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National Children's Hospital: Motion [Private Members] (12 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: I apologise.

National Children's Hospital: Motion [Private Members] (12 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: “notes:— the need to develop an appropriately sited, world class facility to care for children and young people from all over Ireland who are in need of specialist and complex care; — that clinical considerations were paramount in the decision by the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (12 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: Go raibh maith agat arís, a Theachta. I visited the hospital some time ago at the invitation of my colleague, the Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Creed, who asked me to meet the staff and management. I was accompanied by HSE management and we gave the assurances that were required on the day. My office remains in regular contact with the management in Macroom...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (12 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: I cannot grant planning permission. The Deputy is referring to-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (12 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: I have the floor. The Deputy has made charges and I am now allowed to respond. He referred to having planning permission in 2008. I have no control over what happened in 2008 or the reason the building project did not progress. We can make a good guess as to why it did not happen. Obviously, it was for reasons of finance. We are where we are and we want to get the project back on track....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (12 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank the Deputy for his contribution and for refocusing attention on this issue, which is always very welcome. This is an issue that affects many different communities and areas, and the Deputy is right to ensure that his area is at the centre of attention in the distribution of supports. I also recognise his acknowledgement of where his position was and where it is now, which was very...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (12 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as ucht deis a thabhairt dom labhairt ar an ábhar seo sa Teach inniu. 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 want and what everybody in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (12 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: I cannot give Deputy Fitzmaurice any further details on the contract or on the subdivision to which he referred. The HSE acknowledges that this is an issue and that there have been challenges in the context of delivery. As is our obligation, a number of public representative have brought these issues to the House and to other fora to have it addressed. When the HSE was asked to respond, it...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (12 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: Last week, my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, announced additional funding of €1 million for the implementation of the national drugs strategy. The funding will be provided on a recurring multi-annual basis will address the priorities set out in the strategy. Those will include early harm reduction responses, emerging trends in substance misuse, including...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (12 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: I thank Deputy Fitzmaurice for the opportunity to address this issue in the House. The community funded schemes are a collective name for the many products, supports, supplies and aids and appliances provided through the HSE community services for eligible persons. The schemes' main purpose is to assist and support service users to live at home and to facilitate hospital avoidance and...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: I am aware of the issue the Deputy raises. I spoke yesterday with Mr. Ger Reaney, the CEO of the community healthcare organisation, CHO, in the area Deputy Michael Moynihan and I represent. This matter falls within the direct remit of the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath. This is a challenge and a large budget will be needed to meet existing demand in full. There has been some...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as an cheist. I assure the Deputy that the smaller, more rural hospitals will have an increasing role to play in the future delivery of healthcare under the Sláintecare plan as it is rolled out and implemented over the coming years and that there is no threat to the future of Kerry hospital. We are well aware that recruitment is a challenge in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (12 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 Care Packages Data (12 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 (12 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 (12 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: Counselling Services Provision (12 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: Counselling Services Provision (12 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: The Counselling in Primary Care (CIPC) service was established in July 2013 to provide counselling for patients experiencing mild to moderate psychological difficulties who present in the primary care setting. All adults in receipt of a medical card are eligible for the service. Access to this service is by referral from the client's GP or a member of the Primary Care Team. All clients...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (12 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: Mental Health Services Provision (12 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.