 million, thereby giving an increase of €24.7 million, or approximately 3%, over 2016. In...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (8 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 Provision (8 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 Home Services (8 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 335, 342, 348 and 350 together. Cobh Community Hospital is a voluntary organisation providing long term residential and short term care. The Nursing Homes Support Scheme provides financial support for residents at the facility who are participants in the Scheme. The legislation underpinning the Nursing Homes Support Scheme requires each private and voluntary...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (8 Nov 2016)

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