Results 14,721-14,740 of 15,508 for speaker:Helen McEntee
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Funding (4 Oct 2016)
Helen McEntee: Home care services are critical to allow older people to stay in their own homes for as long as possible and to avoid excessive admissions to acute hospitals. It is clear that the resources available for home supports need to be strengthened and we have committed in the Programme for Government to improving the situation. As a first step, an additional €40 million has been made...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (4 Oct 2016)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Report of the Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Motion (29 Sep 2016)
Helen McEntee: I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the interim report of the Committee on the Future of Healthcare. The work of the committee, with cross-party agreement, has the ability to make a lasting impact on the future health care needs of citizens. There is little doubt that Ireland needs a concrete long-term plan for the delivery of health services....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (29 Sep 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 Funding (29 Sep 2016)
Helen McEntee: My Department earlier this year received an application from the organisation in question for Lottery funding. All Lottery applications are currently being processed. Each organisation will be notified once a decision has been made. With regard to any HSE funding, I am referring your question to the HSE for direct reply as this is a service issue.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (29 Sep 2016)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, I am referring your question to the HSE for direct reply.
- Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (28 Sep 2016)
Helen McEntee: The Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris is unable to be here today due to a pre-arranged meeting which could not be rescheduled. He sends his apologies. The Minister received the report on the independent clinical review of the need for provision of a second catheterization laboratory at UHW on foot of the programme for Government commitment. The report was completed by Dr. Niall...
- Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (28 Sep 2016)
Helen McEntee: I reiterate that the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, has to be certain that any changes to service will deliver the results that will improve services for the patients using them. The fact that the Minister has indicated that he intends to visit UHW in the coming weeks and meet with these organisations will give the Deputies an opportunity to raise many of the questions they have asked...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: National Maternity Hospital (28 Sep 2016)
Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I agree it is me who is here, unfortunately, but my colleague sends his apologies. My sentiments are the same as those of the Minister and I speak on his behalf. The year 2016 is a landmark year for maternity services. Ireland's first national maternity strategy was published in January and HIQA is currently finalising national standards for...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: National Maternity Hospital (28 Sep 2016)
Helen McEntee: I reiterate that I hear and see the Senator's frustration. I have faith in Kieran Mulvey as I have seen him work with previous projects that had been stuck and he has managed to move them on. I do not believe an indefinite time has been given and I certainly would not like to see another three years in mediation. It needs to happen now and if possible, I will revert to the Senator with a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (28 Sep 2016)
Helen McEntee: The Mental Health Commission collates a wide range of information associated with the operation of the Mental Health Act 2001. For example, information is routinely gathered in relation to persons who are detained under the 2001 Act and such information is provided in each of the Commission’s annual reports since 2007. One set of statistics collected by the Commission relates to the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (28 Sep 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: Health Services (28 Sep 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 Sep 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 Provision (27 Sep 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 (27 Sep 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: Health Services Provision (27 Sep 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 (27 Sep 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 Accommodation Provision (27 Sep 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 Sep 2016)
Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.