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Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Expenditure (19 Jul 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Subventions (19 Jul 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Expenditure (19 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: Funding for such groups is by and large provided by the Health Service Executive under Section 39 of the Health Act 2004. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Inspections (19 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is an independent statutory authority established to drive high quality and safe care for people using health and social care services. HIQA's role is to develop standards and inspect and review health and social care services. This responsibility is underpinned by a comprehensive framework, including the National Quality Standards for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (19 Jul 2016)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (19 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: Mental Health Services (14 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: Psychological Services (14 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: Home Help Service Provision (14 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 (14 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: Hospitals Data (14 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 to 201, inclusive, together. As these are service matters they have 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 (14 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: Suicide Bereavement Support (14 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: Console provides counselling, therapy and support to people who have been bereaved by suicide. It operates a national Freephone 24/7 Helpline and provides counselling and therapy at Console centre or outreach locations in several centres countrywide. All of Console’s services are delivered by fully qualified and accredited counsellors, psychotherapists or psychologists who...

Topical Issue Debate: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (13 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. As he rightly stated, the revelations relating to Console in recent weeks have, unfortunately, once again sent shockwaves through our very small nation. While we are a small nation, we are very generous and have always given to charitable organisations. Therefore, something like this is very upsetting not only for those who are availing of the...

Topical Issue Debate: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (13 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: I assure the Deputy, the staff, counsellors, patients and service users of Console that how this issue has affected and will affect them has been to the forefront. The reason we have not heard many comments on it from me, the Department of Health and the HSE in recent weeks, in the past week in particular, is it is sensitive and we want to ensure they are briefed and happy with what is...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Charities Regulation (13 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising what is a very sad issue. As she said, services such as Console and many others that deal with suicide, bereavement or trauma are important to those who attend the services and those who work for them. When people avail of such services it is often at a very difficult time, or even the lowest point, in their lives, and it is traumatic for something like this...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Charities Regulation (13 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: The Senator will understand that there are certain elements of this that I cannot discuss at present but I hope that we will have a resolution and that the details will become more public in the coming days and weeks. The priority has always been - and should continue to be until we reach the end of this process - ensuring that the services remain in place whether that be through a different...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services Provision (13 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank the Senator for raising this issue and I welcome Mr. Baker to the Public Gallery. One of the key aims of the Government is to provide services and supports for people with disabilities. The aim is to empower them to live their own lives, as the Senator rightly put it, and provide them with greater independence so that they can access services, choose to live their lives how they...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (13 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: When the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) commenced in 2009, a commitment was made that it would be reviewed after three years. The Report of the Review was published in July 2015. Arising out of the Review, a number of key issues have been identified for more detailed consideration across Departments and Agencies, including the treatment of business and farm assets for the purposes of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Inspections (13 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is an independent statutory authority established to drive high quality and safe care for people using health and social care services in Ireland. Since 2009 all nursing homes whether public or private are registered and inspected by HIQA. This includes a number of nursing homes operated by religious organisations. However, HIQA's remit does...