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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Commission Reports (26 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (26 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (26 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Eligibility (26 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Staff (26 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (26 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Period Poverty: Motion (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank all the Deputies for their contributions on this issue and assure them that their input will be given due consideration when we look at ways to mitigate period poverty. The impact that period poverty can have on the ability and confidence of women and girls to participate to their full potential in education, employment, sport or social activities is something we need to address....

Period Poverty: Motion (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as ucht an dushláin sin. I thank the women's caucus for highlighting this issue of period poverty and for the opportunity today to discuss an issue which, I am sure we all agree, deserves a higher level of focus and attention in our society. The issue of "period poverty", which is defined as the inability to afford female sanitary products, is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: The Government’s core stated objective is to promote care in the community so that people can continue to live with confidence, security and dignity in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. This is clearly what older people and everybody in this House wants. We also have patients who are in genuine need of residential care either on a long-stay or short-stay basis...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: It is always good to have the opportunity to clarify matters where there concerns have been raised in a community. That is one of our responsibilities as public representatives. I visited Midleton Hospital some time ago with my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton. It is a wonderful facility which is exceptionally well regarded by the local community. Its respite service is of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects Status (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: I apologise for the Minister not being present. He is in the Seanad dealing with the Brexit emergency legislation. I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it provides me with the opportunity to outline the current position on the major building project for St. Mary’s special school, Navan. This project is included in the 2016 to 2021 six-year construction programme,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects Status (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: The Deputy’s frustration with the delays to date and his passion to see this project over the line are obvious. Nobody in the Department or the Minister wants to delay this project any further. Planning permission had been granted earlier in the process but issues with traffic management arose on stage 2(a). That necessitated several meetings with Meath County Council which...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: Although I do not doubt the Deputy's bona fides, I would be surprised if the Department makes a judgment based on-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: I will look into the matter because it is difficult to understand how a judgment or assessment would be made based on something that might happen in the future. I would have thought applications would be assessed based on the situation here and now, rather than on something that may be granted in the future. I will look into the matter and revert to the Deputy. I thank him for highlighting it.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: Flattery gets one everywhere.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Dental Services Provision (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: I will come back to Deputy Calleary on this matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Overcrowding (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: I outlined earlier that "an additional 23 beds have opened in Limerick, including five as part of this year’s winter plan". As the Deputy has said, 17 beds have been provided outside of that. I do not have the details of the closure to which the Deputy has referred.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Overcrowding (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: Is it okay with the Deputy if I come back to him on the particular question he is asking?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: General Practitioner Services Provision (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank the Deputy for the question. I know he does not want the standard answer which mentions that the contract is very central to the future of GP practice. Whether we like it or not, the existing contract has been in place since 1971 or 1972. The renegotiation of that contract is a central aspect of the development of GP practice into the future. In recent years, we have invested in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: General Practitioner Services Provision (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: The on-call issue is a significant one for rural GPs. I think it is one of the biggest causes of stress. GPs in more built-up areas do not face the same demand with regard to on-call as GPs in rural areas. The number I have given in respect of training places might not be correct. I will get the correct figure for the Deputy. I have given a number from my head, but I cannot rely on my...