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Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: The HSE’s National Service Plan for 2016 provides for a target of - 10.4 millionHome Help Hours to support about 47,800 people - 15,450 Home Care Packages and - 190 Intensive Home Care Packages for clients with complex needs, including 60 co-funded by Atlantic Philanthropies under the Irish National Dementia Strategy. Home support services are being stretched by demands from more...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (12 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (12 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (12 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (12 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products Availability (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, who sends his apologies for not being able to attend. I understand the type of issue the Senator is dealing with, as I have dealt with a similar one in my constituency. I know how difficult it is for the individual affected and their family. The Senator will...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products Availability (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: I take on board what the Senator said. I understand where he is coming from, as I have dealt with a similar matter. I cannot speak on behalf of the Minister, but I will bring it to his attention personally and ask him to come back to the Senator.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services Provision (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: The best thing would be to arrange a meeting to discuss it. I thank the Senator for her detailed analysis of many problems that exist. There is widespread acknowledgement that there are many problems that must be addressed. Mental health continues to be a priority for the Government. It is reinforced by the fact that funding is increasing and we have given a commitment to continue to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services Provision (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: Yes, I attended its AGM.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services Provision (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: I would welcome the opportunity to meet the Senator and go through some of the issues she has raised.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) is a system of financial support for people who require 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 NHSS covers the cost of the standard components of long-term residential care which are: - Nursing and personal care appropriate to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care Provision (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: The HSE’s National Service Plan for 2016 provides for a target of 10.4 million Home Help Hours to support about 47,800 people. It also provides for 15,450 Home Care Packages and 130 Intensive Home Care Packages for clients with complex needs. A further 60 clients with dementia will be supported with co-funding from Atlantic Philanthropies under the Irish National Dementia Strategy. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service issue, this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a reply within 15 working days, he should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Funding (7 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: The HSE’s National Service Plan for 2016 provides for a target of 10.4 millionHome Help Hours to support about 47,800 people. It also provides for 15,450 Home Care Packagesand130 Intensive Home Care Packages for clients with complex needs.A further 60 clients with dementia will be supported with co-funding from Atlantic Philanthropies under the Irish National Dementia Strategy. Home...