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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.

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

Helen McEntee: I was advised that information was sent to the Senator but perhaps it has not reached him yet. I apologise for that.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (19 Oct 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 Care Packages Expenditure (19 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 Data (19 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 136 to 139, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Other Questions: Home Care Packages Funding (18 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank Deputy Kelleher for raising this question. To return to what Deputy Connolly said, we are not just talking about figures but people's parents, mothers, brothers and sisters. I am pleased to say that overall funding for services for older people has increased to €765 million in 2017, which is an increase of €82 million since the HSE's 2016 service plan. As Deputy...

Other Questions: Home Care Packages Funding (18 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: I agree with the Deputy. The winter initiative is only one part of this. If we look at the figures and the experts, the number of people over 65 will double in the next 30 years and the number of people in their 80s will quadruple. That does not just happen in winter and we need to be able to provide the resources throughout the year. This is the reason why we have increased and will...

Other Questions: Home Care Packages Funding (18 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: As Minister of State with responsibility for older people, my focus this year, particularly in this budget, has been on increasing the number of home-help hours and home-care packages with increased funding. Obviously, the nursing homes support scheme and maintaining that funding have been priorities but I am acutely aware that keeping people in their homes and maintain people within the...

Other Questions: Home Care Packages Funding (18 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. It has been brought to my attention. The original allocation for home care packages and home help hours in 2016 for counties Galway and Mayo is in the region of €27.3 million. Home care services across the country are being stretched by demands from more people and for more hours in the evenings and at weekends, all of which cost more....

Other Questions: Home Care Packages Funding (18 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputy again. It is something that has been brought to my attention. I have not been at the hospital yet but I hope to be in Galway in the coming weeks. It is something I can address at that stage. I am aware there have been exceptionally high patient numbers recorded, particularly in Galway - 224 on 27 September and 233 on 10 October were recorded. Similarly there has been a...

Other Questions: Home Care Packages Funding (18 Oct 2016)

Helen McEntee: This is a situation we have all found ourselves in throughout the year. The number of people seeking home help hours and care packages at the beginning of this year reached an unprecedented high and without the €40 million in additional funding this year we would possibly see even more cuts than we see across the board now. We will be spending €68.4 million more on home care...