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Topical Issue Debate: Charities Regulation (29 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank the three Deputies for raising what is an important issue. I share their view that Console, like all charities, relies on the goodwill and generosity of the public. A trust has been broken, and when the issue is suicide and a vulnerable part of our society, it is especially upsetting. Console is one of the charities funded in part through the HSE's National Office for Suicide...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (29 Jun 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 Data (29 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 153, 154 and 163 together. Figures sought by the Deputy for the years 2012 to 2016 are set out in the table: Year Numbers regraded from Voluntary to Involuntary Status Number of Admissions and Renewal Orders revoked before Mental Health Tribunal is held Number of Admissions and Renewal orders revoked at Mental Health Tribunal 2012 567 1530 142 2013 541...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (29 Jun 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (29 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 to169, inclusive, together. In relation to the cost of care in public residential facilities, the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act, 2009 provides that the components that make up the cost of care must be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas, and the HSE has complied with this requirement. There is no legal obligation under the Act for the HSE to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Home Care Packages Provision (28 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: I thank Senator Kelleher for raising this matter and I congratulate her on the work she has done to date. I am aware that she continues to work specifically in this area. As with the other part of my portfolio, mental health, everybody knows somebody who has been affected by dementia, be it a neighbour or friend, and the numbers affected will continue to increase. Also similar to mental...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Home Care Packages Provision (28 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: I agree with the Senator. Through the bodies, groups and individuals I have met in recent weeks, I am aware that everybody is on the same page and knows we have enough reports and strategies. What we need to do now is TO implement them. Implementation is key at this stage and we need to make progress on that. The figures are increasing at a high rate within such a short space of time and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres Provision (28 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, but if there are specific questions, I ask Senator Ardagh to let me know and we will get back to her. I thank the Senator for raising this issue. The programme for a partnership Government commits to a decisive shift within the health service towards primary care in order to deliver better care close...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (28 Jun 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 Data (28 Jun 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 Prevention (28 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: I have no plans to set up a separate suicide prevention authority. This function is currently being carried out by the HSE’s National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) which was established in 2005 to oversee the implementation of the then national suicide prevention strategy and to coordinate suicide prevention initiatives around the country. In June last year, the Government...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Appeals (28 Jun 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 Policy (28 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: In January 2006, the Government adopted the Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy 'A Vision for Change' as the basis for the future development of mental health services in Ireland. It advocated: - A holistic view of mental illness and an integrated multidisciplinary approach to addressing the biological, psychological and social factors that contribute to mental health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (28 Jun 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (28 Jun 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: Suicide Incidence (28 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: Any deaths that occur within approved centres such as Health Service Executive hospitals and private hospitals are recorded, and approved centres are required to notify the Mental Health Commission of the death of any resident. Along with the overall number of deaths reported, which are published in the Mental Health Commission annual reports, the number of sudden and unexplained deaths is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Jun 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 Staff Recruitment (28 Jun 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 Staff (28 Jun 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 Staff (28 Jun 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.