Results 14,701-14,720 of 15,638 for speaker:Helen McEntee
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Inspections (2 Nov 2016)
Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 301, 303 and 304 together. The Health Information and Quality Authority is the independent authority established under the Health Act 2007 to drive continuous improvement and to monitor safety and quality in Ireland’s health and personal social care services. Since 2009 all nursing homes - public, voluntary and private have been registered and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Oversight (2 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 (2 Nov 2016)
Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 309 and 310 together. I understand a reply issued from the Health Service Executive to the Deputy on 30 September 2016.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (2 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: Hospitals Building Programme (2 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 (2 Nov 2016)
Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 319 and 320 together. 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 Accommodation Provision (2 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 (2 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 means 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 most...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (2 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 Care Packages Funding (2 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 Care Packages Data (2 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: Hospital Appointments Delays (2 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: Nursing Home Services (2 Nov 2016)
Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 363 and 364 together. The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) is a system of financial support for those assessed as needing long-term nursing home care. Participants contribute according to their means 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (2 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 Provision (2 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: Health Services Provision (27 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 Data (27 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 Care Packages Funding (27 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: Home Help Service Appeals (27 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 (27 Oct 2016)
Helen McEntee: As part of Budget 2017 I received approval to initiate €35 million in new mental health services next year. From the outset the Government has been clear that it will not be possible to spend all of this revenue in 2017 due to timing factors. However, I have also received approval for very significant additional capital expenditure on mental health services. This has allowed for the...